Gopalganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gopalganj District has a population of 25.62 Lac (25,62,012) with 12.68 Lac (12,67,666) males and 12.94 Lac (12,94,346) females.The sex ratio in Gopalganj is 1022, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gopalganj District is 4.50 Lac (4,49,530) which is 17.55% of Gopalganj District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gopalganj District is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Gopalganj District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Gopalganj Population Census 2011
- Gopalganj 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
Gopalganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gopalganj District current estimated population is projected to be 31.56 Lac (31,55,552), indicating a 23.17% increased from Gopalganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.01 Lac.
Gopalganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gopalganj District estimated population is projected to be 32.00 Lac (32,00,234), projecting a 24.91% increased from Gopalganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.24 Lac.
Gopalganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gopalganj District, with a total Hindu population of 21.19 Lac (21,19,262), accounting for 82.72% of the Gopalganj District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.52 Lac (10,52,392), and the Hindu female population is around 10.67 Lac (10,66,870).
Gopalganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gopalganj District, with a total Muslim population of 4.36 Lac (4,36,057), accounting for 17.02% of the Gopalganj District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.12 Lac (2,11,959), and the Muslim female population is around 2.24 Lac (2,24,098).
Gopalganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 21,19,262 | 82.72% |
| Muslim | 4,36,057 | 17.02% |
| Religion not stated | 3,631 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 2,463 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 271 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 167 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 133 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 28 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGopalganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Gopalganj District is 1.63 Lac (1,62,805), with 82.70 k (82,699) being males and 80.11 k (80,106) being females, making up 6.35% of the Gopalganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Gopalganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Gopalganj District is 23.99 Lac (23,99,207), with 11.85 Lac (11,84,967) being males and 12.14 Lac (12,14,240) being females, making up 93.65% of the Gopalganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Gopalganj Literacy Rate
Gopalganj District has a literacy rate of 65.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gopalganj District is 76.51 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gopalganj District is 54.81 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gopalganj District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.1%, while in the rural regions of Gopalganj District, it is around 64.8%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gopalganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.47 | 76.51 | 54.81 |
| Urban Area | 75.1 | 82.97 | 67.01 |
| Rural Area | 64.8 | 76.05 | 53.99 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gopalganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.05 | 76.3 | 54.1 |
| Muslim | 67.46 | 77.56 | 58.09 |
| Religion not stated | 71.72 | 80.26 | 63.49 |
| Christian | 64.69 | 73.94 | 55.89 |
Gopalganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gopalganj District is 3.20 Lac (3,20,064) with 1.59 Lac (1,59,265) males and 1.61 Lac (1,60,799) females, which is 12.49% of Gopalganj District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Gopalganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gopalganj District is 60.81 k (60,807) with 29.83 k (29,833) males and 30.97 k (30,974) females, which is 2.37% of Gopalganj District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1039 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gopalganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1022 |
| Urban Area | 969 |
| Rural Area | 1025 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gopalganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1014 |
| Muslim | 1058 |
| Religion not stated | 1005 |
| Christian | 1033 |
Gopalganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Gopalganj District is 2,033 Square KM, with a population density of 1,260 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gopalganj District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Gopalganj District are 1,534.The Total Number of households in Gopalganj District are 4.13 Lac(4,13,044).
Gopalganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gopalganj District, there are about 7.28 Lac (7,28,201) workers, making up nearly 28.42% of the Gopalganj District total population. Out of these, around 5.40 Lac (5,39,586) are male workers, and about 1.89 Lac (1,88,615) are female workers.
Gopalganj - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Gopalganj district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 6,28,381, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 25,62,012 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 26.31% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.04%.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.
Gopalganj District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 6,28,381 to 25,62,012.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 26.31%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 6.28 Lac | - | - | 2.86 Lac | 3.43 Lac |
| 1911 | 5.97 Lac | -31.24 k | -4.97150614 | 2.78 Lac | 3.20 Lac |
| 1921 | 6.10 Lac | 13.17 k | 2.204839393 | 2.95 Lac | 3.15 Lac |
| 1931 | 6.49 Lac | 38.22 k | 6.262258175 | 3.18 Lac | 3.30 Lac |
| 1941 | 7.46 Lac | 97.49 k | 15.03193395 | 3.58 Lac | 3.88 Lac |
| 1951 | 8.23 Lac | 76.84 k | 10.3003705 | 4.04 Lac | 4.19 Lac |
| 1961 | 9.27 Lac | 1.04 Lac | 12.62459683 | 4.42 Lac | 4.85 Lac |
| 1971 | 11.07 Lac | 1.81 Lac | 19.50156247 | 5.49 Lac | 5.59 Lac |
| 1981 | 13.62 Lac | 2.55 Lac | 22.99478809 | 6.79 Lac | 6.83 Lac |
| 1991 | 17.04 Lac | 3.42 Lac | 25.12159328 | 8.66 Lac | 8.38 Lac |
| 2001 | 21.53 Lac | 4.48 Lac | 26.30554301 | 10.76 Lac | 10.77 Lac |
| 2011 | 25.62 Lac | 4.09 Lac | 19.01731736 | 12.68 Lac | 12.94 Lac |
Gopalganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.56 Lac (31,55,552) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 32.00 Lac (32,00,234) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 32.44 Lac (32,43,772) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 32.86 Lac (32,86,482) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 33.29 Lac (33,29,192) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 33.72 Lac (33,71,903) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 34.15 Lac (34,14,613) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 34.54 Lac (34,53,819) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 34.90 Lac (34,90,494) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 35.27 Lac (35,27,169) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 35.64 Lac (35,63,844) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 36.01 Lac (36,00,519) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 36.37 Lac (36,37,194) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gopalganj District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 36.37 Lac (36,37,194), with a male population of 17.84 Lac (17,83,889) and a female population of 18.55 Lac (18,55,073). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Gopalganj District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.68%.