Munger Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Munger district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Munger
Munger comprises 858 villages, of which 534 are inhabited and 324 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,63,171, spread across 1,419 square kilometers.
| Villages | 858(534 inhabited • 324 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 2,63,171 |
| Total Area | 1,419 km² |
Munger Urban & Rural Population
Munger had 3,80,120 people in urban areas (27.8%) and 9,87,645 people in rural areas (72.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,87,645 | 72.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,80,120 | 27.8% |
| Total | 13,67,765 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Munger
The total population comprises 7,29,041 males (53.3%) and 6,38,724 females (46.7%). The sex ratio is 876 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,27,299 | 2,01,742 | 7,29,041 |
| 👩 Female | 4,60,346 | 1,78,378 | 6,38,724 |
Literacy Rate in Munger
The literacy rate is 58.62%. Male literacy stands at 64.98% while female literacy is 51.36%, indicating a gender gap of 13.62 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,01,817.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,24,241 | 1,49,500 | 4,73,741 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,12,780 | 1,15,296 | 3,28,076 |
| Total Literate | 5,37,021 | 2,64,796 | 8,01,817 |
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About Munger Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Munger in Bihar has a total population of 13,67,765 with a literacy rate of 58.62% and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Munger district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.