Saran Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Saran district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Saran
Saran comprises 1,764 villages, of which 1,570 are inhabited and 194 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,31,097, spread across 2,641 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,764(1,570 inhabited • 194 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 6,31,097 |
| Total Area | 2,641 km² |
Saran Urban & Rural Population
Saran had 3,53,202 people in urban areas (8.9%) and 35,98,660 people in rural areas (91.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 35,98,660 | 91.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,53,202 | 8.9% |
| Total | 39,51,862 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Saran
The total population comprises 20,22,821 males (51.2%) and 19,29,041 females (48.8%). The sex ratio is 954 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 18,38,119 | 1,84,702 | 20,22,821 |
| 👩 Female | 17,60,541 | 1,68,500 | 19,29,041 |
Literacy Rate in Saran
The literacy rate is 54.59%. Male literacy stands at 63.56% while female literacy is 45.19%, indicating a gender gap of 18.37 percentage points. The total literate population is 21,57,454.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 11,56,940 | 1,28,827 | 12,85,767 |
| Literate (Female) | 7,75,649 | 96,038 | 8,71,687 |
| Total Literate | 19,32,589 | 2,24,865 | 21,57,454 |
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About Saran Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Saran in Bihar has a total population of 39,51,862 with a literacy rate of 54.59% and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Saran district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.