Saharsa
District in Bihar
Saharsa is a district in Bihar with a population of 19 Lakh spread across 1,606 sq km. Its literacy rate of 42.4% is below the state average of 50.4% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 918.
Demographics
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Women & Gender
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Climate Vulnerability
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 20.9% | 28.6% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 54.9% | 48.9% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 43.5% | 59.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 932.593 | 935.865 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 66 | 94.2 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 85.0% | 90.4% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 46.1 | 42.4 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 8.0% | 11.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 13 | 39.4 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Saharsa district?
Saharsa has a population of 19 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 1,184 people per sq km across 1,606 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Saharsa?
Saharsa has a literacy rate of 42.4%, which is below the Bihar average of 50.4% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Saharsa compare to Bihar?
Saharsa has a sex ratio of 906 (below state average of 918) and a literacy rate of 42.4% (below state average of 50.4%).
What data sources are used for Saharsa?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.