Pashchim Champaran Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pashchim Champaran District has a population of 39.35 Lac (39,35,042) with 20.61 Lac (20,61,110) males and 18.74 Lac (18,73,932) females.The sex ratio in Pashchim Champaran is 910, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pashchim Champaran District is 7.76 Lac (7,76,031) which is 19.72% of Pashchim Champaran District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pashchim Champaran District is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pashchim Champaran District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Pashchim Champaran Population Census 2011
- Pashchim Champaran 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
Pashchim Champaran Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pashchim Champaran District current estimated population is projected to be 48.47 Lac (48,46,671), indicating a 23.17% increased from Pashchim Champaran's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 25.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.18 Lac.
Pashchim Champaran Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pashchim Champaran District estimated population is projected to be 49.15 Lac (49,15,299), projecting a 24.91% increased from Pashchim Champaran's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 25.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.52 Lac.
Pashchim Champaran Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pashchim Champaran District, with a total Hindu population of 30.47 Lac (30,47,427), accounting for 77.44% of the Pashchim Champaran District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.01 Lac (16,00,617), and the Hindu female population is around 14.47 Lac (14,46,810).
Pashchim Champaran Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pashchim Champaran District, with a total Muslim population of 8.65 Lac (8,65,090), accounting for 21.98% of the Pashchim Champaran District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.49 Lac (4,48,919), and the Muslim female population is around 4.16 Lac (4,16,171).
Pashchim Champaran Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 30,47,427 | 77.44% |
| Muslim | 8,65,090 | 21.98% |
| Religion not stated | 9,602 | 0.24% |
| Christian | 8,469 | 0.22% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,895 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 1,337 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 926 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 296 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPashchim Champaran Urban Population
The Urban population of Pashchim Champaran District is 3.93 Lac (3,93,165), with 2.07 Lac (2,07,301) being males and 1.86 Lac (1,85,864) being females, making up 9.99% of the Pashchim Champaran total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Pashchim Champaran Rural Population
The Rural population of Pashchim Champaran District is 35.42 Lac (35,41,877), with 18.54 Lac (18,53,809) being males and 16.88 Lac (16,88,068) being females, making up 90.01% of the Pashchim Champaran total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Pashchim Champaran Literacy Rate
Pashchim Champaran District has a literacy rate of 55.7% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pashchim Champaran District is 65.59 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pashchim Champaran District is 44.69 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pashchim Champaran District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.12%, while in the rural regions of Pashchim Champaran District, it is around 53.9%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pashchim Champaran
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55.7 | 65.59 | 44.69 |
| Urban Area | 71.12 | 77.47 | 63.98 |
| Rural Area | 53.9 | 64.2 | 42.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pashchim Champaran
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 55.58 | 65.7 | 44.26 |
| Muslim | 55.87 | 64.98 | 45.92 |
| Religion not stated | 55.82 | 66.49 | 44.57 |
| Christian | 79.26 | 83.07 | 75.34 |
Pashchim Champaran Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pashchim Champaran District is 5.54 Lac (5,53,944) with 2.89 Lac (2,89,191) males and 2.65 Lac (2,64,753) females, which is 14.08% of Pashchim Champaran District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 916 females for every 1000 males.
Pashchim Champaran Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pashchim Champaran District is 2.50 Lac (2,50,046) with 1.28 Lac (1,27,680) males and 1.22 Lac (1,22,366) females, which is 6.35% of Pashchim Champaran District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pashchim Champaran
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 910 |
| Urban Area | 897 |
| Rural Area | 911 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pashchim Champaran
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 904 |
| Muslim | 928 |
| Religion not stated | 915 |
| Christian | 982 |
Pashchim Champaran Area & Households
The Total Area of Pashchim Champaran District is 5,228 Square KM, with a population density of 753 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pashchim Champaran District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Pashchim Champaran District are 1,483.The Total Number of households in Pashchim Champaran District are 7.10 Lac(7,10,461).
Pashchim Champaran Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pashchim Champaran District, there are about 14.79 Lac (14,78,947) workers, making up nearly 37.58% of the Pashchim Champaran District total population. Out of these, around 9.99 Lac (9,99,282) are male workers, and about 4.80 Lac (4,79,665) are female workers.
Pashchim Champaran - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Pashchim Champaran district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,62,628, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 39,35,042 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 30.42% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 16.48%.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.
Pashchim Champaran District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,62,628 to 39,35,042.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 30.42%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 7.63 Lac | - | - | 3.77 Lac | 3.85 Lac |
| 1911 | 8.13 Lac | 50.23 k | 6.58604195 | 4.01 Lac | 4.12 Lac |
| 1921 | 8.27 Lac | 13.82 k | 1.700672322 | 4.13 Lac | 4.14 Lac |
| 1931 | 9.14 Lac | 87.25 k | 10.55451995 | 4.60 Lac | 4.54 Lac |
| 1941 | 10.21 Lac | 1.07 Lac | 11.7389606 | 5.17 Lac | 5.05 Lac |
| 1951 | 10.71 Lac | 50.17 k | 4.912276235 | 5.47 Lac | 5.24 Lac |
| 1961 | 13.25 Lac | 2.54 Lac | 23.68342944 | 6.81 Lac | 6.44 Lac |
| 1971 | 15.87 Lac | 2.62 Lac | 19.76399154 | 8.28 Lac | 7.59 Lac |
| 1981 | 19.73 Lac | 3.86 Lac | 24.29655852 | 10.32 Lac | 9.41 Lac |
| 1991 | 23.34 Lac | 3.61 Lac | 18.30346597 | 12.43 Lac | 10.91 Lac |
| 2001 | 30.43 Lac | 7.10 Lac | 30.4156636 | 16.01 Lac | 14.43 Lac |
| 2011 | 39.35 Lac | 8.92 Lac | 29.29475802 | 20.61 Lac | 18.74 Lac |
Pashchim Champaran - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.47 Lac (48,46,671) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 49.15 Lac (49,15,299) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 49.82 Lac (49,82,169) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 50.48 Lac (50,47,769) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 51.13 Lac (51,13,368) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 51.79 Lac (51,78,968) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 52.45 Lac (52,44,568) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 53.05 Lac (53,04,785) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 53.61 Lac (53,61,114) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 54.17 Lac (54,17,444) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 54.74 Lac (54,73,774) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 55.30 Lac (55,30,104) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 55.86 Lac (55,86,433) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pashchim Champaran District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 55.86 Lac (55,86,433), with a male population of 29.00 Lac (29,00,441) and a female population of 26.86 Lac (26,85,743). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Pashchim Champaran District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.