Bihar Population 2011
As per details from Census 2011, Bihar has population of 10.41 Crores, an increase from figure of 8.30 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Bihar as per 2011 census is 104,099,452 of which male and female are 54,278,157 and 49,821,295 respectively. In 2001, total population was 82,998,509 in which males were 43,243,795 while females were 39,754,714. The total population growth in this decade was 25.42 percent while in previous decade it was 28.43 percent. The population of Bihar forms 8.60 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 8.07 percent.
Recently as per Bihar census data, 96.79% houses are owned while 2.09% were rented. In all, 71.04% couples in Bihar lived in single family. In 2011, 44.40% of Uttar Pradesh population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 0.87% of Uttar Pradesh population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Jio. 1.71% of family in Uttar Pradesh owned car while 8.10% owned two wheller. In few months we will also get details of election data for Bihar.
Bihar Population 2022
As per projection, population of Bihar in 2022 is .
Bihar
Bihar is a famous Indian state located in the northern region of the country and has a population of about 100 million. The state has produced some of the biggest political leaders in the country yet remains infamous for its lack of administration and law enforcement. The state has a population density of about 1100 people per sq. km. which is the highest among the different states in the country and second only to the union territory of New Delhi. The state has seen an alarming rise in population in recent years and many efforts to take control over the same have not borne the best of results. The Bihar Census 2011 revealed that the state has the third highest population in the country and the growth rate is 25% which exceeds the national average of about 17%. The state has a rich history and has mentions in the different historical texts and travelogues of foreign visitors to the country in ancient times.
The state is bordered by Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal in the east and west respectively along with Jharkhand in the south. Its northern region is bound by the country of Nepal. Patna is the capital of Bihar and is a city of political and economic importance. The city has shown tremendous growth in the last decade but the progress in this city is yet to reflect on the other regions in the state. The sex ratio in Bihar is above 900 and thus fairly close to the national average. Bihar has a notified forest area spread over 7% of the state, which is an encouraging stat given the rampant deforestation to accommodate the ever growing population. The literacy rate in Bihar is also not at par with that of many other states in the country and various attempts are being made to improve the educational facilities and the way of life of Bihar in general.
Capital City
The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Bihar is Patna.
The languages spoken in the Bihar state includes Hindi, Urdu, Maithili and Magadhi. In total Bihar (BR) state comprises 38 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Bihar state is BR.
Bihar Literacy Rate 2011
Literacy rate in Bihar has seen upward trend and is 61.80 percent as per 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 71.20 percent while female literacy is at 51.50 percent. In 2001, literacy rate in Bihar stood at 47.00 percent of which male and female were 59.68 percent and 33.12 percent literate respectively.
In actual numbers, total literates in Bihar stands at 52,504,553 of which males were 31,608,023 and females were 20,896,530.
Bihar Density 2011
Total area of Bihar is 94,163 sq. km. Density of Bihar is 1,106 per sq km which is higher than national average 382 per sq km. In 2001, density of Bihar was 881 per sq km, while nation average in 2001 was 324 per sq km.
Bihar Sex Ratio
Sex Ratio in Bihar is 918 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 919 per 1000 males in Bihar.
Bihar 2022 Population
What is the population of Bihar in 2022 ? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Bihar was done in 2011 and next would be in 2021. But we can do projection of future Bihar 2022 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.
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 |