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Patna

District in BIHAR

Patna District of BIHAR has a total population of 58,38,465 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 30,78,512 are males while 27,59,953 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
58,38,465
📚 Literacy Rate
59.26%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
897

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Patna has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.16% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 909 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 897.

Total Children

9,43,552

16.16% of population

Boys

4,94,228

52.4%

Girls

4,49,324

47.6%

Child Sex Ratio

909

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
91.74%
Muslim
7.54%
Christian
0.21%
Sikh
0.08%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Patna stands at 897 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 78.48% while female literacy is at 61.96%, showing a gender gap of 16.52%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.77% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.16% of total population in Patna.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 58,38,465, 18,81,886 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.23% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 72.87% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 27.13% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
13,71,267

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
5,10,619

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
39,56,579

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 Patna district in BIHAR?

Patna district in BIHAR has a total population of 58,38,465 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 30,78,512 males and 27,59,953 females.

What is the literacy rate of Patna district?

The overall literacy rate of Patna district is N/A%. Male literacy is 78.48% and female literacy is 61.96%.

What is the sex ratio in Patna district?

The sex ratio in Patna district is 897 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Patna district?

Patna district has 9,43,552 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 4,94,228 are boys and 4,49,324 are girls. The child sex ratio is 909 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Patna district?

Out of the total population of 58,38,465, 18,81,886 people (32.2%) are engaged in work activities in Patna district.