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Gopalganj

District in BIHAR

Gopalganj District of BIHAR has a total population of 25,62,012 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 12,67,666 are males while 12,94,346 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
25,62,012
📚 Literacy Rate
53.98%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1021

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Gopalganj has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.55% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 954 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1021.

Total Children

4,49,530

17.55% of population

Boys

2,30,014

51.2%

Girls

2,19,516

48.8%

Child Sex Ratio

954

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
82.72%
Muslim
17.02%
Christian
0.10%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Gopalganj stands at 1021 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 76.51% while female literacy is at 54.81%, showing a gender gap of 21.70%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.49% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.37% of total population in Gopalganj.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 25,62,012, 7,28,201 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 28.42% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 49.86% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 50.14% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,63,111

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,65,090

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
18,33,811

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 Gopalganj district in BIHAR?

Gopalganj district in BIHAR has a total population of 25,62,012 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 12,67,666 males and 12,94,346 females.

What is the literacy rate of Gopalganj district?

The overall literacy rate of Gopalganj district is N/A%. Male literacy is 76.51% and female literacy is 54.81%.

What is the sex ratio in Gopalganj district?

The sex ratio in Gopalganj district is 1021 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Gopalganj district?

Gopalganj district has 4,49,530 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,30,014 are boys and 2,19,516 are girls. The child sex ratio is 954 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Gopalganj district?

Out of the total population of 25,62,012, 7,28,201 people (28.4%) are engaged in work activities in Gopalganj district.