2001 Census figure of Bihar state

Key Statistics - as per 2001 Census (Provisional)


Population 8,28,78,796

- Male 4,31,53,964

- Female 3,97,24,832

Population (0~6 Years Group)

- In Absolute Numbers 1,62,34,539

83,75,532



78,59,007



- Percentage of Total Population 19.59%

19.41%



19.78%



Literacy

- In Absolute Numbers 3,16,75,607

2,09,78,955



1,06,96,652



- Percentage of Total Population 47.53%

60.32%



33.57%



Decadal Population Growth (1991-2001) 130

- Absolute 1,83,48,242

- As Percentage 28.43%

Highest Decadal Growth at Sheohar District (36.16%)

Lowest Decadal Growth at Nalanda District (18.64%)

- Civil Police Stations 813

- Railway Police Stations 40

Density of Population 880 per sq kms

- Highest Density Patna, 1471 per sq kms

- Lowest Density Kaimur, 382 per sq kms

Sex Ratio (Females/Thousand Males) 921

- Highest Ratio (Siwan) 1,033

- Lowest Ratio (Patna) 873

Highest Literacy Rate Patna, 63.82%

Lowest Literacy Rate Kishanganj, 31.02%

Average Population of a District 22,39,967