Sitamarhi District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Sitamarhi, a district of Bihar
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Bihar. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Sitamarhi District of Bihar.
In 2011, Sitamarhi had population of 3,423,574 of which male and female were 1,803,252 and 1,620,322 respectively. In 2001 census, Sitamarhi had a population of 2,682,720 of which males
were 1,417,611 and remaining 1,265,109 were females. Sitamarhi District population
constituted 3.29 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Sitamarhi District was at 3.23
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 27.62 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Sitamarhi District recorded increase
of 32.58 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Sitamarhi Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Sitamarhi in 2011 were 52.05 compared to 52.05 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 60.64 and 42.41 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 49.36 and 26.13 in Sitamarhi District. Total literate in Sitamarhi District were 1,436,794 of which male and female were 885,188 and 551,606 respectively. In 2001, Sitamarhi District had 817,711 in its district.
Sitamarhi Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Sitamarhi, it stood at 899 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 892. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 930 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 924 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Sitamarhi District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.06 % | 2,672,311 |
| Muslims | 21.62 % | 740,101 |
| Christian | 0.08 % | 2,897 |
| Sikh | 0.01 % | 261 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 253 |
| Jain | 0.01 % | 188 |
| Others | 0.00 % | 20 |
| Not Stated | 0.22 % | 7,543 |
Sitamarhi Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Sitamarhi district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Sitamarhi was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Sitamarhi 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,423,574 | 34.24 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 4,220,000 | 42.27 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 4,310,000 | 43.12 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 4,380,000 | 43.85 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,440,000 | 44.48 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,500,000 | 45.02 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,540,000 | 45.49 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,580,000 | 45.90 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,620,000 | 46.24 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,650,000 | 46.54 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,670,000 | 46.79 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,700,000 | 47.01 Lakhs |
Sitamarhi Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34.24 Lakhs | 26.83 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,423,574 | 2,682,720 |
| Male | 1,803,252 | 1,417,611 |
| Female | 1,620,322 | 1,265,109 |
| Population Growth | 27.62% | 32.58% |
| Area Sq. Km | 2,294 | 2,293 |
| Density/km2 | 1,492 | 1,170 |
| Proportion to Bihar Population | 3.29% | 3.23% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 899 | 892 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 930 | 924 |
| Average Literacy | 52.05 | 38.46 |
| Male Literacy | 60.64 | 49.36 |
| Female Literacy | 42.41 | 26.13 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 663,227 | 556,582 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 19.37% | 20.75% |
Sitamarhi Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Sitamarhi. There were total 663,227 children under age of 0-6 against 556,582 of 2001 census. Of total 663,227 male and female were 343,555 and 319,672 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 930 compared to 924 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 19.37 percent of Sitamarhi District compared to 20.75 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.38 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Sitamarhi Houseless Data
In 2011, total 255 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Sitamarhi district of Bihar. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,113. This approx 0.032509885867809% of total population of Sitamarhi district.
Sitamarhi District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Sitamarhi district for 2011 is 1,492 people per sq. km. In 2001, Sitamarhi district density was at 1,170 people per sq. km. Sitamarhi district administers 2,294 square kilometers of areas.
Sitamarhi District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Sitamarhi population for 2011 census, 5.56 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 190,498 people lives in urban areas of which males are 101,567 and females are 88,931.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Sitamarhi district is 876 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Sitamarhi district was 879 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 30,485 of which males and females were 16,228 and 14,257. This child population figure of Sitamarhi district is 15.98 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Sitamarhi district as per census 2011 is 72.38 % of which males and females are 78.51 % and 65.39 % literates respectively.
In actual number 115,825 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 66,996 and 48,829 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 94.44 % population of Sitamarhi districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Sitamarhi district population living in rural areas is 3,233,076 of which males and females are 1,701,685 and 1,531,391 respectively.
In rural areas of Sitamarhi district, sex ratio is 900 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Sitamarhi district is considered, figure is 933 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 632,742 in rural areas of which males were 327,327 and females were 305,415. The child population comprises 19.24 % of total rural population of Sitamarhi district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Sitamarhi district is 50.80 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 59.53 and 41.01 percent respectively.
In total, 1,320,969 people were literate of which males and females were 818,192 and 502,777 respectively.
All details regarding Sitamarhi District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Sitamarhi District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 94.44 % | 5.56 % |
| Total Population | 3,233,076 | 190,498 |
| Male Population | 1,701,685 | 101,567 |
| Female Population | 1,531,391 | 88,931 |
| Sex Ratio | 900 | 876 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 933 | 879 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 632,742 | 30,485 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 327,327 | 16,228 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 305,415 | 14,257 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 19.57 % | 16.00 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 19.24 % | 15.98 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 19.94 % | 16.03 % |
| Literates | 1,320,969 | 115,825 |
| Male Literates | 818,192 | 66,996 |
| Female Literates | 502,777 | 48,829 |
| Average Literacy | 50.80 % | 72.38 % |
| Male Literacy | 59.53 % | 78.51 % |
| Female Literacy | 41.01 % | 65.39 % |
City/Metros in Sitamarhi District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Sitamarhi District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitamarhi (Urban Agglomeration) | 106,093 | 56,693 | 49,400 |
| Cities inside Sitamarhi District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Sitamarhi District | |||