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Munger

District in BIHAR

Munger District of BIHAR has a total population of 13,67,765 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,29,041 are males while 6,38,724 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
13,67,765
📚 Literacy Rate
58.62%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
876

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Munger has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.81% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 922 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 876.

Total Children

2,29,860

16.81% of population

Boys

1,19,611

52.0%

Girls

1,10,249

48.0%

Child Sex Ratio

922

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
91.56%
Muslim
8.07%
Christian
0.13%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Munger stands at 876 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 77.74% while female literacy is at 62.08%, showing a gender gap of 15.66%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.44% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.56% of total population in Munger.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 13,67,765, 4,26,658 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 31.19% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 54.70% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 45.30% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,33,402

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,93,256

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
9,41,107

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 Munger district in BIHAR?

Munger district in BIHAR has a total population of 13,67,765 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,29,041 males and 6,38,724 females.

What is the literacy rate of Munger district?

The overall literacy rate of Munger district is N/A%. Male literacy is 77.74% and female literacy is 62.08%.

What is the sex ratio in Munger district?

The sex ratio in Munger district is 876 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Munger district?

Munger district has 2,29,860 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,19,611 are boys and 1,10,249 are girls. The child sex ratio is 922 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Munger district?

Out of the total population of 13,67,765, 4,26,658 people (31.2%) are engaged in work activities in Munger district.