Gopalganj Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Gopalganj district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Gopalganj
Gopalganj comprises 1,534 villages, of which 1,395 are inhabited and 139 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,13,044, spread across 2,033 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,534(1,395 inhabited • 139 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 4,13,044 |
| Total Area | 2,033 km² |
Gopalganj Urban & Rural Population
Gopalganj had 1,62,805 people in urban areas (6.4%) and 23,99,207 people in rural areas (93.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 23,99,207 | 93.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,62,805 | 6.4% |
| Total | 25,62,012 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Gopalganj
The total population comprises 12,67,666 males (49.5%) and 12,94,346 females (50.5%). The sex ratio is 1021 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 11,84,967 | 82,699 | 12,67,666 |
| 👩 Female | 12,14,240 | 80,106 | 12,94,346 |
Literacy Rate in Gopalganj
The literacy rate is 53.98%. Male literacy stands at 62.63% while female literacy is 45.51%, indicating a gender gap of 17.12 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,82,998.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,36,279 | 57,626 | 7,93,905 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,43,785 | 45,308 | 5,89,093 |
| Total Literate | 12,80,064 | 1,02,934 | 13,82,998 |
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About Gopalganj Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Gopalganj in Bihar has a total population of 25,62,012 with a literacy rate of 53.98% and a sex ratio of 1021 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Gopalganj district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.