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Bihar Population Data

Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.

Census 2011 Data

Official

Census 2011 Data

👥Total Population
4,94,489
📖Literacy Rate
57.83%
⚖️Sex Ratio
919
per 1000 Males
🏠Households
81,737
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Child (0-6) Stats

Future Generation • 16.6% of total pop

Child Sex Ratio 934

Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)

Boys 42,413
Girls 39,598

Literacy Gap

13.9% Diff
Male Literacy 64.5%
Female Literacy 50.6%
SC Population
73,055
14.8% of total
ST Population
149
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy

Primary occupation: services & industries

Worker Participation Rate 31%
Main Workers 1,20,352

Employment > 6 months/year

Marginal Workers 31,296

Employment < 6 months/year

Employment Sectors

Other Workers (Services/Ind) 48.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 16.0%
Agricultural Laborers 28.2%
Household Industries 7.4%

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