Begusarai
District in BIHAR
Begusarai District of BIHAR has a total population of 29,70,541 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 15,67,660 are males while 14,02,881 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 29,70,541
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 52.13%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 895
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Begusarai has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.38% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 919 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 895.
Total Children
5,45,965
18.38% of population
Boys
2,84,517
52.1%
Girls
2,61,448
47.9%
Child Sex Ratio
919
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Begusarai stands at 895 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 71.58% while female literacy is at 55.21%, showing a gender gap of 16.37%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.55% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.05% of total population in Begusarai.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 29,70,541, 9,38,182 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 31.58% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 63.08% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 36.92% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,91,811
- Marginal Workers
- 3,46,371
- Non-Workers
- 20,32,359
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 15,67,660 males (52.8%) and 14,02,881 females (47.2%) out of 29,70,541 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 15,48,673 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 71.58%, Female 55.21%, Overall %. Gender gap is 16.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Begusarai district in BIHAR?
Begusarai district in BIHAR has a total population of 29,70,541 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 15,67,660 males and 14,02,881 females.
What is the literacy rate of Begusarai district?
The overall literacy rate of Begusarai district is N/A%. Male literacy is 71.58% and female literacy is 55.21%.
What is the sex ratio in Begusarai district?
The sex ratio in Begusarai district is 895 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Begusarai district?
Begusarai district has 5,45,965 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,84,517 are boys and 2,61,448 are girls. The child sex ratio is 919 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Begusarai district?
Out of the total population of 29,70,541, 9,38,182 people (31.6%) are engaged in work activities in Begusarai district.