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Darbhanga

District in BIHAR

Darbhanga District of BIHAR has a total population of 39,37,385 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 20,59,949 are males while 18,77,436 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
39,37,385
📚 Literacy Rate
46.14%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
911

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Darbhanga has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.43% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 931 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 911.

Total Children

7,25,482

18.43% of population

Boys

3,75,682

51.8%

Girls

3,49,800

48.2%

Child Sex Ratio

931

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
77.28%
Muslim
22.39%
Christian
0.09%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Darbhanga 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 66.83% while female literacy is at 45.24%, showing a gender gap of 21.59%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.64% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.07% of total population in Darbhanga.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 39,37,385, 12,23,640 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 31.08% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 59.77% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 40.23% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
7,31,347

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
4,92,293

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
27,13,745

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in BIHAR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Darbhanga district in BIHAR?

Darbhanga district in BIHAR has a total population of 39,37,385 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 20,59,949 males and 18,77,436 females.

What is the literacy rate of Darbhanga district?

The overall literacy rate of Darbhanga district is N/A%. Male literacy is 66.83% and female literacy is 45.24%.

What is the sex ratio in Darbhanga district?

The sex ratio in Darbhanga district is 911 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Darbhanga district?

Darbhanga district has 7,25,482 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,75,682 are boys and 3,49,800 are girls. The child sex ratio is 931 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Darbhanga district?

Out of the total population of 39,37,385, 12,23,640 people (31.1%) are engaged in work activities in Darbhanga district.