Siwan Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Siwan district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Siwan
Siwan comprises 1,530 villages, of which 1,435 are inhabited and 95 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,35,661, spread across 2,219 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,530(1,435 inhabited • 95 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 5,35,661 |
| Total Area | 2,219 km² |
Siwan Urban & Rural Population
Siwan had 1,82,913 people in urban areas (5.5%) and 31,47,551 people in rural areas (94.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 31,47,551 | 94.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,82,913 | 5.5% |
| Total | 33,30,464 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Siwan
The total population comprises 16,75,090 males (50.3%) and 16,55,374 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 988 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 15,79,685 | 95,405 | 16,75,090 |
| 👩 Female | 15,67,866 | 87,508 | 16,55,374 |
Literacy Rate in Siwan
The literacy rate is 57.96%. Male literacy stands at 66.62% while female literacy is 49.19%, indicating a gender gap of 17.43 percentage points. The total literate population is 19,30,175.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 10,46,916 | 68,990 | 11,15,906 |
| Literate (Female) | 7,60,550 | 53,719 | 8,14,269 |
| Total Literate | 18,07,466 | 1,22,709 | 19,30,175 |
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About Siwan Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Siwan in Bihar has a total population of 33,30,464 with a literacy rate of 57.96% and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Siwan district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.