Patna Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Patna district in Bihar.

Total Population
58,38,465
Male
30,78,512
52.7%
Female
27,59,953
47.3%
Sex Ratio
897
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
59.26%
Density
1823
per km²

Administrative Details of Patna

Patna comprises 1,388 villages, of which 1,264 are inhabited and 124 are uninhabited. There are 22 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,75,578, spread across 3,202 square kilometers.

Villages1,388(1,264 inhabited124 uninhabited)
Urban Towns22
Households9,75,578
Total Area3,202 km²

Patna Urban & Rural Population

Patna had 25,14,590 people in urban areas (43.1%) and 33,23,875 people in rural areas (56.9%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural33,23,87556.9%
🏙️ Urban25,14,59043.1%
Total58,38,465100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population33,23,875
Urban Population25,14,590

Gender Distribution in Patna

The total population comprises 30,78,512 males (52.7%) and 27,59,953 females (47.3%). The sex ratio is 897 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male17,46,02513,32,48730,78,512
👩 Female15,77,85011,82,10327,59,953
Male Population30,78,512
52.7% of total
Female Population27,59,953
47.3% of total

Literacy Rate in Patna

The literacy rate is 59.26%. Male literacy stands at 65.88% while female literacy is 51.87%, indicating a gender gap of 14.01 percentage points. The total literate population is 34,59,679.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)10,35,4739,92,57420,28,047
Literate (Female)6,54,8997,76,73314,31,632
Total Literate16,90,37217,69,30734,59,679
Male Literacy Rate65.88%
Female Literacy Rate51.87%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Patna?
According to Census 2011, Patna has a total population of 58,38,465. This includes 33,23,875 people in rural areas and 25,14,590 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Patna?
Patna has 30,78,512 males (52.7%) and 27,59,953 females (47.3%).
What is the sex ratio of Patna?
The sex ratio of Patna is 897 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Patna?
Patna has an overall literacy rate of 59.26%. The male literacy rate is 65.88% and the female literacy rate is 51.87%.
What is the total area of Patna?
Patna covers a total area of 3,202 square kilometers with a population density of 1823 persons per square kilometer.

About Patna Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Patna in Bihar has a total population of 58,38,465 with a literacy rate of 59.26% and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Patna 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 Patna, Bihar.