Saharsa Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Saharsa district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Saharsa
Saharsa comprises 468 villages, of which 445 are inhabited and 23 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,68,979, spread across 1,687 square kilometers.
| Villages | 468(445 inhabited • 23 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 3,68,979 |
| Total Area | 1,687 km² |
Saharsa Urban & Rural Population
Saharsa had 1,56,540 people in urban areas (8.2%) and 17,44,121 people in rural areas (91.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 17,44,121 | 91.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,56,540 | 8.2% |
| Total | 19,00,661 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Saharsa
The total population comprises 9,97,174 males (52.5%) and 9,03,487 females (47.5%). The sex ratio is 906 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 9,13,883 | 83,291 | 9,97,174 |
| 👩 Female | 8,30,238 | 73,249 | 9,03,487 |
Literacy Rate in Saharsa
The literacy rate is 42.35%. Male literacy stands at 50.78% while female literacy is 33.05%, indicating a gender gap of 17.73 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,04,996.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,49,094 | 57,280 | 5,06,374 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,56,983 | 41,639 | 2,98,622 |
| Total Literate | 7,06,077 | 98,919 | 8,04,996 |
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About Saharsa Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Saharsa in Bihar has a total population of 19,00,661 with a literacy rate of 42.35% and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Saharsa district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.