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Nalanda

District in BIHAR

Nalanda District of BIHAR has a total population of 28,77,653 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 14,97,060 are males while 13,80,593 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
28,77,653
📚 Literacy Rate
52.82%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
922

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Nalanda has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.02% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 931 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 922.

Total Children

5,18,681

18.02% of population

Boys

2,68,660

51.8%

Girls

2,50,021

48.2%

Child Sex Ratio

931

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
92.78%
Muslim
6.88%
Christian
0.07%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Nalanda stands at 922 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 74.86% while female literacy is at 53.1%, showing a gender gap of 21.76%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 21.12% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.05% of total population in Nalanda.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 28,77,653, 10,45,420 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.33% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 70.88% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 29.12% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
7,40,949

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,04,471

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
18,32,233

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 Nalanda district in BIHAR?

Nalanda district in BIHAR has a total population of 28,77,653 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 14,97,060 males and 13,80,593 females.

What is the literacy rate of Nalanda district?

The overall literacy rate of Nalanda district is N/A%. Male literacy is 74.86% and female literacy is 53.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Nalanda district?

The sex ratio in Nalanda district is 922 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Nalanda district?

Nalanda district has 5,18,681 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,68,660 are boys and 2,50,021 are girls. The child sex ratio is 931 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Nalanda district?

Out of the total population of 28,77,653, 10,45,420 people (36.3%) are engaged in work activities in Nalanda district.