Gaya Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Gaya district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Gaya
Gaya comprises 2,886 villages, of which 2,682 are inhabited and 204 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,88,425, spread across 4,976 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,886(2,682 inhabited • 204 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 6,88,425 |
| Total Area | 4,976 km² |
Gaya Urban & Rural Population
Gaya had 5,81,601 people in urban areas (13.2%) and 38,09,817 people in rural areas (86.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 38,09,817 | 86.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,81,601 | 13.2% |
| Total | 43,91,418 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Gaya
The total population comprises 22,66,566 males (51.6%) and 21,24,852 females (48.4%). The sex ratio is 937 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 19,60,592 | 3,05,974 | 22,66,566 |
| 👩 Female | 18,49,225 | 2,75,627 | 21,24,852 |
Literacy Rate in Gaya
The literacy rate is 52.32%. Male literacy stands at 60.39% while female literacy is 43.71%, indicating a gender gap of 16.68 percentage points. The total literate population is 22,97,613.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 11,43,417 | 2,25,386 | 13,68,803 |
| Literate (Female) | 7,52,491 | 1,76,319 | 9,28,810 |
| Total Literate | 18,95,908 | 4,01,705 | 22,97,613 |
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About Gaya Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Gaya in Bihar has a total population of 43,91,418 with a literacy rate of 52.32% and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Gaya district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.