Buxar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Buxar district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Buxar
Buxar comprises 1,133 villages, of which 835 are inhabited and 298 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,61,660, spread across 1,703 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,133(835 inhabited • 298 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 2,61,660 |
| Total Area | 1,703 km² |
Buxar Urban & Rural Population
Buxar had 1,64,499 people in urban areas (9.6%) and 15,41,853 people in rural areas (90.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,41,853 | 90.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,64,499 | 9.6% |
| Total | 17,06,352 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Buxar
The total population comprises 8,87,977 males (52.0%) and 8,18,375 females (48.0%). The sex ratio is 922 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,01,086 | 86,891 | 8,87,977 |
| 👩 Female | 7,40,767 | 77,608 | 8,18,375 |
Literacy Rate in Buxar
The literacy rate is 58.01%. Male literacy stands at 66.84% while female literacy is 48.42%, indicating a gender gap of 18.42 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,89,807.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,30,083 | 63,461 | 5,93,544 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,48,097 | 48,166 | 3,96,263 |
| Total Literate | 8,78,180 | 1,11,627 | 9,89,807 |
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About Buxar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Buxar in Bihar has a total population of 17,06,352 with a literacy rate of 58.01% and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Buxar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.