Gaya Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gaya District has a population of 43.91 Lac (43,91,418) with 22.67 Lac (22,66,566) males and 21.25 Lac (21,24,852) females.The sex ratio in Gaya is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gaya District is 7.83 Lac (7,83,059) which is 17.83% of Gaya District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gaya District is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Gaya District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
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Gaya Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gaya District current estimated population is projected to be 54.09 Lac (54,08,776), indicating a 23.17% increased from Gaya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 27.81 Lac, and the estimated female population is 26.28 Lac.
Gaya Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gaya District estimated population is projected to be 54.85 Lac (54,85,362), projecting a 24.91% increased from Gaya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 28.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 26.67 Lac.
Gaya Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gaya District, with a total Hindu population of 38.76 Lac (38,76,395), accounting for 88.27% of the Gaya District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 20.02 Lac (20,02,380), and the Hindu female population is around 18.74 Lac (18,74,015).
Gaya Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gaya District, with a total Muslim population of 4.88 Lac (4,88,121), accounting for 11.12% of the Gaya District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.50 Lac (2,50,474), and the Muslim female population is around 2.38 Lac (2,37,647).
Gaya Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 38,76,395 | 88.27% |
| Muslim | 4,88,121 | 11.12% |
| Religion not stated | 19,345 | 0.44% |
| Christian | 3,943 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 1,723 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 913 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 870 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 108 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGaya Urban Population
The Urban population of Gaya District is 5.82 Lac (5,81,601), with 3.06 Lac (3,05,974) being males and 2.76 Lac (2,75,627) being females, making up 13.24% of the Gaya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Gaya Rural Population
The Rural population of Gaya District is 38.10 Lac (38,09,817), with 19.61 Lac (19,60,592) being males and 18.49 Lac (18,49,225) being females, making up 86.76% of the Gaya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Gaya Literacy Rate
Gaya District has a literacy rate of 63.67% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gaya District is 73.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gaya District is 53.34 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gaya District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.22%, while in the rural regions of Gaya District, it is around 61.01%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gaya
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.67 | 73.31 | 53.34 |
| Urban Area | 80.22 | 85.41 | 74.45 |
| Rural Area | 61.01 | 71.32 | 50.02 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gaya
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.68 | 72.79 | 51.83 |
| Muslim | 71.04 | 77.07 | 64.62 |
| Religion not stated | 69.23 | 78.49 | 60.22 |
| Christian | 73.28 | 79.97 | 65.93 |
Gaya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gaya District is 13.34 Lac (13,34,351) with 6.84 Lac (6,83,943) males and 6.50 Lac (6,50,408) females, which is 30.39% of Gaya District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Gaya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gaya District is 3.10 k (3,098) with 1.64 k (1,635) males and 1.46 k (1,463) females, which is 0.07% of Gaya District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 895 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gaya
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 938 |
| Urban Area | 901 |
| Rural Area | 944 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gaya
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 936 |
| Muslim | 949 |
| Religion not stated | 983 |
| Christian | 930 |
Gaya Area & Households
The Total Area of Gaya District is 4,976 Square KM, with a population density of 883 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gaya District are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Gaya District are 2,886.The Total Number of households in Gaya District are 6.88 Lac(6,88,425).
Gaya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gaya District, there are about 16.64 Lac (16,64,062) workers, making up nearly 37.89% of the Gaya District total population. Out of these, around 10.76 Lac (10,76,170) are male workers, and about 5.88 Lac (5,87,892) are female workers.
Gaya - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Gaya district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,91,096, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 43,91,418 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 30.34% 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 17.24%.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.
Gaya District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,91,096 to 43,91,418.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 30.34%.
- 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 | 7.91 Lac | - | - | 3.88 Lac | 4.03 Lac |
| 1911 | 8.29 Lac | 38.04 k | 4.808898035 | 4.07 Lac | 4.22 Lac |
| 1921 | 8.26 Lac | -3.10 k | -0.373881822 | 4.12 Lac | 4.14 Lac |
| 1931 | 9.16 Lac | 90.37 k | 10.94004036 | 4.58 Lac | 4.58 Lac |
| 1941 | 10.65 Lac | 1.48 Lac | 16.19868006 | 5.32 Lac | 5.33 Lac |
| 1951 | 11.78 Lac | 1.13 Lac | 10.63422779 | 5.91 Lac | 5.87 Lac |
| 1961 | 13.92 Lac | 2.14 Lac | 18.19712026 | 6.98 Lac | 6.95 Lac |
| 1971 | 17.26 Lac | 3.33 Lac | 23.92227635 | 8.80 Lac | 8.45 Lac |
| 1981 | 21.50 Lac | 4.25 Lac | 24.61909975 | 10.94 Lac | 10.56 Lac |
| 1991 | 26.65 Lac | 5.14 Lac | 23.9209247 | 13.87 Lac | 12.78 Lac |
| 2001 | 34.73 Lac | 8.09 Lac | 30.34464461 | 17.92 Lac | 16.81 Lac |
| 2011 | 43.91 Lac | 9.18 Lac | 26.42893418 | 22.67 Lac | 21.25 Lac |
Gaya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.09 Lac (54,08,776) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 54.85 Lac (54,85,362) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 55.60 Lac (55,59,988) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 56.33 Lac (56,33,196) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 57.06 Lac (57,06,404) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 57.80 Lac (57,79,611) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 58.53 Lac (58,52,819) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 59.20 Lac (59,20,020) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 59.83 Lac (59,82,883) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 60.46 Lac (60,45,745) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 61.09 Lac (61,08,608) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 61.71 Lac (61,71,471) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 62.34 Lac (62,34,333) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gaya District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 62.34 Lac (62,34,333), with a male population of 31.90 Lac (31,89,563) and a female population of 30.45 Lac (30,45,364). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Gaya District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.