Bihar - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Bihar is a state in India with 38 districts, 534 tehsils and 44874 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 104099452, sex ratio is 917.89% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 50.44%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Bihar
CapitalPatna
High CourtPatna High Court
Area94163 sq km
State Code9
Census Year2011
Total Population
104099452
Sex Ratio
917.89%
Literacy Rate
50.44%
Districts
38
Villages
44874
Households
18913565
Administrative Overview of Bihar
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Patna |
| High Court | Patna High Court |
| Total Area | 94163 |
| Total Districts | 38 |
| Total Tehsils | 534 |
| Total Villages | 44874 |
| Total Households | 18913565 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Bihar - (Census 2011)
Total Population by Gender
Total
104099452
Male
54278157
Female
49821295
Sex Ratio
917.89%females per 1,000 males
Children Population (Age 0-6 Years)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 19133964 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 9887239 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 9246725 |
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe
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Religion Population in Bihar
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86078686 | 82.69% | |
| Muslim | 17557809 | 16.87% | |
| Sikh | 23779 | 0.02% | |
| Christian | 129247 | 0.12% | |
| Jain | 18914 | 0.02% | |
| Buddhist | 25453 | 0.02% |
Literacy Rate in Bihar
Literate Population & Literacy Rate by Gender
Total Literates
52504553
50.44%
Male Literates
31608023
58.23%
Female Literates
20896530
41.94%
Workers in Bihar
Total Workers & Work Participation Rate by Gender
Total Workers
34724987
33.36%
Male Workers
25222189
46.47%
Female Workers
9502798
19.07%
Districts List in Bihar
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Bihar state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.