Khagaria Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Khagaria district in Bihar.

Total Population
16,66,886
Male
8,83,786
53.0%
Female
7,83,100
47.0%
Sex Ratio
886
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
46.08%
Density
1122
per km²

Administrative Details of Khagaria

Khagaria comprises 301 villages, of which 245 are inhabited and 56 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,28,823, spread across 1,486 square kilometers.

Villages301(245 inhabited56 uninhabited)
Urban Towns2
Households3,28,823
Total Area1,486 km²

Khagaria Urban & Rural Population

Khagaria had 87,159 people in urban areas (5.2%) and 15,79,727 people in rural areas (94.8%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural15,79,72794.8%
🏙️ Urban87,1595.2%
Total16,66,886100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population15,79,727
Urban Population87,159

Gender Distribution in Khagaria

The total population comprises 8,83,786 males (53.0%) and 7,83,100 females (47.0%). The sex ratio is 886 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male8,37,28146,5058,83,786
👩 Female7,42,44640,6547,83,100
Male Population8,83,786
53.0% of total
Female Population7,83,100
47.0% of total

Literacy Rate in Khagaria

The literacy rate is 46.08%. Male literacy stands at 52.18% while female literacy is 39.19%, indicating a gender gap of 12.99 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,68,028.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)4,29,30031,8534,61,153
Literate (Female)2,82,74424,1313,06,875
Total Literate7,12,04455,9847,68,028
Male Literacy Rate52.18%
Female Literacy Rate39.19%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Khagaria?
According to Census 2011, Khagaria has a total population of 16,66,886. This includes 15,79,727 people in rural areas and 87,159 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Khagaria?
Khagaria has 8,83,786 males (53.0%) and 7,83,100 females (47.0%).
What is the sex ratio of Khagaria?
The sex ratio of Khagaria is 886 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Khagaria?
Khagaria has an overall literacy rate of 46.08%. The male literacy rate is 52.18% and the female literacy rate is 39.19%.
What is the total area of Khagaria?
Khagaria covers a total area of 1,486 square kilometers with a population density of 1122 persons per square kilometer.

About Khagaria Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Khagaria in Bihar has a total population of 16,66,886 with a literacy rate of 46.08% and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Khagaria district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Khagaria, Bihar.