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Saran

District in BIHAR

Saran District of BIHAR has a total population of 39,51,862 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 20,22,821 are males while 19,29,041 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
39,51,862
📚 Literacy Rate
54.59%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
954

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Saran has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.24% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 954.

Total Children

6,81,142

17.24% of population

Boys

3,53,738

51.9%

Girls

3,27,404

48.1%

Child Sex Ratio

926

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
89.45%
Muslim
10.28%
Christian
0.06%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Saran stands at 954 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 77.03% while female literacy is at 54.42%, showing a gender gap of 22.61%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.93% of total population in Saran.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 39,51,862, 10,40,231 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 26.32% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 52.44% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 47.56% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,45,520

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
4,94,711

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
29,11,631

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 Saran district in BIHAR?

Saran district in BIHAR has a total population of 39,51,862 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 20,22,821 males and 19,29,041 females.

What is the literacy rate of Saran district?

The overall literacy rate of Saran district is N/A%. Male literacy is 77.03% and female literacy is 54.42%.

What is the sex ratio in Saran district?

The sex ratio in Saran district is 954 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Saran district?

Saran district has 6,81,142 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,53,738 are boys and 3,27,404 are girls. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Saran district?

Out of the total population of 39,51,862, 10,40,231 people (26.3%) are engaged in work activities in Saran district.