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Gaya

District in BIHAR

Gaya District of BIHAR has a total population of 43,91,418 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 22,66,566 are males while 21,24,852 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
43,91,418
📚 Literacy Rate
52.32%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
937

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Gaya has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.83% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 937.

Total Children

7,83,059

17.83% of population

Boys

3,99,426

51.0%

Girls

3,83,633

49.0%

Child Sex Ratio

960

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
88.27%
Muslim
11.12%
Christian
0.09%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Gaya stands at 937 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 73.31% while female literacy is at 53.34%, showing a gender gap of 19.97%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 30.39% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.07% of total population in Gaya.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 43,91,418, 16,64,062 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.89% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 60.52% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 39.48% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
10,07,057

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
6,57,005

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
27,27,356

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 Gaya district in BIHAR?

Gaya district in BIHAR has a total population of 43,91,418 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 22,66,566 males and 21,24,852 females.

What is the literacy rate of Gaya district?

The overall literacy rate of Gaya district is N/A%. Male literacy is 73.31% and female literacy is 53.34%.

What is the sex ratio in Gaya district?

The sex ratio in Gaya district is 937 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Gaya district?

Gaya district has 7,83,059 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,99,426 are boys and 3,83,633 are girls. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Gaya district?

Out of the total population of 43,91,418, 16,64,062 people (37.9%) are engaged in work activities in Gaya district.