Nalanda Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Nalanda district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Nalanda
Nalanda comprises 1,055 villages, of which 1,003 are inhabited and 52 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,77,529, spread across 2,355 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,055(1,003 inhabited • 52 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 4,77,529 |
| Total Area | 2,355 km² |
Nalanda Urban & Rural Population
Nalanda had 4,57,894 people in urban areas (15.9%) and 24,19,759 people in rural areas (84.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 24,19,759 | 84.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,57,894 | 15.9% |
| Total | 28,77,653 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Nalanda
The total population comprises 14,97,060 males (52.0%) and 13,80,593 females (48.0%). The sex ratio is 922 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 12,57,728 | 2,39,332 | 14,97,060 |
| 👩 Female | 11,62,031 | 2,18,562 | 13,80,593 |
Literacy Rate in Nalanda
The literacy rate is 52.82%. Male literacy stands at 61.42% while female literacy is 43.49%, indicating a gender gap of 17.93 percentage points. The total literate population is 15,19,933.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,56,523 | 1,63,035 | 9,19,558 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,75,668 | 1,24,707 | 6,00,375 |
| Total Literate | 12,32,191 | 2,87,742 | 15,19,933 |
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About Nalanda Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Nalanda in Bihar has a total population of 28,77,653 with a literacy rate of 52.82% and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Nalanda district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.