Madhepura Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Madhepura district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Madhepura
Madhepura comprises 439 villages, of which 380 are inhabited and 59 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,01,289, spread across 1,788 square kilometers.
| Villages | 439(380 inhabited • 59 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 4,01,289 |
| Total Area | 1,788 km² |
Madhepura Urban & Rural Population
Madhepura had 88,461 people in urban areas (4.4%) and 19,13,301 people in rural areas (95.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 19,13,301 | 95.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 88,461 | 4.4% |
| Total | 20,01,762 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Madhepura
The total population comprises 10,47,559 males (52.3%) and 9,54,203 females (47.7%). The sex ratio is 911 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 10,00,760 | 46,799 | 10,47,559 |
| 👩 Female | 9,12,541 | 41,662 | 9,54,203 |
Literacy Rate in Madhepura
The literacy rate is 41.69%. Male literacy stands at 49.42% while female literacy is 33.21%, indicating a gender gap of 16.21 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,34,577.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,86,207 | 31,459 | 5,17,666 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,93,874 | 23,037 | 3,16,911 |
| Total Literate | 7,80,081 | 54,496 | 8,34,577 |
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About Madhepura Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Madhepura in Bihar has a total population of 20,01,762 with a literacy rate of 41.69% and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Madhepura district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.