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Khagaria

District in BIHAR

Khagaria District of BIHAR has a total population of 16,66,886 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,83,786 are males while 7,83,100 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
16,66,886
📚 Literacy Rate
46.08%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
886

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Khagaria has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 20.45% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 886.

Total Children

3,40,880

20.45% of population

Boys

1,77,007

51.9%

Girls

1,63,873

48.1%

Child Sex Ratio

926

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
89.21%
Muslim
10.53%
Christian
0.08%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Khagaria stands at 886 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 65.25% while female literacy is at 49.56%, showing a gender gap of 15.69%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.83% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.04% of total population in Khagaria.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 16,66,886, 5,60,805 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.64% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 54.61% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 45.39% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,06,283

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,54,522

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
11,06,081

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 Khagaria district in BIHAR?

Khagaria district in BIHAR has a total population of 16,66,886 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,83,786 males and 7,83,100 females.

What is the literacy rate of Khagaria district?

The overall literacy rate of Khagaria district is N/A%. Male literacy is 65.25% and female literacy is 49.56%.

What is the sex ratio in Khagaria district?

The sex ratio in Khagaria district is 886 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Khagaria district?

Khagaria district has 3,40,880 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,77,007 are boys and 1,63,873 are girls. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Khagaria district?

Out of the total population of 16,66,886, 5,60,805 people (33.6%) are engaged in work activities in Khagaria district.