Bhojpur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bhojpur district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Bhojpur
Bhojpur comprises 1,217 villages, of which 997 are inhabited and 220 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,16,090, spread across 2,395 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,217(997 inhabited • 220 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 4,16,090 |
| Total Area | 2,395 km² |
Bhojpur Urban & Rural Population
Bhojpur had 3,89,861 people in urban areas (14.3%) and 23,38,546 people in rural areas (85.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 23,38,546 | 85.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,89,861 | 14.3% |
| Total | 27,28,407 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bhojpur
The total population comprises 14,30,380 males (52.4%) and 12,98,027 females (47.6%). The sex ratio is 907 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 12,24,274 | 2,06,106 | 14,30,380 |
| 👩 Female | 11,14,272 | 1,83,755 | 12,98,027 |
Literacy Rate in Bhojpur
The literacy rate is 58.61%. Male literacy stands at 68.06% while female literacy is 48.2%, indicating a gender gap of 19.86 percentage points. The total literate population is 15,99,151.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 8,24,719 | 1,48,767 | 9,73,486 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,14,344 | 1,11,321 | 6,25,665 |
| Total Literate | 13,39,063 | 2,60,088 | 15,99,151 |
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About Bhojpur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bhojpur in Bihar has a total population of 27,28,407 with a literacy rate of 58.61% and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bhojpur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.