Bhagalpur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bhagalpur district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur comprises 1,515 villages, of which 966 are inhabited and 549 are uninhabited. There are 10 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,64,711, spread across 2,569 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,515(966 inhabited • 549 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 10 |
| Households | 5,64,711 |
| Total Area | 2,569 km² |
Bhagalpur Urban & Rural Population
Bhagalpur had 6,02,532 people in urban areas (19.8%) and 24,35,234 people in rural areas (80.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 24,35,234 | 80.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 6,02,532 | 19.8% |
| Total | 30,37,766 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bhagalpur
The total population comprises 16,15,663 males (53.2%) and 14,22,103 females (46.8%). The sex ratio is 880 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 12,95,386 | 3,20,277 | 16,15,663 |
| 👩 Female | 11,39,848 | 2,82,255 | 14,22,103 |
Literacy Rate in Bhagalpur
The literacy rate is 51.78%. Male literacy stands at 58.04% while female literacy is 44.68%, indicating a gender gap of 13.36 percentage points. The total literate population is 15,73,066.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,16,790 | 2,20,879 | 9,37,669 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,66,916 | 1,68,481 | 6,35,397 |
| Total Literate | 11,83,706 | 3,89,360 | 15,73,066 |
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About Bhagalpur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bhagalpur in Bihar has a total population of 30,37,766 with a literacy rate of 51.78% and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bhagalpur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.