Madhepura
District in BIHAR
Madhepura District of BIHAR has a total population of 20,01,762 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,47,559 are males while 9,54,203 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 20,01,762
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 41.69%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 911
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Madhepura has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 20.21% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 930 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 911.
Total Children
4,04,576
20.21% of population
Boys
2,09,571
51.8%
Girls
1,95,005
48.2%
Child Sex Ratio
930
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Madhepura stands at 911 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 61.77% while female literacy is at 41.74%, showing a gender gap of 20.03%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.30% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.63% of total population in Madhepura.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 20,01,762, 7,77,546 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.84% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 57.04% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 42.96% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,43,507
- Marginal Workers
- 3,34,039
- Non-Workers
- 12,24,216
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 10,47,559 males (52.3%) and 9,54,203 females (47.7%) out of 20,01,762 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 8,34,577 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 61.77%, Female 41.74%, Overall %. Gender gap is 20.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Madhepura district in BIHAR?
Madhepura district in BIHAR has a total population of 20,01,762 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,47,559 males and 9,54,203 females.
What is the literacy rate of Madhepura district?
The overall literacy rate of Madhepura district is N/A%. Male literacy is 61.77% and female literacy is 41.74%.
What is the sex ratio in Madhepura district?
The sex ratio in Madhepura district is 911 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Madhepura district?
Madhepura district has 4,04,576 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,09,571 are boys and 1,95,005 are girls. The child sex ratio is 930 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Madhepura district?
Out of the total population of 20,01,762, 7,77,546 people (38.8%) are engaged in work activities in Madhepura district.