Araria Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Araria district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Araria
Araria comprises 742 villages, of which 716 are inhabited and 26 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,68,142, spread across 2,830 square kilometers.
| Villages | 742(716 inhabited • 26 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 5,68,142 |
| Total Area | 2,830 km² |
Araria Urban & Rural Population
Araria had 1,68,777 people in urban areas (6.0%) and 26,42,792 people in rural areas (94.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 26,42,792 | 94.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,68,777 | 6.0% |
| Total | 28,11,569 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Araria
The total population comprises 14,63,333 males (52.0%) and 13,48,236 females (48.0%). The sex ratio is 921 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 13,74,254 | 89,079 | 14,63,333 |
| 👩 Female | 12,68,538 | 79,698 | 13,48,236 |
Literacy Rate in Araria
The literacy rate is 42.53%. Male literacy stands at 49.73% while female literacy is 34.72%, indicating a gender gap of 15.01 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,95,768.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,69,568 | 58,075 | 7,27,643 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,24,835 | 43,290 | 4,68,125 |
| Total Literate | 10,94,403 | 1,01,365 | 11,95,768 |
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About Araria Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Araria in Bihar has a total population of 28,11,569 with a literacy rate of 42.53% and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Araria district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.