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Nawada

District in BIHAR

Nawada District of BIHAR has a total population of 22,19,146 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,44,668 are males while 10,74,478 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
22,19,146
📚 Literacy Rate
49.16%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
939

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Nawada has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.73% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 945 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 939.

Total Children

3,93,547

17.73% of population

Boys

2,02,310

51.4%

Girls

1,91,237

48.6%

Child Sex Ratio

945

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
88.53%
Muslim
11.01%
Christian
0.06%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Nawada stands at 939 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 69.98% while female literacy is at 48.86%, showing a gender gap of 21.12%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 25.47% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.09% of total population in Nawada.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 22,19,146, 8,17,041 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.82% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 62.24% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 37.76% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,08,509

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,08,532

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
14,02,105

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 Nawada district in BIHAR?

Nawada district in BIHAR has a total population of 22,19,146 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,44,668 males and 10,74,478 females.

What is the literacy rate of Nawada district?

The overall literacy rate of Nawada district is N/A%. Male literacy is 69.98% and female literacy is 48.86%.

What is the sex ratio in Nawada district?

The sex ratio in Nawada district is 939 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Nawada district?

Nawada district has 3,93,547 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,02,310 are boys and 1,91,237 are girls. The child sex ratio is 945 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Nawada district?

Out of the total population of 22,19,146, 8,17,041 people (36.8%) are engaged in work activities in Nawada district.