Saharsa
District in BIHAR
Saharsa District of BIHAR has a total population of 19,00,661 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,97,174 are males while 9,03,487 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 19,00,661
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 42.35%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 906
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Saharsa has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 20.39% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 906.
Total Children
3,87,479
20.39% of population
Boys
2,00,497
51.7%
Girls
1,86,982
48.3%
Child Sex Ratio
933
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Saharsa stands at 906 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 63.56% while female literacy is at 41.68%, showing a gender gap of 21.88%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.69% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.32% of total population in Saharsa.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 19,00,661, 6,49,898 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.19% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 55.91% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 44.09% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,63,326
- Marginal Workers
- 2,86,572
- Non-Workers
- 12,50,763
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Banma Itahri
Population: 90,943
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,97,174 males (52.5%) and 9,03,487 females (47.5%) out of 19,00,661 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 8,04,996 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 63.56%, Female 41.68%, Overall %. Gender gap is 21.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Saharsa district in BIHAR?
Saharsa district in BIHAR has a total population of 19,00,661 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,97,174 males and 9,03,487 females.
What is the literacy rate of Saharsa district?
The overall literacy rate of Saharsa district is N/A%. Male literacy is 63.56% and female literacy is 41.68%.
What is the sex ratio in Saharsa district?
The sex ratio in Saharsa district is 906 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Saharsa district?
Saharsa district has 3,87,479 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,00,497 are boys and 1,86,982 are girls. The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Saharsa district?
Out of the total population of 19,00,661, 6,49,898 people (34.2%) are engaged in work activities in Saharsa district.