Benipur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Benipur Population 2026
3,49,683 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,56,856
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.24% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 17.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 934
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 22,347
Girls 20,873
Literacy Gap
19.2% Diff Male Literacy 57.2%
Female Literacy 38.0%
SC Population
37,073
14.8% of total
ST Population
258
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 32%
Main Workers 51,221
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 29,406
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 21.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 23.9%
Agricultural Laborers 50.8%
Household Industries 3.7%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,00,526 | 2,50,357 | +24.85% |
| Literacy Rate | 35.74% | 48.01% | +12.3% |
| Sex Ratio | 929 | 916 | -13 |
Decadal Growth Rate
24.85%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.24%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Benipur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Benipur in 2026 is 3,49,038. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.24%.
What is the literacy rate of Benipur? ▼
The literacy rate of Benipur is 48.01% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Benipur? ▼
The sex ratio of Benipur is 916 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Benipur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Benipur in 2027 is 3,56,856. This projection is based on the 2.24% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Benipur population changed since 2001? ▼
Benipur population grew from 2,00,526 in 2001 to 2,50,357 in 2011, a decadal growth of 24.85%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.24%.
What was the population of Benipur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Benipur had a total population of 2,50,357. This comprised 1,30,642 males and 1,19,715 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Darbhanga District
#8 of 18
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#111 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Benipur | Darbhanga Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 48.01% | 44.39% ↑ 3.6%
| 49.84% ↓ 1.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 916 | 913 ↑ 3 | 922 ↓ 6 |
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