Sitamarhi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sitamarhi District has a population of 34.24 Lac (34,23,574) with 18.03 Lac (18,03,252) males and 16.20 Lac (16,20,322) females.The sex ratio in Sitamarhi is 899, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sitamarhi District is 6.63 Lac (6,63,227) which is 19.37% of Sitamarhi District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sitamarhi District is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sitamarhi District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Sitamarhi Population Census 2011
- Sitamarhi 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
Sitamarhi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sitamarhi District current estimated population is projected to be 42.17 Lac (42,16,712), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sitamarhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.04 Lac.
Sitamarhi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sitamarhi District estimated population is projected to be 42.76 Lac (42,76,419), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sitamarhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.34 Lac.
Sitamarhi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sitamarhi District, with a total Hindu population of 26.72 Lac (26,72,311), accounting for 78.06% of the Sitamarhi District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 14.15 Lac (14,14,808), and the Hindu female population is around 12.58 Lac (12,57,503).
Sitamarhi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sitamarhi District, with a total Muslim population of 7.40 Lac (7,40,101), accounting for 21.62% of the Sitamarhi District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.83 Lac (3,82,506), and the Muslim female population is around 3.58 Lac (3,57,595).
Sitamarhi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 26,72,311 | 78.06% |
| Muslim | 7,40,101 | 21.62% |
| Religion not stated | 7,543 | 0.22% |
| Christian | 2,897 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 261 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 253 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 188 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 20 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSitamarhi Urban Population
The Urban population of Sitamarhi District is 1.90 Lac (1,90,498), with 1.02 Lac (1,01,567) being males and 88.93 k (88,931) being females, making up 5.56% of the Sitamarhi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 876 females for every 1000 males.
Sitamarhi Rural Population
The Rural population of Sitamarhi District is 32.33 Lac (32,33,076), with 17.02 Lac (17,01,685) being males and 15.31 Lac (15,31,391) being females, making up 94.44% of the Sitamarhi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Sitamarhi Literacy Rate
Sitamarhi District has a literacy rate of 52.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sitamarhi District is 60.64 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sitamarhi District is 42.41 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sitamarhi District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.38%, while in the rural regions of Sitamarhi District, it is around 50.8%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sitamarhi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52.05 | 60.64 | 42.41 |
| Urban Area | 72.38 | 78.51 | 65.39 |
| Rural Area | 50.8 | 59.53 | 41.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sitamarhi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 53.96 | 62.93 | 43.78 |
| Muslim | 44.9 | 51.84 | 37.43 |
| Religion not stated | 56.39 | 67.9 | 44.38 |
| Christian | 56.19 | 65.73 | 44.88 |
Sitamarhi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sitamarhi District is 4.06 Lac (4,05,714) with 2.14 Lac (2,13,624) males and 1.92 Lac (1,92,090) females, which is 11.85% of Sitamarhi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Sitamarhi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sitamarhi District is 2.99 k (2,989) with 1.59 k (1,585) males and 1.40 k (1,404) females, which is 0.09% of Sitamarhi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sitamarhi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 899 |
| Urban Area | 876 |
| Rural Area | 900 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sitamarhi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 889 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Religion not stated | 898 |
| Christian | 846 |
Sitamarhi Area & Households
The Total Area of Sitamarhi District is 2,294 Square KM, with a population density of 1,492 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sitamarhi District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Sitamarhi District are 834.The Total Number of households in Sitamarhi District are 7.36 Lac(7,36,322).
Sitamarhi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sitamarhi District, there are about 11.15 Lac (11,14,583) workers, making up nearly 32.56% of the Sitamarhi District total population. Out of these, around 8.66 Lac (8,65,929) are male workers, and about 2.49 Lac (2,48,654) are female workers.
Sitamarhi - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Sitamarhi district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,82,557, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 34,23,574 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 33.22% 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 14.85%.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.
Sitamarhi District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,82,557 to 34,23,574.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 33.22%.
- 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 | 7.83 Lac | - | - | 3.75 Lac | 4.08 Lac |
| 1911 | 8.08 Lac | 25.38 k | 3.243086446 | 3.86 Lac | 4.22 Lac |
| 1921 | 7.82 Lac | -25.72 k | -3.182801608 | 3.76 Lac | 4.06 Lac |
| 1931 | 8.35 Lac | 52.83 k | 6.754357145 | 4.10 Lac | 4.25 Lac |
| 1941 | 9.21 Lac | 86.21 k | 10.32387088 | 4.50 Lac | 4.71 Lac |
| 1951 | 10.00 Lac | 78.39 k | 8.508952364 | 4.91 Lac | 5.08 Lac |
| 1961 | 11.59 Lac | 1.59 Lac | 15.89458363 | 5.70 Lac | 5.88 Lac |
| 1971 | 13.24 Lac | 1.65 Lac | 14.26330936 | 6.76 Lac | 6.48 Lac |
| 1981 | 16.28 Lac | 3.04 Lac | 22.9584988 | 8.41 Lac | 7.87 Lac |
| 1991 | 20.14 Lac | 3.86 Lac | 23.71912545 | 10.69 Lac | 9.45 Lac |
| 2001 | 26.83 Lac | 6.69 Lac | 33.21706866 | 14.18 Lac | 12.65 Lac |
| 2011 | 34.24 Lac | 7.41 Lac | 27.61577802 | 18.03 Lac | 16.20 Lac |
Sitamarhi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.17 Lac (42,16,712) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 42.76 Lac (42,76,419) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 43.35 Lac (43,34,598) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 43.92 Lac (43,91,671) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 44.49 Lac (44,48,744) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 45.06 Lac (45,05,817) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 45.63 Lac (45,62,890) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 46.15 Lac (46,15,281) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 46.64 Lac (46,64,289) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 47.13 Lac (47,13,297) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 47.62 Lac (47,62,305) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 48.11 Lac (48,11,313) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 48.60 Lac (48,60,321) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sitamarhi District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 48.60 Lac (48,60,321), with a male population of 25.38 Lac (25,37,577) and a female population of 23.22 Lac (23,22,266). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sitamarhi District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.68%.