Samastipur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Samastipur district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Samastipur
Samastipur comprises 1,246 villages, of which 1,129 are inhabited and 117 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,35,493, spread across 2,904 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,246(1,129 inhabited • 117 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 8,35,493 |
| Total Area | 2,904 km² |
Samastipur Urban & Rural Population
Samastipur had 1,47,797 people in urban areas (3.5%) and 41,13,769 people in rural areas (96.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 41,13,769 | 96.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,47,797 | 3.5% |
| Total | 42,61,566 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Samastipur
The total population comprises 22,30,003 males (52.3%) and 20,31,563 females (47.7%). The sex ratio is 911 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 21,52,273 | 77,730 | 22,30,003 |
| 👩 Female | 19,61,496 | 70,067 | 20,31,563 |
Literacy Rate in Samastipur
The literacy rate is 50.28%. Male literacy stands at 58.01% while female literacy is 41.81%, indicating a gender gap of 16.20 percentage points. The total literate population is 21,42,880.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 12,36,255 | 57,320 | 12,93,575 |
| Literate (Female) | 8,04,327 | 44,978 | 8,49,305 |
| Total Literate | 20,40,582 | 1,02,298 | 21,42,880 |
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About Samastipur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Samastipur in Bihar has a total population of 42,61,566 with a literacy rate of 50.28% and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Samastipur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.