Kishanganj Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kishanganj district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Kishanganj
Kishanganj comprises 771 villages, of which 732 are inhabited and 39 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,38,445, spread across 1,884 square kilometers.
| Villages | 771(732 inhabited • 39 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 3,38,445 |
| Total Area | 1,884 km² |
Kishanganj Urban & Rural Population
Kishanganj had 1,61,123 people in urban areas (9.5%) and 15,29,277 people in rural areas (90.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,29,277 | 90.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,61,123 | 9.5% |
| Total | 16,90,400 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kishanganj
The total population comprises 8,66,970 males (51.3%) and 8,23,430 females (48.7%). The sex ratio is 950 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,83,318 | 83,652 | 8,66,970 |
| 👩 Female | 7,45,959 | 77,471 | 8,23,430 |
Literacy Rate in Kishanganj
The literacy rate is 44.08%. Male literacy stands at 50.74% while female literacy is 37.06%, indicating a gender gap of 13.68 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,45,056.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,86,310 | 53,611 | 4,39,921 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,63,156 | 41,979 | 3,05,135 |
| Total Literate | 6,49,466 | 95,590 | 7,45,056 |
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About Kishanganj Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kishanganj in Bihar has a total population of 16,90,400 with a literacy rate of 44.08% and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kishanganj district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.