Muzaffarpur District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Muzaffarpur, 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 Muzaffarpur District of Bihar.
In 2011, Muzaffarpur had population of 4,801,062 of which male and female were 2,527,497 and 2,273,565 respectively. In 2001 census, Muzaffarpur had a population of 3,746,714 of which males
were 1,951,466 and remaining 1,795,248 were females. Muzaffarpur District population
constituted 4.61 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Muzaffarpur District was at 4.51
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 28.14 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Muzaffarpur District recorded increase
of 26.74 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Muzaffarpur Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Muzaffarpur in 2011 were 63.43 compared to 63.43 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 71.28 and 54.67 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 59.10 and 35.81 in Muzaffarpur District. Total literate in Muzaffarpur District were 2,509,232 of which male and female were 1,487,117 and 1,022,115 respectively. In 2001, Muzaffarpur District had 1,440,954 in its district.
Muzaffarpur Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Muzaffarpur, it stood at 900 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 920. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 915 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 928 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Muzaffarpur District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.00 % | 4,032,773 |
| Muslims | 15.53 % | 745,546 |
| Christian | 0.11 % | 5,149 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 933 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 288 |
| Jain | 0.01 % | 382 |
| Others | 0.00 % | 98 |
| Not Stated | 0.33 % | 15,893 |
Muzaffarpur Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Muzaffarpur district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Muzaffarpur was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Muzaffarpur 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4,801,062 | 48.01 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 5,940,000 | 59.49 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 6,070,000 | 60.70 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 6,170,000 | 61.75 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 6,260,000 | 62.66 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 6,340,000 | 63.44 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 6,410,000 | 64.12 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 6,460,000 | 64.69 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 6,510,000 | 65.19 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 6,560,000 | 65.62 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 6,590,000 | 65.98 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 6,620,000 | 66.29 Lakhs |
Muzaffarpur Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48.01 Lakhs | 37.47 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 4,801,062 | 3,746,714 |
| Male | 2,527,497 | 1,951,466 |
| Female | 2,273,565 | 1,795,248 |
| Population Growth | 28.14% | 26.74% |
| Area Sq. Km | 3,172 | 3,172 |
| Density/km2 | 1,514 | 1,181 |
| Proportion to Bihar Population | 4.61% | 4.51% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 900 | 920 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 915 | 928 |
| Average Literacy | 63.43 | 47.95 |
| Male Literacy | 71.28 | 59.10 |
| Female Literacy | 54.67 | 35.81 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 845,335 | 741,706 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 17.61% | 19.80% |
Muzaffarpur Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Muzaffarpur. There were total 845,335 children under age of 0-6 against 741,706 of 2001 census. Of total 845,335 male and female were 441,339 and 403,996 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 915 compared to 928 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 17.61 percent of Muzaffarpur District compared to 19.80 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.19 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Muzaffarpur Houseless Data
In 2011, total 498 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 2,286. This approx 0.047614465299552% of total population of Muzaffarpur district.
Muzaffarpur District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Muzaffarpur district for 2011 is 1,514 people per sq. km. In 2001, Muzaffarpur district density was at 1,181 people per sq. km. Muzaffarpur district administers 3,172 square kilometers of areas.
Muzaffarpur District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Muzaffarpur population for 2011 census, 9.86 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 473,437 people lives in urban areas of which males are 250,685 and females are 222,752.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Muzaffarpur district is 889 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Muzaffarpur district was 898 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 63,398 of which males and females were 33,405 and 29,993. This child population figure of Muzaffarpur district is 13.33 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Muzaffarpur district as per census 2011 is 80.19 % of which males and females are 84.27 % and 75.59 % literates respectively.
In actual number 328,809 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 183,111 and 145,698 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 90.14 % population of Muzaffarpur districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Muzaffarpur district population living in rural areas is 4,327,625 of which males and females are 2,276,812 and 2,050,813 respectively.
In rural areas of Muzaffarpur district, sex ratio is 901 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Muzaffarpur district is considered, figure is 917 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 781,937 in rural areas of which males were 407,934 and females were 374,003. The child population comprises 17.92 % of total rural population of Muzaffarpur district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Muzaffarpur district is 61.50 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 69.77 and 52.27 percent respectively.
In total, 2,180,423 people were literate of which males and females were 1,304,006 and 876,417 respectively.
All details regarding Muzaffarpur District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Muzaffarpur District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 90.14 % | 9.86 % |
| Total Population | 4,327,625 | 473,437 |
| Male Population | 2,276,812 | 250,685 |
| Female Population | 2,050,813 | 222,752 |
| Sex Ratio | 901 | 889 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 917 | 898 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 781,937 | 63,398 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 407,934 | 33,405 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 374,003 | 29,993 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 18.07 % | 13.39 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 17.92 % | 13.33 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 18.24 % | 13.46 % |
| Literates | 2,180,423 | 328,809 |
| Male Literates | 1,304,006 | 183,111 |
| Female Literates | 876,417 | 145,698 |
| Average Literacy | 61.50 % | 80.19 % |
| Male Literacy | 69.77 % | 84.27 % |
| Female Literacy | 52.27 % | 75.59 % |
City/Metros in Muzaffarpur District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Muzaffarpur District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzaffarpur (Urban Agglomeration) | 396,590 | 210,025 | 186,565 |
| Cities inside Muzaffarpur District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzaffarpur (Municipal Corporation) | 354,462 | 187,564 | 166,898 |