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Muzaffarpur

District in BIHAR

Muzaffarpur District of BIHAR has a total population of 48,01,062 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 25,27,497 are males while 22,73,565 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
48,01,062
📚 Literacy Rate
52.26%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
900

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Muzaffarpur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.61% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 915 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 900.

Total Children

8,45,335

17.61% of population

Boys

4,41,339

52.2%

Girls

4,03,996

47.8%

Child Sex Ratio

915

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
84.00%
Muslim
15.53%
Christian
0.11%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Muzaffarpur stands at 900 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 71.28% while female literacy is at 54.67%, showing a gender gap of 16.61%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.66% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.12% of total population in Muzaffarpur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 48,01,062, 15,47,586 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.23% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 58.82% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 41.18% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
9,10,304

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
6,37,282

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
32,53,476

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 Muzaffarpur district in BIHAR?

Muzaffarpur district in BIHAR has a total population of 48,01,062 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 25,27,497 males and 22,73,565 females.

What is the literacy rate of Muzaffarpur district?

The overall literacy rate of Muzaffarpur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 71.28% and female literacy is 54.67%.

What is the sex ratio in Muzaffarpur district?

The sex ratio in Muzaffarpur district is 900 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Muzaffarpur district?

Muzaffarpur district has 8,45,335 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 4,41,339 are boys and 4,03,996 are girls. The child sex ratio is 915 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Muzaffarpur district?

Out of the total population of 48,01,062, 15,47,586 people (32.2%) are engaged in work activities in Muzaffarpur district.