Bihar
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 10.4 Crore
- 8.6% of India
- Districts
- 38
- Avg 27.4 Lakh each
- Area
- 90,620 km²
- 1,149 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 61.8%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 918
- India: 943
- Rank
- 3rd
- of 36 by population
Bihar is India's 3rd most populous state with a population of 10.4 Crore spread across 38 districts covering 90,620sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 61.8%, below the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Bihar · district average 118.3%, 10th of 36 states
All 38 on the map →MSME Density in Bihar · district average 18.4 per 1,000 people, 36th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Bihar · district average 57.6%, 36th of 36 states
All 38 on the map →Health Insurance in Bihar · district average 14.1%, 34th of 36 states
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patna | 58,38,465 | 70.7% | 897 | 1,903 |
| Purba Champaran | 50,99,371 | 55.8% | 902 | 1,332 |
| Muzaffarpur | 48,01,062 | 63.4% | 900 | 1,566 |
| Madhubani | 44,87,379 | 58.6% | 926 | 1,331 |
| Gaya | 43,91,418 | 63.7% | 937 | 919 |
| Samastipur | 42,61,566 | 61.9% | 911 | 1,656 |
| Saran | 39,51,862 | 66.0% | 954 | 1,532 |
| Darbhanga | 39,37,385 | 56.6% | 911 | 1,628 |
| Pashchim Champaran | 39,35,042 | 55.7% | 909 | 780 |
| Vaishali | 34,95,021 | 66.6% | 895 | 1,795 |
| Sitamarhi | 34,23,574 | 52.1% | 899 | 1,622 |
| Siwan | 33,30,464 | 69.5% | 988 | 1,559 |
| Purnia | 32,64,619 | 51.1% | 921 | 1,055 |
| Katihar | 30,71,029 | 52.2% | 919 | 1,049 |
| Bhagalpur | 30,37,766 | 63.1% | 880 | 1,235 |
| Begusarai | 29,70,541 | 63.9% | 895 | 1,606 |
| Rohtas | 29,59,918 | 73.4% | 918 | 794 |
| Nalanda | 28,77,653 | 64.4% | 922 | 1,271 |
| Araria | 28,11,569 | 53.5% | 921 | 1,043 |
| Bhojpur | 27,28,407 | 70.5% | 907 | 1,194 |
| Gopalganj | 25,62,012 | 65.5% | 1021 | 1,306 |
| Aurangabad | 25,40,073 | 70.3% | 926 | 799 |
| Supaul | 22,29,076 | 57.7% | 929 | 956 |
| Nawada | 22,19,146 | 59.8% | 939 | 926 |
| Banka | 20,34,763 | 58.2% | 907 | 699 |
| Madhepura | 20,01,762 | 52.3% | 911 | 1,156 |
| Saharsa | 19,00,661 | 53.2% | 906 | 1,184 |
| Jamui | 17,60,405 | 59.8% | 922 | 590 |
| Buxar | 17,06,352 | 70.1% | 922 | 1,043 |
| Kishanganj | 16,90,400 | 55.5% | 950 | 903 |
| Khagaria | 16,66,886 | 57.9% | 886 | 1,161 |
| Kaimur (bhabua) | 16,26,384 | 69.3% | 920 | 507 |
| Munger | 13,67,765 | 70.5% | 876 | 1,007 |
| Jehanabad | 11,25,313 | 66.8% | 922 | 1,248 |
| Lakhisarai | 10,00,912 | 62.4% | 902 | 854 |
| Arwal | 7,00,843 | 67.4% | 928 | 1,142 |
| Sheohar | 6,56,246 | 53.8% | 893 | 1,535 |
| Sheikhpura | 6,36,342 | 63.9% | 930 | 956 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bihar?
Bihar has a population of 10.4 Crore according to the Census 2011, making it India's 3rd most populous state. The population is spread across 38 districts.
How many districts are in Bihar?
Bihar has 38 districts covering a total area of 90,620 sq km.
Which district in Bihar has the highest literacy rate?
Rohtas has the highest literacy rate in Bihar at 73.4%, compared to the state average of 61.8%.
What is Bihar's sex ratio?
Bihar has a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.