Bihar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Bihar.
Administrative Details of Bihar
Bihar comprises 44,874 villages, of which 39,073 are inhabited and 5,801 are uninhabited. There are 199 urban towns in Bihar. The total number of households stands at 1,89,13,565, spread across 94,163 square kilometers.
| Villages | 44,874(39,073 inhabited • 5,801 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 199 |
| Households | 1,89,13,565 |
| Total Area | 94,163 km² |
Bihar Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Bihar had 1,17,58,016 people in urban areas (11.3%) and 9,23,41,436 people in rural areas (88.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,23,41,436 | 88.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,17,58,016 | 11.3% |
| Total | 10,40,99,452 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Bihar
The total population of Bihar comprises 5,42,78,157 males (52.1%) and 4,98,21,295 females (47.9%). The sex ratio in Bihar is 918 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,80,73,850 | 62,04,307 | 5,42,78,157 |
| 👩 Female | 4,42,67,586 | 55,53,709 | 4,98,21,295 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Bihar
The literacy rate in Bihar is 50.44% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 58.23% while female literacy is 41.94%, indicating a gender gap of 16.29 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,25,04,553.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,72,41,830 | 43,66,193 | 3,16,08,023 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,75,70,322 | 33,26,208 | 2,08,96,530 |
| Total Literate | 4,48,12,152 | 76,92,401 | 5,25,04,553 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Bihar District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Bihar has 38 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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All States in India by Population
India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Bihar has a population of 10,40,99,452. Click any state to view detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Bihar
Complete list of all 38 districts in Bihar.
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About Bihar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bihar has a total population of 10,40,99,452 with a literacy rate of 50.44% and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1000 males.
Bihar comprises 38 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Bihar including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.