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Banka

District in BIHAR

Banka District of BIHAR has a total population of 20,34,763 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,67,140 are males while 9,67,623 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
20,34,763
📚 Literacy Rate
47.44%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
907

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Banka has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.44% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 943 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 907.

Total Children

3,75,282

18.44% of population

Boys

1,93,179

51.5%

Girls

1,82,103

48.5%

Child Sex Ratio

943

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
87.12%
Muslim
12.33%
Christian
0.30%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Banka stands at 907 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 67.62% while female literacy is at 47.66%, showing a gender gap of 19.96%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.18% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.44% of total population in Banka.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 20,34,763, 7,71,080 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.90% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 48.52% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 51.48% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,74,097

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,96,983

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
12,63,683

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 Banka district in BIHAR?

Banka district in BIHAR has a total population of 20,34,763 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,67,140 males and 9,67,623 females.

What is the literacy rate of Banka district?

The overall literacy rate of Banka district is N/A%. Male literacy is 67.62% and female literacy is 47.66%.

What is the sex ratio in Banka district?

The sex ratio in Banka district is 907 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Banka district?

Banka district has 3,75,282 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,93,179 are boys and 1,82,103 are girls. The child sex ratio is 943 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Banka district?

Out of the total population of 20,34,763, 7,71,080 people (37.9%) are engaged in work activities in Banka district.