2020 Bihar Population: Sex Ratio, Literacy, Projected Census 2012-2020 and More details given here. Bihar is the 3rd largest state in India by population. In 2011 census, the population of Bihar was 104,099,452 which is 8.6% of total population of India. The decadal growth of Bihar population (2001 – 2011) is 25.4%. The rural population of Bihar (2011 census figure) is 92,341,436 which is about 88.71% of total Bihar population. This means, majority of people lives in rural areas in Bihar. Remaining population of Bihar lives in urban areas.
So, let’s see important details of 2020 Bihar Population: Sex Ratio, Literacy, Projected Census 2012-2020 and More.
Bihar Assembly
Bihar Population Facts
As per prediction, population of Bihar will be 12.80 Crore in 2020.
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 10.41 Crores | 8.30 Crore |
| Actual Population | 104,099,452 | 82,998,509 |
| Male | 54,278,157 | 43,243,795 |
| Female | 49,821,295 | 39,754,714 |
| Population Growth | 25.42% | 28.43% |
| Percantage of total Population | 8.60% | 8.07% |
| Sex Ratio | 918 | 919 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 935 | 942 |
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| Density/km2 | 1,106 | 881 |
| Density/mi2 | 2,863 | 2,283 |
| Area(Km2) | 94,163 | 94,163 |
| Area mi2 | 36,357 | 36,357 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 19,133,964 | 16,806,063 |
| Male Population (0-6 Age) | 9,887,239 | 8,652,705 |
| Female Population (0-6 Age) | 9,246,725 | 8,153,358 |
| Literacy | 61.80 % | 47.00 % |
| Male Literacy | 71.20 % | 59.68 % |
| Female Literacy | 51.50 % | 33.12 % |
| Total Literate | 52,504,553 | 31,109,577 |
| Male Literate | 31,608,023 | 20,644,376 |
| Female Literate | 20,896,530 | 10,465,201 |
Bihar Population by Religion: Bihar Religious Population Data 2021 (Updated in 2021)
| Description | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86,078,686 | 82.69 % |
| Muslim | 17,557,809 | 16.87 % |
| Not Available | 252,127 | 0.24 % |
| Christian | 129,247 | 0.12 % |
| Buddhist | 25,453 | 0.02 % |
| Sikh | 23,779 | 0.02 % |
| Jain | 18,914 | 0.02 % |
| Other Religion | 13,437 | 0.01 % |
Bihar Urban Population 2011 – Bihar Urban and Rural Population in 2021 (will be updated)
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 88.71 % | 11.29 % |
| Total Population | 92,341,436 | 11,758,016 |
| Male Population | 48,073,850 | 6,204,307 |
| Female Population | 44,267,586 | 5,553,709 |
| Population Growth | 24.25 % | 35.43 % |
| Sex Ratio | 921 | 895 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 938 | 912 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 17,383,701 | 1,750,263 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 18.83 % | 14.89 % |
| Literates | 44,812,152 | 7,692,401 |
| Average Literacy | 59.78 % | 76.86 % |
| Male Literacy | 69.67 % | 82.56 % |
| Female Literacy | 44.30 % | 61.95 % |
Bihar Metropolitan Population in 2011 – Bihar Metropolitan Population in 2021 will be updated soon
| Big Cities | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna (Municipal Corporation) | 1,684,222 | 893,399 | 790,823 |
| Gaya (Municipal Corporation) | 468,614 | 247,131 | 221,483 |
| Bhagalpur (Municipal Corporation) | 400,146 | 212,813 | 187,333 |
| Muzaffarpur (Municipal Corporation) | 354,462 | 187,564 | 166,898 |
| Biharsharif (Municipal Corporation) | 297,268 | 155,216 | 142,052 |
| Darbhanga (Municipal Corporation) | 296,039 | 155,637 | 140,402 |
| Purnia (Municipal Corporation) | 282,248 | 148,077 | 134,171 |
| Arrah (Municipal Corporation) | 261,430 | 138,804 | 122,626 |
| Begusarai (Municipal Corporation) | 252,008 | 133,722 | 118,286 |
| Katihar (Municipal Corporation) | 226,261 | 119,574 | 106,687 |
Bihar Large Metropolitan Population in 2011 – Bihar Large Metropolitan Population in 2021 will be updated soon
| Large Metropolitan Region | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna | 2,049,156 | 1,087,285 | 961,871 |
Bihar Literacy Rate 2011 – Bihar Literacy Rate in 2021 will be updated soon
- 2011: Literacy rate in Bihar is 61.80 percent as per 2011 population census. Male literacy is 71.20 percent. Female literacy is 51.50 percent.
- 2001: Literacy rate in Bihar was 47.00 percent. Male 59.68% and Female 33.12%
Bihar Population Density 2011 – Bihar Population Density in 2021 will be updated soon
- 2011: Total area of Bihar is 94,163 sq. km. Density of Bihar is 1,106 per sq km
- 2001: Density of Bihar was 881 per sq km
Bihar Sex Ratio (Male Female Ratio) in 2011 – Bihar Sex Ratio Data for 2021 will be updated soon
- 2011: Sex Ratio in Bihar is 918 / 1000 male
- 2001: Sex Ratio in Bihar was 919 / 1000 male
Bihar 2020 Population – Bihar Population 2021 (Projected)
The population numbers between 2012 and 2020 are projected. We will update figure for 2021 as and when census data get published in 2020 – 2021.
| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 104,099,452 | 10.41 Crore |
| 2012 | 106,763,632 | 10.68 Crore |
| 2013 | 109,441,349 | 10.94 Crore |
| 2014 | 112,131,327 | 11.21 Crore |
| 2015 | 114,832,300 | 11.48 Crore |
| 2016 | 117,543,013 | 11.75 Crore |
| 2017 | 120,262,221 | 12.03 Crore |
| 2018 | 122,988,691 | 12.30 Crore |
| 2019 | 125,721,208 | 12.57 Crore |
| 2020 | 128,458,570 | 12.85 Crore |
| 2021 | 131,199,595 | 13.12 Crore |
Note: Census 2021 is going to be conducted in 2020 and scheduled to be published in 2020-2021. We will update this data as soon as possible after publication of latest data.
Article Title: 2020 Bihar Population: Sex Ratio, Literacy, Projected Census 2012-2020 and More
Article last re-published on December 15, 2020.