Patna Rural Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Patna Rural Population 2026
22,77,136 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
23,12,179
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.68% 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 • 12.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 880
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,16,831
Girls 1,02,814
Literacy Gap
7.8% Diff Male Literacy 75.8%
Female Literacy 68.0%
SC Population
1,63,676
9.2% of total
ST Population
5,185
0.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 30%
Main Workers 4,46,963
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 89,171
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 85.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 3.6%
Agricultural Laborers 6.3%
Household Industries 4.8%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,98,618 | 17,71,140 | +18.18% |
| Literacy Rate | 68.75% | 72.1% | +3.3% |
| Sex Ratio | 834 | 885 | +51 |
Decadal Growth Rate
18.18%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.68%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Patna Rural in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Patna Rural in 2026 is 22,73,976. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.68%.
What is the literacy rate of Patna Rural? ▼
The literacy rate of Patna Rural is 72.1% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Patna Rural? ▼
The sex ratio of Patna Rural is 885 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Patna Rural in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Patna Rural in 2027 is 23,12,179. This projection is based on the 1.68% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Patna Rural population changed since 2001? ▼
Patna Rural population grew from 14,98,618 in 2001 to 17,71,140 in 2011, a decadal growth of 18.18%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.68%.
What was the population of Patna Rural in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Patna Rural had a total population of 17,71,140. This comprised 9,39,743 males and 8,31,397 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Patna District
#1 of 23
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#1 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Patna Rural | Patna Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 72.1% | 53.17% ↑ 18.9%
| 49.84% ↑ 22.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 885 | 902 ↓ 17 | 922 ↓ 37 |