Samastipur
District in BIHAR
Samastipur District of BIHAR has a total population of 42,61,566 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 22,30,003 are males while 20,31,563 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 42,61,566
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 50.28%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 911
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.71% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 923 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 911.
Total Children
7,97,381
18.71% of population
Boys
4,14,586
52.0%
Girls
3,82,795
48.0%
Child Sex Ratio
923
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Samastipur 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 71.25% while female literacy is at 51.51%, showing a gender gap of 19.74%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.85% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.04% of total population in Samastipur.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 42,61,566, 13,43,400 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 31.52% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 67.55% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 32.45% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 9,07,433
- Marginal Workers
- 4,35,967
- Non-Workers
- 29,18,166
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 22,30,003 males (52.3%) and 20,31,563 females (47.7%) out of 42,61,566 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 21,42,880 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 71.25%, Female 51.51%, Overall %. Gender gap is 19.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Samastipur district in BIHAR?
Samastipur district in BIHAR has a total population of 42,61,566 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 22,30,003 males and 20,31,563 females.
What is the literacy rate of Samastipur district?
The overall literacy rate of Samastipur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 71.25% and female literacy is 51.51%.
What is the sex ratio in Samastipur district?
The sex ratio in Samastipur district is 911 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Samastipur district?
Samastipur district has 7,97,381 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 4,14,586 are boys and 3,82,795 are girls. The child sex ratio is 923 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Samastipur district?
Out of the total population of 42,61,566, 13,43,400 people (31.5%) are engaged in work activities in Samastipur district.