Madhubani Population
As per the 2011 Census, Madhubani District has a population of 44.87 Lac (44,87,379) with 23.29 Lac (23,29,313) males and 21.58 Lac (21,58,066) females.The sex ratio in Madhubani is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Madhubani District is 8.10 Lac (8,10,479) which is 18.06% of Madhubani District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Madhubani District is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Madhubani District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Madhubani Population Census 2011
- Madhubani 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
Madhubani Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Madhubani District current estimated population is projected to be 55.27 Lac (55,26,968), indicating a 23.17% increased from Madhubani's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 28.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 26.69 Lac.
Madhubani Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Madhubani District estimated population is projected to be 56.05 Lac (56,05,228), projecting a 24.91% increased from Madhubani's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 28.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 27.08 Lac.
Madhubani Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Madhubani District, with a total Hindu population of 36.52 Lac (36,52,168), accounting for 81.39% of the Madhubani District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.02 Lac (19,01,691), and the Hindu female population is around 17.50 Lac (17,50,477).
Madhubani Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Madhubani District, with a total Muslim population of 8.19 Lac (8,18,912), accounting for 18.25% of the Madhubani District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.19 Lac (4,19,415), and the Muslim female population is around 3.99 Lac (3,99,497).
Madhubani Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 36,52,168 | 81.39% |
| Muslim | 8,18,912 | 18.25% |
| Religion not stated | 11,534 | 0.26% |
| Christian | 3,262 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 564 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 442 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 328 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 169 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMadhubani Urban Population
The Urban population of Madhubani District is 1.61 Lac (1,61,495), with 85.03 k (85,026) being males and 76.47 k (76,469) being females, making up 3.6% of the Madhubani total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Madhubani Rural Population
The Rural population of Madhubani District is 43.26 Lac (43,25,884), with 22.44 Lac (22,44,287) being males and 20.82 Lac (20,81,597) being females, making up 96.4% of the Madhubani total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Madhubani Literacy Rate
Madhubani District has a literacy rate of 58.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Madhubani District is 70.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Madhubani District is 46.16 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Madhubani District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.06%, while in the rural regions of Madhubani District, it is around 58.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Madhubani
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.62 | 70.14 | 46.16 |
| Urban Area | 71.06 | 78.81 | 62.39 |
| Rural Area | 58.14 | 69.8 | 45.55 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Madhubani
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60.67 | 72.57 | 47.72 |
| Muslim | 48.99 | 58.56 | 38.9 |
| Religion not stated | 59.28 | 70.59 | 48.91 |
| Christian | 56.02 | 67.87 | 42.24 |
Madhubani Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Madhubani District is 5.87 Lac (5,87,158) with 3.03 Lac (3,03,389) males and 2.84 Lac (2,83,769) females, which is 13.08% of Madhubani District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Madhubani Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Madhubani District is 3.99 k (3,990) with 2.06 k (2,056) males and 1.93 k (1,934) females, which is 0.09% of Madhubani District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Madhubani
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 927 |
| Urban Area | 900 |
| Rural Area | 928 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Madhubani
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 921 |
| Muslim | 953 |
| Religion not stated | 1024 |
| Christian | 874 |
Madhubani Area & Households
The Total Area of Madhubani District is 3,501 Square KM, with a population density of 1,282 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Madhubani District are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Madhubani District are 1,110.The Total Number of households in Madhubani District are 8.99 Lac(8,98,515).
Madhubani Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Madhubani District, there are about 16.37 Lac (16,36,938) workers, making up nearly 36.48% of the Madhubani District total population. Out of these, around 11.06 Lac (11,05,947) are male workers, and about 5.31 Lac (5,30,991) are female workers.
Madhubani - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Madhubani district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 10,52,146, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 44,87,379 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 26.24% 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 14.47%.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.
Madhubani District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 10,52,146 to 44,87,379.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 26.24%.
- 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 | 10.52 Lac | - | - | 5.12 Lac | 5.40 Lac |
| 1911 | 10.58 Lac | 6.17 k | 0.586135384 | 5.10 Lac | 5.48 Lac |
| 1921 | 10.52 Lac | -5.84 k | -0.551443666 | 5.13 Lac | 5.39 Lac |
| 1931 | 11.44 Lac | 91.24 k | 8.668692998 | 5.67 Lac | 5.76 Lac |
| 1941 | 12.49 Lac | 1.05 Lac | 9.190417526 | 6.13 Lac | 6.35 Lac |
| 1951 | 13.62 Lac | 1.13 Lac | 9.038416111 | 6.60 Lac | 7.02 Lac |
| 1961 | 16.01 Lac | 2.39 Lac | 17.57723256 | 7.79 Lac | 8.22 Lac |
| 1971 | 18.92 Lac | 2.91 Lac | 18.17503285 | 9.50 Lac | 9.42 Lac |
| 1981 | 23.26 Lac | 4.34 Lac | 22.92791005 | 11.73 Lac | 11.52 Lac |
| 1991 | 28.32 Lac | 5.06 Lac | 21.76328249 | 14.66 Lac | 13.66 Lac |
| 2001 | 35.75 Lac | 7.43 Lac | 26.24472815 | 18.41 Lac | 17.34 Lac |
| 2011 | 44.87 Lac | 9.12 Lac | 25.51122555 | 23.29 Lac | 21.58 Lac |
Madhubani - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.27 Lac (55,26,968) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 56.05 Lac (56,05,228) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 56.81 Lac (56,81,485) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 57.56 Lac (57,56,292) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 58.31 Lac (58,31,100) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 59.06 Lac (59,05,907) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 59.81 Lac (59,80,714) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 60.49 Lac (60,49,384) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 61.14 Lac (61,13,620) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 61.78 Lac (61,77,856) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 62.42 Lac (62,42,093) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 63.06 Lac (63,06,329) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 63.71 Lac (63,70,565) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Madhubani District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 63.71 Lac (63,70,565), with a male population of 32.78 Lac (32,77,862) and a female population of 30.93 Lac (30,92,967). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Madhubani District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.