Gaya Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Gaya district in Bihar.

Total Population
43,91,418
Male
22,66,566
51.6%
Female
21,24,852
48.4%
Sex Ratio
937
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
52.32%
Density
883
per km²

Administrative Details of Gaya

Gaya comprises 2,886 villages, of which 2,682 are inhabited and 204 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,88,425, spread across 4,976 square kilometers.

Villages2,886(2,682 inhabited204 uninhabited)
Urban Towns6
Households6,88,425
Total Area4,976 km²

Gaya Urban & Rural Population

Gaya had 5,81,601 people in urban areas (13.2%) and 38,09,817 people in rural areas (86.8%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural38,09,81786.8%
🏙️ Urban5,81,60113.2%
Total43,91,418100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population38,09,817
Urban Population5,81,601

Gender Distribution in Gaya

The total population comprises 22,66,566 males (51.6%) and 21,24,852 females (48.4%). The sex ratio is 937 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male19,60,5923,05,97422,66,566
👩 Female18,49,2252,75,62721,24,852
Male Population22,66,566
51.6% of total
Female Population21,24,852
48.4% of total

Literacy Rate in Gaya

The literacy rate is 52.32%. Male literacy stands at 60.39% while female literacy is 43.71%, indicating a gender gap of 16.68 percentage points. The total literate population is 22,97,613.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)11,43,4172,25,38613,68,803
Literate (Female)7,52,4911,76,3199,28,810
Total Literate18,95,9084,01,70522,97,613
Male Literacy Rate60.39%
Female Literacy Rate43.71%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Gaya?
According to Census 2011, Gaya has a total population of 43,91,418. This includes 38,09,817 people in rural areas and 5,81,601 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Gaya?
Gaya has 22,66,566 males (51.6%) and 21,24,852 females (48.4%).
What is the sex ratio of Gaya?
The sex ratio of Gaya is 937 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Gaya?
Gaya has an overall literacy rate of 52.32%. The male literacy rate is 60.39% and the female literacy rate is 43.71%.
What is the total area of Gaya?
Gaya covers a total area of 4,976 square kilometers with a population density of 883 persons per square kilometer.

About Gaya Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Gaya in Bihar has a total population of 43,91,418 with a literacy rate of 52.32% and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Gaya district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Gaya, Bihar.