Madhubani Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Madhubani district in Bihar.

Total Population
44,87,379
Male
23,29,313
51.9%
Female
21,58,066
48.1%
Sex Ratio
926
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
48.03%
Density
1282
per km²

Administrative Details of Madhubani

Madhubani comprises 1,110 villages, of which 1,040 are inhabited and 70 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,98,515, spread across 3,501 square kilometers.

Villages1,110(1,040 inhabited70 uninhabited)
Urban Towns6
Households8,98,515
Total Area3,501 km²

Madhubani Urban & Rural Population

Madhubani had 1,61,495 people in urban areas (3.6%) and 43,25,884 people in rural areas (96.4%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural43,25,88496.4%
🏙️ Urban1,61,4953.6%
Total44,87,379100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population43,25,884
Urban Population1,61,495

Gender Distribution in Madhubani

The total population comprises 23,29,313 males (51.9%) and 21,58,066 females (48.1%). The sex ratio is 926 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male22,44,28785,02623,29,313
👩 Female20,81,59776,46921,58,066
Male Population23,29,313
51.9% of total
Female Population21,58,066
48.1% of total

Literacy Rate in Madhubani

The literacy rate is 48.03%. Male literacy stands at 57.53% while female literacy is 37.78%, indicating a gender gap of 19.75 percentage points. The total literate population is 21,55,338.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)12,83,62556,46013,40,085
Literate (Female)7,75,27039,9838,15,253
Total Literate20,58,89596,44321,55,338
Male Literacy Rate57.53%
Female Literacy Rate37.78%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Madhubani?
According to Census 2011, Madhubani has a total population of 44,87,379. This includes 43,25,884 people in rural areas and 1,61,495 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Madhubani?
Madhubani has 23,29,313 males (51.9%) and 21,58,066 females (48.1%).
What is the sex ratio of Madhubani?
The sex ratio of Madhubani is 926 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Madhubani?
Madhubani has an overall literacy rate of 48.03%. The male literacy rate is 57.53% and the female literacy rate is 37.78%.
What is the total area of Madhubani?
Madhubani covers a total area of 3,501 square kilometers with a population density of 1282 persons per square kilometer.

About Madhubani Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Madhubani in Bihar has a total population of 44,87,379 with a literacy rate of 48.03% and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Madhubani 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 Madhubani, Bihar.