Sitamarhi Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sitamarhi district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Sitamarhi
Sitamarhi comprises 834 villages, of which 808 are inhabited and 26 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,36,322, spread across 2,294 square kilometers.
| Villages | 834(808 inhabited • 26 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 7,36,322 |
| Total Area | 2,294 km² |
Sitamarhi Urban & Rural Population
Sitamarhi had 1,90,498 people in urban areas (5.6%) and 32,33,076 people in rural areas (94.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 32,33,076 | 94.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,90,498 | 5.6% |
| Total | 34,23,574 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Sitamarhi
The total population comprises 18,03,252 males (52.7%) and 16,20,322 females (47.3%). The sex ratio is 899 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 17,01,685 | 1,01,567 | 18,03,252 |
| 👩 Female | 15,31,391 | 88,931 | 16,20,322 |
Literacy Rate in Sitamarhi
The literacy rate is 41.97%. Male literacy stands at 49.09% while female literacy is 34.04%, indicating a gender gap of 15.05 percentage points. The total literate population is 14,36,794.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 8,18,192 | 66,996 | 8,85,188 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,02,777 | 48,829 | 5,51,606 |
| Total Literate | 13,20,969 | 1,15,825 | 14,36,794 |
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About Sitamarhi Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sitamarhi in Bihar has a total population of 34,23,574 with a literacy rate of 41.97% and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Sitamarhi district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.