Darbhanga Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Darbhanga district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Darbhanga
Darbhanga comprises 1,247 villages, of which 1,069 are inhabited and 178 are uninhabited. There are 4 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,03,012, spread across 2,279 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,247(1,069 inhabited • 178 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 4 |
| Households | 8,03,012 |
| Total Area | 2,279 km² |
Darbhanga Urban & Rural Population
Darbhanga had 3,83,328 people in urban areas (9.7%) and 35,54,057 people in rural areas (90.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 35,54,057 | 90.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,83,328 | 9.7% |
| Total | 39,37,385 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Darbhanga
The total population comprises 20,59,949 males (52.3%) and 18,77,436 females (47.7%). The sex ratio is 911 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 18,58,545 | 2,01,404 | 20,59,949 |
| 👩 Female | 16,95,512 | 1,81,924 | 18,77,436 |
Literacy Rate in Darbhanga
The literacy rate is 46.14%. Male literacy stands at 54.64% while female literacy is 36.81%, indicating a gender gap of 17.83 percentage points. The total literate population is 18,16,634.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 9,84,342 | 1,41,224 | 11,25,566 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,85,551 | 1,05,517 | 6,91,068 |
| Total Literate | 15,69,893 | 2,46,741 | 18,16,634 |
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About Darbhanga Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Darbhanga in Bihar has a total population of 39,37,385 with a literacy rate of 46.14% and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Darbhanga district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.