Purba Champaran Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purba Champaran District has a population of 50.99 Lac (50,99,371) with 26.81 Lac (26,81,209) males and 24.18 Lac (24,18,162) females.The sex ratio in Purba Champaran is 902, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purba Champaran District is 10.18 Lac (10,18,297) which is 19.97% of Purba Champaran District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purba Champaran District is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Purba Champaran District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.

50.99 Lac

Toatl Population

26.81 Lac

Male Population

24.18 Lac

Female Population

Purba Champaran Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purba Champaran District current estimated population is projected to be 62.81 Lac (62,80,740), indicating a 23.17% increased from Purba Champaran's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 32.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 29.91 Lac.

Purba Champaran Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purba Champaran District estimated population is projected to be 63.70 Lac (63,69,673), projecting a 24.91% increased from Purba Champaran's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 33.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 30.35 Lac.

Purba Champaran Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Purba Champaran District, with a total Hindu population of 40.86 Lac (40,86,453), accounting for 80.14% of the Purba Champaran District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 21.57 Lac (21,56,534), and the Hindu female population is around 19.30 Lac (19,29,919).

Purba Champaran Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Purba Champaran District, with a total Muslim population of 9.90 Lac (9,90,349), accounting for 19.42% of the Purba Champaran District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.13 Lac (5,12,704), and the Muslim female population is around 4.78 Lac (4,77,645).

Purba Champaran Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu40,86,45380.14%
Muslim9,90,34919.42%
Religion not stated15,5900.31%
Christian4,8650.1%
Buddhist8780.02%
Sikh6680.01%
Jain4640.01%
Other religions and persuasions1040%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Purba Champaran Urban Population

The Urban population of Purba Champaran District is 4.01 Lac (4,01,343), with 2.13 Lac (2,13,028) being males and 1.88 Lac (1,88,315) being females, making up 7.87% of the Purba Champaran total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 884 females for every 1000 males.

Purba Champaran Rural Population

The Rural population of Purba Champaran District is 46.98 Lac (46,98,028), with 24.68 Lac (24,68,181) being males and 22.30 Lac (22,29,847) being females, making up 92.13% of the Purba Champaran total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Purba Champaran Literacy Rate

Purba Champaran District has a literacy rate of 55.79% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purba Champaran District is 65.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purba Champaran District is 45.12 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Purba Champaran District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.59%, while in the rural regions of Purba Champaran District, it is around 54.39%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purba Champaran

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 55.79 65.34 45.12
Urban Area 71.59 77.7 64.63
Rural Area 54.39 64.23 43.41

Literacy Rate by Religion in Purba Champaran

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 56.13 65.87 45.15
Muslim 54.29 62.95 44.91
Religion not stated 58.02 68.63 46.32
Christian 61.69 68.06 55.04

Purba Champaran Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purba Champaran District is 6.50 Lac (6,49,726) with 3.40 Lac (3,40,363) males and 3.09 Lac (3,09,363) females, which is 12.74% of Purba Champaran District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Purba Champaran Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purba Champaran District is 12.46 k (12,461) with 6.45 k (6,454) males and 6.01 k (6,007) females, which is 0.24% of Purba Champaran District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purba Champaran

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 902
Urban Area 884
Rural Area 904

Sex Ratio by Religion in Purba Champaran

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 895
Muslim 932
Religion not stated 870
Christian 954

Purba Champaran Area & Households

The Total Area of Purba Champaran District is 3,968 Square KM, with a population density of 1,285 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Purba Champaran District are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Purba Champaran District are 1,293.The Total Number of households in Purba Champaran District are 9.82 Lac(9,81,516).

Purba Champaran Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purba Champaran District, there are about 17.38 Lac (17,37,539) workers, making up nearly 34.07% of the Purba Champaran District total population. Out of these, around 12.61 Lac (12,60,774) are male workers, and about 4.77 Lac (4,76,765) are female workers.

Purba Champaran - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Purba Champaran district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 10,27,835, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 50,99,371 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 29.47% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 16.06%.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.

Purba Champaran District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 10,27,835 to 50,99,371.
  • The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 29.47%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 10.28 Lac - - 5.08 Lac 5.19 Lac
1911 10.96 Lac 67.70 k 6.586173851 5.41 Lac 5.55 Lac
1921 11.14 Lac 18.63 k 1.700729327 5.56 Lac 5.58 Lac
1931 12.32 Lac 1.18 Lac 10.55447951 6.21 Lac 6.11 Lac
1941 13.76 Lac 1.45 Lac 11.73901325 6.96 Lac 6.80 Lac
1951 14.44 Lac 67.61 k 4.912188161 7.20 Lac 7.24 Lac
1961 16.81 Lac 2.37 Lac 16.42205018 8.38 Lac 8.43 Lac
1971 19.56 Lac 2.75 Lac 16.35814642 10.07 Lac 9.49 Lac
1981 24.26 Lac 4.69 Lac 23.99779355 12.60 Lac 11.66 Lac
1991 30.43 Lac 6.18 Lac 25.46113154 16.16 Lac 14.27 Lac
2001 39.40 Lac 8.97 Lac 29.46743427 20.77 Lac 18.63 Lac
2011 50.99 Lac 11.60 Lac 29.43311709 26.81 Lac 24.18 Lac

Historical Population of Purba Champaran by Census Year 1901-2011

Purba Champaran - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 62.81 Lac (62,80,740) 23.17%
2025 63.70 Lac (63,69,673) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 64.56 Lac (64,56,330) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 65.41 Lac (65,41,339) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 66.26 Lac (66,26,349) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 67.11 Lac (67,11,359) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 67.96 Lac (67,96,369) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 68.74 Lac (68,74,403) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 69.47 Lac (69,47,400) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 70.20 Lac (70,20,397) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 70.93 Lac (70,93,394) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 71.66 Lac (71,66,391) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 72.39 Lac (72,39,388) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Purba Champaran District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 72.39 Lac (72,39,388), with a male population of 37.73 Lac (37,73,058) and a female population of 34.66 Lac (34,65,740). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Purba Champaran District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Purba Champaran Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Purba Champaran is 50.99 Lac (50,99,371).

The estimated population of Purba Champaran in 2024 is approximately 62.81 Lac (62,80,740).

Hindu constitute 80.14% of Purba Champaran population, amounting to approximately 40.86 Lac (40,86,453) people.

Muslim constitute 19.42% of Purba Champaran population, totaling around 9.90 Lac (9,90,349) people.

Hindu: 80.14%, Muslim: 19.42%, Religion not stated: 0.31%, Christian: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Purba Champaran is 6.50 Lac (12.74%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 12.46 k (0.24%).

In Purba Champaran, 4.01 Lac (7.87%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 46.98 Lac (92.13%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purba Champaran is 55.79%, with male literacy at 65.34% and female literacy at 45.12%.

The sex ratio in Purba Champaran is 902 females for every 1000 males.

Purba Champaran population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.