Darbhanga District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Darbhanga, 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 Darbhanga District of Bihar.
In 2011, Darbhanga had population of 3,937,385 of which male and female were 2,059,949 and 1,877,436 respectively. In 2001 census, Darbhanga had a population of 3,295,789 of which males
were 1,722,189 and remaining 1,573,600 were females. Darbhanga District population
constituted 3.78 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Darbhanga District was at 3.97
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 19.47 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Darbhanga District recorded increase
of 30.85 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Darbhanga Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Darbhanga in 2011 were 56.56 compared to 56.56 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 66.83 and 45.24 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 56.72 and 30.78 in Darbhanga District. Total literate in Darbhanga District were 1,816,634 of which male and female were 1,125,566 and 691,068 respectively. In 2001, Darbhanga District had 1,167,572 in its district.
Darbhanga Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Darbhanga, it stood at 911 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 914. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 931 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 915 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Darbhanga District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.28 % | 3,042,729 |
| Muslims | 22.39 % | 881,476 |
| Christian | 0.09 % | 3,534 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 832 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 245 |
| Jain | 0.01 % | 236 |
| Others | 0.00 % | 101 |
| Not Stated | 0.21 % | 8,232 |
Darbhanga Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Darbhanga district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Darbhanga was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Darbhanga 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,937,385 | 39.37 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 4,580,000 | 45.89 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 4,650,000 | 46.53 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 4,700,000 | 47.09 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,750,000 | 47.57 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,790,000 | 47.98 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,830,000 | 48.33 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,860,000 | 48.63 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,880,000 | 48.89 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,910,000 | 49.11 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,930,000 | 49.30 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,940,000 | 49.46 Lakhs |
Darbhanga Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39.37 Lakhs | 32.96 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,937,385 | 3,295,789 |
| Male | 2,059,949 | 1,722,189 |
| Female | 1,877,436 | 1,573,600 |
| Population Growth | 19.47% | 30.85% |
| Area Sq. Km | 2,279 | 2,279 |
| Density/km2 | 1,728 | 1,446 |
| Proportion to Bihar Population | 3.78% | 3.97% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 911 | 914 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 931 | 915 |
| Average Literacy | 56.56 | 44.33 |
| Male Literacy | 66.83 | 56.72 |
| Female Literacy | 45.24 | 30.78 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 725,482 | 662,205 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 18.43% | 20.09% |
Darbhanga Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Darbhanga. There were total 725,482 children under age of 0-6 against 662,205 of 2001 census. Of total 725,482 male and female were 375,682 and 349,800 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 931 compared to 915 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 18.43 percent of Darbhanga District compared to 20.09 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.66 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Darbhanga Houseless Data
In 2011, total 307 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Darbhanga district of Bihar. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,400. This approx 0.035556594033857% of total population of Darbhanga district.
Darbhanga District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Darbhanga district for 2011 is 1,728 people per sq. km. In 2001, Darbhanga district density was at 1,446 people per sq. km. Darbhanga district administers 2,279 square kilometers of areas.
Darbhanga District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Darbhanga population for 2011 census, 9.74 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 383,328 people lives in urban areas of which males are 201,404 and females are 181,924.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Darbhanga district is 903 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Darbhanga district was 918 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 57,186 of which males and females were 29,811 and 27,375. This child population figure of Darbhanga district is 14.80 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Darbhanga district as per census 2011 is 75.65 % of which males and females are 82.30 % and 68.27 % literates respectively.
In actual number 246,741 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 141,224 and 105,517 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 90.26 % population of Darbhanga districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Darbhanga district population living in rural areas is 3,554,057 of which males and females are 1,858,545 and 1,695,512 respectively.
In rural areas of Darbhanga district, sex ratio is 912 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Darbhanga district is considered, figure is 932 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 668,296 in rural areas of which males were 345,871 and females were 322,425. The child population comprises 18.61 % of total rural population of Darbhanga district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Darbhanga district is 54.40 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 65.07 and 42.64 percent respectively.
In total, 1,569,893 people were literate of which males and females were 984,342 and 585,551 respectively.
All details regarding Darbhanga District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Darbhanga District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 90.26 % | 9.74 % |
| Total Population | 3,554,057 | 383,328 |
| Male Population | 1,858,545 | 201,404 |
| Female Population | 1,695,512 | 181,924 |
| Sex Ratio | 912 | 903 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 932 | 918 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 668,296 | 57,186 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 345,871 | 29,811 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 322,425 | 27,375 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 18.80 % | 14.92 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 18.61 % | 14.80 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 19.02 % | 15.05 % |
| Literates | 1,569,893 | 246,741 |
| Male Literates | 984,342 | 141,224 |
| Female Literates | 585,551 | 105,517 |
| Average Literacy | 54.40 % | 75.65 % |
| Male Literacy | 65.07 % | 82.30 % |
| Female Literacy | 42.64 % | 68.27 % |
City/Metros in Darbhanga District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Darbhanga District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darbhanga (Urban Agglomeration) | 308,011 | 162,003 | 146,008 |
| Cities inside Darbhanga District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darbhanga (Municipal Corporation) | 296,039 | 155,637 | 140,402 |