Darbhanga Population
As per the 2011 Census, Darbhanga District has a population of 39.37 Lac (39,37,385) with 20.60 Lac (20,59,949) males and 18.77 Lac (18,77,436) females.The sex ratio in Darbhanga is 912, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Darbhanga District is 7.25 Lac (7,25,482) which is 18.43% of Darbhanga District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Darbhanga District is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Darbhanga District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Darbhanga Population Census 2011
- Darbhanga 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
Darbhanga Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Darbhanga District current estimated population is projected to be 48.50 Lac (48,49,557), indicating a 23.17% increased from Darbhanga's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 25.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.22 Lac.
Darbhanga Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Darbhanga District estimated population is projected to be 49.18 Lac (49,18,225), projecting a 24.91% increased from Darbhanga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 25.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.56 Lac.
Darbhanga Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Darbhanga District, with a total Hindu population of 30.43 Lac (30,42,729), accounting for 77.28% of the Darbhanga District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.99 Lac (15,99,397), and the Hindu female population is around 14.43 Lac (14,43,332).
Darbhanga Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Darbhanga District, with a total Muslim population of 8.81 Lac (8,81,476), accounting for 22.39% of the Darbhanga District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.53 Lac (4,53,444), and the Muslim female population is around 4.28 Lac (4,28,032).
Darbhanga Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 30,42,729 | 77.28% |
| Muslim | 8,81,476 | 22.39% |
| Religion not stated | 8,232 | 0.21% |
| Christian | 3,534 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 832 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 245 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 236 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 101 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDarbhanga Urban Population
The Urban population of Darbhanga District is 3.83 Lac (3,83,328), with 2.01 Lac (2,01,404) being males and 1.82 Lac (1,81,924) being females, making up 9.74% of the Darbhanga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Darbhanga Rural Population
The Rural population of Darbhanga District is 35.54 Lac (35,54,057), with 18.59 Lac (18,58,545) being males and 16.96 Lac (16,95,512) being females, making up 90.26% of the Darbhanga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Darbhanga Literacy Rate
Darbhanga District has a literacy rate of 56.56% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Darbhanga District is 66.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Darbhanga District is 45.24 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Darbhanga District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.65%, while in the rural regions of Darbhanga District, it is around 54.4%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Darbhanga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56.56 | 66.83 | 45.24 |
| Urban Area | 75.65 | 82.3 | 68.27 |
| Rural Area | 54.4 | 65.07 | 42.64 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Darbhanga
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 56.96 | 68.07 | 44.59 |
| Muslim | 55.08 | 62.3 | 47.4 |
| Religion not stated | 61.41 | 70.07 | 50.65 |
| Christian | 59.38 | 67.45 | 50.85 |
Darbhanga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Darbhanga District is 6.16 Lac (6,15,688) with 3.22 Lac (3,22,327) males and 2.93 Lac (2,93,361) females, which is 15.64% of Darbhanga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Darbhanga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Darbhanga District is 2.77 k (2,772) with 1.36 k (1,361) males and 1.41 k (1,411) females, which is 0.07% of Darbhanga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1037 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Darbhanga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 912 |
| Urban Area | 904 |
| Rural Area | 913 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Darbhanga
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 903 |
| Muslim | 944 |
| Religion not stated | 798 |
| Christian | 950 |
Darbhanga Area & Households
The Total Area of Darbhanga District is 2,279 Square KM, with a population density of 1,728 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Darbhanga District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Darbhanga District are 1,247.The Total Number of households in Darbhanga District are 8.03 Lac(8,03,012).
Darbhanga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Darbhanga District, there are about 12.24 Lac (12,23,640) workers, making up nearly 31.08% of the Darbhanga District total population. Out of these, around 9.48 Lac (9,47,927) are male workers, and about 2.76 Lac (2,75,713) are female workers.
Darbhanga - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Darbhanga district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,89,022, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 39,37,385 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 31.26% 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 14.91%.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.
Darbhanga District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 8,89,022 to 39,37,385.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 31.26%.
- 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 | 8.89 Lac | - | - | 4.32 Lac | 4.57 Lac |
| 1911 | 8.94 Lac | 5.21 k | 0.586037241 | 4.31 Lac | 4.63 Lac |
| 1921 | 8.89 Lac | -4.93 k | -0.551311069 | 4.34 Lac | 4.56 Lac |
| 1931 | 9.66 Lac | 77.09 k | 8.668708718 | 4.80 Lac | 4.87 Lac |
| 1941 | 10.55 Lac | 88.82 k | 9.190360443 | 5.18 Lac | 5.37 Lac |
| 1951 | 11.51 Lac | 95.37 k | 9.038407594 | 5.58 Lac | 5.92 Lac |
| 1961 | 13.38 Lac | 1.87 Lac | 16.27176507 | 6.41 Lac | 6.97 Lac |
| 1971 | 16.23 Lac | 2.85 Lac | 21.30434848 | 8.16 Lac | 8.07 Lac |
| 1981 | 20.08 Lac | 3.85 Lac | 23.74772925 | 10.15 Lac | 9.93 Lac |
| 1991 | 25.11 Lac | 5.03 Lac | 25.03574109 | 13.14 Lac | 11.97 Lac |
| 2001 | 32.96 Lac | 7.85 Lac | 31.25618539 | 17.22 Lac | 15.74 Lac |
| 2011 | 39.37 Lac | 6.42 Lac | 19.46714429 | 20.60 Lac | 18.77 Lac |
Darbhanga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.50 Lac (48,49,557) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 49.18 Lac (49,18,225) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 49.85 Lac (49,85,136) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 50.51 Lac (50,50,774) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 51.16 Lac (51,16,413) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 51.82 Lac (51,82,052) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 52.48 Lac (52,47,690) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 53.08 Lac (53,07,943) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 53.64 Lac (53,64,307) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 54.21 Lac (54,20,670) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 54.77 Lac (54,77,033) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 55.33 Lac (55,33,396) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 55.90 Lac (55,89,759) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Darbhanga District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 55.90 Lac (55,89,759), with a male population of 28.99 Lac (28,98,807) and a female population of 26.91 Lac (26,90,765). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Darbhanga District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.