Araria
District in BIHAR
Araria District of BIHAR has a total population of 28,11,569 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 14,63,333 are males while 13,48,236 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 28,11,569
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 42.53%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 921
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 20.55% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 921.
Total Children
5,77,886
20.55% of population
Boys
2,95,315
51.1%
Girls
2,82,571
48.9%
Child Sex Ratio
957
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Araria stands at 921 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 62.3% while female literacy is at 43.93%, showing a gender gap of 18.37%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.61% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.38% of total population in Araria.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 28,11,569, 10,69,893 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.05% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 65.09% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 34.91% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,96,410
- Marginal Workers
- 3,73,483
- Non-Workers
- 17,41,676
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 14,63,333 males (52.0%) and 13,48,236 females (48.0%) out of 28,11,569 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,95,768 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 62.3%, Female 43.93%, Overall %. Gender gap is 18.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Araria district in BIHAR?
Araria district in BIHAR has a total population of 28,11,569 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 14,63,333 males and 13,48,236 females.
What is the literacy rate of Araria district?
The overall literacy rate of Araria district is N/A%. Male literacy is 62.3% and female literacy is 43.93%.
What is the sex ratio in Araria district?
The sex ratio in Araria district is 921 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Araria district?
Araria district has 5,77,886 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,95,315 are boys and 2,82,571 are girls. The child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Araria district?
Out of the total population of 28,11,569, 10,69,893 people (38.1%) are engaged in work activities in Araria district.