Begusarai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Begusarai District has a population of 29.71 Lac (29,70,541) with 15.68 Lac (15,67,660) males and 14.03 Lac (14,02,881) females.The sex ratio in Begusarai is 895, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Begusarai District is 5.46 Lac (5,45,965) which is 18.38% of Begusarai District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Begusarai District is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Begusarai District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Begusarai Population Census 2011
- Begusarai Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Begusarai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Begusarai District current estimated population is projected to be 36.59 Lac (36,58,725), indicating a 23.17% increased from Begusarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 19.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 17.35 Lac.
Begusarai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Begusarai District estimated population is projected to be 37.11 Lac (37,10,531), projecting a 24.91% increased from Begusarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 19.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 17.61 Lac.
Begusarai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Begusarai District, with a total Hindu population of 25.54 Lac (25,54,330), accounting for 85.99% of the Begusarai District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.51 Lac (13,50,927), and the Hindu female population is around 12.03 Lac (12,03,403).
Begusarai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Begusarai District, with a total Muslim population of 4.07 Lac (4,07,348), accounting for 13.71% of the Begusarai District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.12 Lac (2,11,896), and the Muslim female population is around 1.95 Lac (1,95,452).
Begusarai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 25,54,330 | 85.99% |
| Muslim | 4,07,348 | 13.71% |
| Religion not stated | 5,690 | 0.19% |
| Christian | 2,209 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 402 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 276 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 229 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 57 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBegusarai Urban Population
The Urban population of Begusarai District is 5.70 Lac (5,69,823), with 3.01 Lac (3,01,352) being males and 2.68 Lac (2,68,471) being females, making up 19.18% of the Begusarai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Begusarai Rural Population
The Rural population of Begusarai District is 24.01 Lac (24,00,718), with 12.66 Lac (12,66,308) being males and 11.34 Lac (11,34,410) being females, making up 80.82% of the Begusarai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Begusarai Literacy Rate
Begusarai District has a literacy rate of 63.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Begusarai District is 71.58 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Begusarai District is 55.21 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Begusarai District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.37%, while in the rural regions of Begusarai District, it is around 61.81%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Begusarai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.87 | 71.58 | 55.21 |
| Urban Area | 72.37 | 78.33 | 65.65 |
| Rural Area | 61.81 | 69.94 | 52.68 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Begusarai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64.93 | 72.82 | 56.03 |
| Muslim | 56.92 | 63.37 | 49.84 |
| Religion not stated | 67.97 | 74.07 | 60.55 |
| Christian | 67.32 | 72.75 | 60.81 |
Begusarai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Begusarai District is 4.32 Lac (4,32,270) with 2.27 Lac (2,27,481) males and 2.05 Lac (2,04,789) females, which is 14.55% of Begusarai District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Begusarai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Begusarai District is 1.60 k (1,597) with 848 (848) males and 749 (749) females, which is 0.05% of Begusarai District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Begusarai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 895 |
| Urban Area | 891 |
| Rural Area | 896 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Begusarai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 891 |
| Muslim | 923 |
| Religion not stated | 805 |
| Christian | 863 |
Begusarai Area & Households
The Total Area of Begusarai District is 1,918 Square KM, with a population density of 1,549 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Begusarai District are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Begusarai District are 1,140.The Total Number of households in Begusarai District are 5.90 Lac(5,89,667).
Begusarai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Begusarai District, there are about 9.38 Lac (9,38,182) workers, making up nearly 31.58% of the Begusarai District total population. Out of these, around 7.15 Lac (7,15,345) are male workers, and about 2.23 Lac (2,22,837) are female workers.
Begusarai - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Begusarai district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,75,455, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 29,70,541 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 29.46% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 16.57%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Begusarai District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 5,75,455 to 29,70,541.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 29.46%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 5.75 Lac | - | - | 2.81 Lac | 2.94 Lac |
| 1911 | 5.93 Lac | 18.02 k | 3.130566248 | 2.90 Lac | 3.03 Lac |
| 1921 | 5.64 Lac | -29.14 k | -4.910441977 | 2.79 Lac | 2.85 Lac |
| 1931 | 6.35 Lac | 71.13 k | 12.60401752 | 3.18 Lac | 3.17 Lac |
| 1941 | 7.18 Lac | 82.93 k | 13.05110031 | 3.60 Lac | 3.59 Lac |
| 1951 | 7.94 Lac | 75.55 k | 10.51685018 | 3.93 Lac | 4.01 Lac |
| 1961 | 9.54 Lac | 1.60 Lac | 20.20185354 | 4.72 Lac | 4.83 Lac |
| 1971 | 11.47 Lac | 1.93 Lac | 20.23360818 | 5.91 Lac | 5.56 Lac |
| 1981 | 14.56 Lac | 3.09 Lac | 26.9222758 | 7.51 Lac | 7.05 Lac |
| 1991 | 18.15 Lac | 3.58 Lac | 24.61164712 | 9.56 Lac | 8.58 Lac |
| 2001 | 23.49 Lac | 5.35 Lac | 29.45784404 | 12.29 Lac | 11.20 Lac |
| 2011 | 29.71 Lac | 6.21 Lac | 26.44011193 | 15.68 Lac | 14.03 Lac |
Begusarai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.59 Lac (36,58,725) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 37.11 Lac (37,10,531) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 37.61 Lac (37,61,012) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 38.11 Lac (38,10,532) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 38.60 Lac (38,60,053) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 39.10 Lac (39,09,574) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 39.59 Lac (39,59,095) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 40.05 Lac (40,04,552) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 40.47 Lac (40,47,075) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 40.90 Lac (40,89,598) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 41.32 Lac (41,32,121) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 41.75 Lac (41,74,644) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 42.17 Lac (42,17,167) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Begusarai District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 42.17 Lac (42,17,167), with a male population of 22.06 Lac (22,06,047) and a female population of 20.11 Lac (20,10,627). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Begusarai District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.