Banka Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Banka district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Banka
Banka comprises 2,111 villages, of which 1,702 are inhabited and 409 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,81,601, spread across 3,020 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,111(1,702 inhabited • 409 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 3,81,601 |
| Total Area | 3,020 km² |
Banka Urban & Rural Population
Banka had 71,313 people in urban areas (3.5%) and 19,63,450 people in rural areas (96.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 19,63,450 | 96.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 71,313 | 3.5% |
| Total | 20,34,763 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Banka
The total population comprises 10,67,140 males (52.4%) and 9,67,623 females (47.6%). The sex ratio is 907 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 10,29,097 | 38,043 | 10,67,140 |
| 👩 Female | 9,34,353 | 33,270 | 9,67,623 |
Literacy Rate in Banka
The literacy rate is 47.44%. Male literacy stands at 55.38% while female literacy is 38.69%, indicating a gender gap of 16.69 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,65,321.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,65,932 | 25,029 | 5,90,961 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,55,989 | 18,371 | 3,74,360 |
| Total Literate | 9,21,921 | 43,400 | 9,65,321 |
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About Banka Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Banka in Bihar has a total population of 20,34,763 with a literacy rate of 47.44% and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Banka district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.