Muzaffarpur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Muzaffarpur district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur comprises 1,786 villages, of which 1,719 are inhabited and 67 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 9,45,703, spread across 3,172 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,786(1,719 inhabited • 67 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 9,45,703 |
| Total Area | 3,172 km² |
Muzaffarpur Urban & Rural Population
Muzaffarpur had 4,73,437 people in urban areas (9.9%) and 43,27,625 people in rural areas (90.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 43,27,625 | 90.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,73,437 | 9.9% |
| Total | 48,01,062 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Muzaffarpur
The total population comprises 25,27,497 males (52.6%) and 22,73,565 females (47.4%). The sex ratio is 900 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 22,76,812 | 2,50,685 | 25,27,497 |
| 👩 Female | 20,50,813 | 2,22,752 | 22,73,565 |
Literacy Rate in Muzaffarpur
The literacy rate is 52.26%. Male literacy stands at 58.84% while female literacy is 44.96%, indicating a gender gap of 13.88 percentage points. The total literate population is 25,09,232.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 13,04,006 | 1,83,111 | 14,87,117 |
| Literate (Female) | 8,76,417 | 1,45,698 | 10,22,115 |
| Total Literate | 21,80,423 | 3,28,809 | 25,09,232 |
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About Muzaffarpur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Muzaffarpur in Bihar has a total population of 48,01,062 with a literacy rate of 52.26% and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Muzaffarpur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.