Purba Champaran Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Purba Champaran district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Purba Champaran
Purba Champaran comprises 1,293 villages, of which 1,252 are inhabited and 41 are uninhabited. There are 10 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,81,516, spread across 3,968 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,293(1,252 inhabited • 41 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 10 |
| Households | 9,81,516 |
| Total Area | 3,968 km² |
Purba Champaran Urban & Rural Population
Purba Champaran had 4,01,343 people in urban areas (7.9%) and 46,98,028 people in rural areas (92.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 46,98,028 | 92.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,01,343 | 7.9% |
| Total | 50,99,371 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Purba Champaran
The total population comprises 26,81,209 males (52.6%) and 24,18,162 females (47.4%). The sex ratio is 902 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 24,68,181 | 2,13,028 | 26,81,209 |
| 👩 Female | 22,29,847 | 1,88,315 | 24,18,162 |
Literacy Rate in Purba Champaran
The literacy rate is 44.65%. Male literacy stands at 52.5% while female literacy is 35.95%, indicating a gender gap of 16.55 percentage points. The total literate population is 22,76,957.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 12,69,900 | 1,37,703 | 14,07,603 |
| Literate (Female) | 7,68,880 | 1,00,474 | 8,69,354 |
| Total Literate | 20,38,780 | 2,38,177 | 22,76,957 |
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About Purba Champaran Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Purba Champaran in Bihar has a total population of 50,99,371 with a literacy rate of 44.65% and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Purba Champaran district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.