Kishanganj
District in BIHAR
Kishanganj District of BIHAR has a total population of 16,90,400 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,66,970 are males while 8,23,430 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 16,90,400
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 44.08%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 950
- 🏙️ 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 20.52% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 971 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 950.
Total Children
3,46,904
20.52% of population
Boys
1,75,962
50.7%
Girls
1,70,942
49.3%
Child Sex Ratio
971
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kishanganj stands at 950 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 63.66% while female literacy is at 46.76%, showing a gender gap of 16.90%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.69% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.80% of total population in Kishanganj.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 16,90,400, 5,29,064 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 31.30% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 72.66% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 27.34% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,84,416
- Marginal Workers
- 1,44,648
- Non-Workers
- 11,61,336
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,66,970 males (51.3%) and 8,23,430 females (48.7%) out of 16,90,400 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 7,45,056 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 63.66%, Female 46.76%, Overall %. Gender gap is 16.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kishanganj district in BIHAR?
Kishanganj district in BIHAR has a total population of 16,90,400 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,66,970 males and 8,23,430 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kishanganj district?
The overall literacy rate of Kishanganj district is N/A%. Male literacy is 63.66% and female literacy is 46.76%.
What is the sex ratio in Kishanganj district?
The sex ratio in Kishanganj district is 950 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kishanganj district?
Kishanganj district has 3,46,904 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,75,962 are boys and 1,70,942 are girls. The child sex ratio is 971 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kishanganj district?
Out of the total population of 16,90,400, 5,29,064 people (31.3%) are engaged in work activities in Kishanganj district.