Patna Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Patna district in Bihar.
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.
| Villages | 1,388(1,264 inhabited • 124 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 22 |
| Households | 9,75,578 |
| Total Area | 3,202 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 Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 33,23,875 | 56.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 25,14,590 | 43.1% |
| Total | 58,38,465 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
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
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 17,46,025 | 13,32,487 | 30,78,512 |
| 👩 Female | 15,77,850 | 11,82,103 | 27,59,953 |
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
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 10,35,473 | 9,92,574 | 20,28,047 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,54,899 | 7,76,733 | 14,31,632 |
| Total Literate | 16,90,372 | 17,69,307 | 34,59,679 |
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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.