Begusarai Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Begusarai district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Begusarai
Begusarai comprises 1,140 villages, of which 694 are inhabited and 446 are uninhabited. There are 10 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,89,667, spread across 1,918 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,140(694 inhabited • 446 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 10 |
| Households | 5,89,667 |
| Total Area | 1,918 km² |
Begusarai Urban & Rural Population
Begusarai had 5,69,823 people in urban areas (19.2%) and 24,00,718 people in rural areas (80.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 24,00,718 | 80.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,69,823 | 19.2% |
| Total | 29,70,541 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Begusarai
The total population comprises 15,67,660 males (52.8%) and 14,02,881 females (47.2%). The sex ratio is 895 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 12,66,308 | 3,01,352 | 15,67,660 |
| 👩 Female | 11,34,410 | 2,68,471 | 14,02,881 |
Literacy Rate in Begusarai
The literacy rate is 52.13%. Male literacy stands at 58.59% while female literacy is 44.92%, indicating a gender gap of 13.67 percentage points. The total literate population is 15,48,673.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,21,880 | 1,96,627 | 9,18,507 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,84,112 | 1,46,054 | 6,30,166 |
| Total Literate | 12,05,992 | 3,42,681 | 15,48,673 |
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About Begusarai Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Begusarai in Bihar has a total population of 29,70,541 with a literacy rate of 52.13% and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Begusarai district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.