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Buxar

District in BIHAR

Buxar District of BIHAR has a total population of 17,06,352 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,87,977 are males while 8,18,375 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
17,06,352
📚 Literacy Rate
58.01%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
922

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Buxar has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.30% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 934 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 922.

Total Children

2,95,127

17.30% of population

Boys

1,52,626

51.7%

Girls

1,42,501

48.3%

Child Sex Ratio

934

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
93.27%
Muslim
6.18%
Christian
0.12%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Buxar 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 80.72% while female literacy is at 58.63%, showing a gender gap of 22.09%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.75% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.57% of total population in Buxar.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 17,06,352, 5,38,322 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 31.55% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 61.03% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 38.97% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,28,547

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,09,775

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
11,68,030

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 Buxar district in BIHAR?

Buxar district in BIHAR has a total population of 17,06,352 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,87,977 males and 8,18,375 females.

What is the literacy rate of Buxar district?

The overall literacy rate of Buxar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 80.72% and female literacy is 58.63%.

What is the sex ratio in Buxar district?

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

What is the child population of Buxar district?

Buxar district has 2,95,127 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,52,626 are boys and 1,42,501 are girls. The child sex ratio is 934 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Buxar district?

Out of the total population of 17,06,352, 5,38,322 people (31.5%) are engaged in work activities in Buxar district.