Katihar
District in BIHAR
Katihar District of BIHAR has a total population of 30,71,029 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 16,00,430 are males while 14,70,599 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 30,71,029
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 41.69%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 919
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Katihar has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 20.20% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 919.
Total Children
6,20,332
20.20% of population
Boys
3,16,391
51.0%
Girls
3,03,941
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
961
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Katihar stands at 919 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 59.36% while female literacy is at 44.39%, showing a gender gap of 14.97%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.57% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.86% of total population in Katihar.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 30,71,029, 10,13,566 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.00% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 65.87% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 34.13% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,67,602
- Marginal Workers
- 3,45,964
- Non-Workers
- 20,57,463
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 16,00,430 males (52.1%) and 14,70,599 females (47.9%) out of 30,71,029 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 12,80,190 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 59.36%, Female 44.39%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Katihar district in BIHAR?
Katihar district in BIHAR has a total population of 30,71,029 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 16,00,430 males and 14,70,599 females.
What is the literacy rate of Katihar district?
The overall literacy rate of Katihar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 59.36% and female literacy is 44.39%.
What is the sex ratio in Katihar district?
The sex ratio in Katihar district is 919 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Katihar district?
Katihar district has 6,20,332 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,16,391 are boys and 3,03,941 are girls. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Katihar district?
Out of the total population of 30,71,029, 10,13,566 people (33.0%) are engaged in work activities in Katihar district.