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.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Purba Champaran Population Census 2011
- Purba 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 40,86,453 | 80.14% |
| Muslim | 9,90,349 | 19.42% |
| Religion not stated | 15,590 | 0.31% |
| Christian | 4,865 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 878 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 668 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 464 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 104 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPurba 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 |
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 1.68%.