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Sitamarhi

District in BIHAR

Sitamarhi District of BIHAR has a total population of 34,23,574 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 18,03,252 are males while 16,20,322 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
34,23,574
📚 Literacy Rate
41.97%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
899

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Sitamarhi has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 19.37% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 930 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 899.

Total Children

6,63,227

19.37% of population

Boys

3,43,555

51.8%

Girls

3,19,672

48.2%

Child Sex Ratio

930

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
78.06%
Muslim
21.62%
Christian
0.08%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Sitamarhi stands at 899 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 60.64% while female literacy is at 42.41%, showing a gender gap of 18.23%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.85% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.09% of total population in Sitamarhi.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 34,23,574, 11,14,583 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.56% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 67.62% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 32.38% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
7,53,645

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,60,938

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
23,08,991

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 Sitamarhi district in BIHAR?

Sitamarhi district in BIHAR has a total population of 34,23,574 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 18,03,252 males and 16,20,322 females.

What is the literacy rate of Sitamarhi district?

The overall literacy rate of Sitamarhi district is N/A%. Male literacy is 60.64% and female literacy is 42.41%.

What is the sex ratio in Sitamarhi district?

The sex ratio in Sitamarhi district is 899 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Sitamarhi district?

Sitamarhi district has 6,63,227 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,43,555 are boys and 3,19,672 are girls. The child sex ratio is 930 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Sitamarhi district?

Out of the total population of 34,23,574, 11,14,583 people (32.6%) are engaged in work activities in Sitamarhi district.