Purba Champaran
District in Bihar
Purba Champaran District of Bihar has a total population of 50,99,371 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 26,81,209 are males while 24,18,162 are females. In 2011 there were total 4,01,343 families residing in urban areas while 46,98,028 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 92.13% living in rural areas and 7.87% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 55.79%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 50,99,371
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 55.79%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 902
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 7.9%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Purba Champaran stands at 902 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 55.79%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.74% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.24% of total population in Purba Champaran.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 50,99,371, 17,37,539 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.07% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 65.20% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 34.80% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 11,32,789
- Marginal Workers
- 6,04,750
- Non-Workers
- 33,61,832
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 26,81,209 males (52.6%) and 24,18,162 females (47.4%) out of 50,99,371 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 55.79% out of 22,76,957 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Purba Champaran district in Bihar?
Purba Champaran district in Bihar has a total population of 50,99,371 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 26,81,209 males and 24,18,162 females.
What is the literacy rate of Purba Champaran district?
The overall literacy rate of Purba Champaran district is 55.79%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in Purba Champaran district?
The sex ratio in Purba Champaran district is 902 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
Is Purba Champaran district urban or rural?
Purba Champaran district has 7.9% urban population and 92.1% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
What is the workforce participation in Purba Champaran district?
Out of the total population of 50,99,371, 17,37,539 people (34.1%) are engaged in work activities in Purba Champaran district.