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Araria District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Araria, 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 Araria District of Bihar.

In 2011, Araria had population of 2,811,569 of which male and female were 1,463,333 and 1,348,236 respectively. In 2001 census, Araria had a population of 2,158,608 of which males were 1,128,105 and remaining 1,030,503 were females. Araria District population constituted 2.70 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Araria District was at 2.60 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 30.25 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Araria District recorded increase of 31.84 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Araria Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Araria in 2011 were 53.53 compared to 53.53 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 62.30 and 43.93 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 46.38 and 22.37 in Araria District. Total literate in Araria District were 1,195,768 of which male and female were 727,643 and 468,125 respectively. In 2001, Araria District had 589,679 in its district.


Araria Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Araria, it stood at 921 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 913. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 963 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Araria District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 56.68 % 1,593,525
Muslims 42.95 % 1,207,442
Christian 0.15 % 4,116
Sikh 0.01 % 371
Buddhist 0.01 % 187
Jain 0.07 % 1,910
Others 0.00 % 63
Not Stated 0.14 % 3,955

Araria Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Araria district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Araria was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Araria 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 2,811,569 28.12 Lakhs
2021 3,530,000 35.34 Lakhs
2022 3,610,000 36.12 Lakhs
2023 3,670,000 36.79 Lakhs
2024 3,730,000 37.37 Lakhs
2025 3,780,000 37.87 Lakhs
2026 3,830,000 38.30 Lakhs
2027 3,860,000 38.67 Lakhs
2028 3,890,000 38.99 Lakhs
2029 3,920,000 39.27 Lakhs
2030 3,940,000 39.50 Lakhs
2031 3,960,000 39.70 Lakhs

Araria Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 28.12 Lakhs 21.59 Lakhs
Actual Population 2,811,569 2,158,608
Male 1,463,333 1,128,105
Female 1,348,236 1,030,503
Population Growth 30.25% 31.84%
Area Sq. Km 2,830 2,830
Density/km2 993 763
Proportion to Bihar Population 2.70% 2.60%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 921 913
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 957 963
Average Literacy 53.53 35.01
Male Literacy 62.30 46.38
Female Literacy 43.93 22.37
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 577,886 474,181
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 20.55% 21.97%

Araria Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Araria. There were total 577,886 children under age of 0-6 against 474,181 of 2001 census. Of total 577,886 male and female were 295,315 and 282,571 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 957 compared to 963 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 20.55 percent of Araria District compared to 21.97 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.42 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Araria Houseless Data

In 2011, total 197 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Araria district of Bihar. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 858. This approx 0.030516768395156% of total population of Araria district.


Araria District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Araria district for 2011 is 993 people per sq. km. In 2001, Araria district density was at 763 people per sq. km. Araria district administers 2,830 square kilometers of areas.


Araria District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Araria population for 2011 census, 6.00 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 168,777 people lives in urban areas of which males are 89,079 and females are 79,698. Sex Ratio in urban region of Araria district is 895 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Araria district was 953 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 28,185 of which males and females were 14,432 and 13,753. This child population figure of Araria district is 16.20 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Araria district as per census 2011 is 72.10 % of which males and females are 77.80 % and 65.65 % literates respectively. In actual number 101,365 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 58,075 and 43,290 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 94.00 % population of Araria districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Araria district population living in rural areas is 2,642,792 of which males and females are 1,374,254 and 1,268,538 respectively. In rural areas of Araria district, sex ratio is 923 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Araria district is considered, figure is 957 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 549,701 in rural areas of which males were 280,883 and females were 268,818. The child population comprises 20.44 % of total rural population of Araria district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Araria district is 52.29 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 61.24 and 42.50 percent respectively. In total, 1,094,403 people were literate of which males and females were 669,568 and 424,835 respectively.

All details regarding Araria District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Araria District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 94.00 % 6.00 %
Total Population 2,642,792 168,777
Male Population 1,374,254 89,079
Female Population 1,268,538 79,698
Sex Ratio 923 895
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 957 953
Child Population (0-6) 549,701 28,185
Male Child(0-6) 280,883 14,432
Female Child(0-6) 268,818 13,753
Child Percentage (0-6) 20.80 % 16.70 %
Male Child Percentage 20.44 % 16.20 %
Female Child Percentage 21.19 % 17.26 %
Literates 1,094,403 101,365
Male Literates 669,568 58,075
Female Literates 424,835 43,290
Average Literacy 52.29 % 72.10 %
Male Literacy 61.24 % 77.80 %
Female Literacy 42.50 % 65.65 %

City/Metros in Araria District

Urban Agglomerations inside Araria District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Araria District
Cities inside Araria District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Araria District