Dostia Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dostia Village has a population of 6.85 k (6,852) with 3.60 k (3,600) males and 3.25 k (3,252) females.The sex ratio in Dostia is 904, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dostia Village is 1.40 k (1,396) which is 20.37% of Dostia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dostia Village is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Dostia village is listed as part of the Sonbarsa Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Sitamarhi District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Dostia Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dostia Village current estimated population is projected to be 8.44 k (8,440), indicating a 23.17% increased from Dostia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.42 k, and the estimated female population is 4.02 k.
Dostia Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dostia Village estimated population is projected to be 8.56 k (8,559), projecting a 24.91% increased from Dostia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.48 k, and the estimated female population is 4.08 k.
Dostia Literacy Rate
Dostia Village has a literacy rate of 51.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dostia Village is 63.12 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dostia Village is 38.77 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dostia
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51.59 | 63.12 | 38.77 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 51.59 | 63.12 | 38.77 |
Dostia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dostia Village is 1.04 k (1,036) with 548 (548) males and 488 (488) females, which is 15.12% of Dostia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Dostia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Dostia Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Dostia Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dostia
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 904 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Dostia Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Dostia Village are 1.47 k(1,471).
Dostia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dostia Village, there are about 2.22 k (2,216) workers, making up nearly 32.34% of the Dostia Village total population. Out of these, around 1.73 k (1,727) are male workers, and about 489 (489) are female workers.
Dostia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.44 k (8,440) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.56 k (8,559) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.68 k (8,676) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.79 k (8,790) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.90 k (8,904) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.02 k (9,019) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.13 k (9,133) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.24 k (9,238) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.34 k (9,336) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.43 k (9,434) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.53 k (9,532) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.63 k (9,630) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.73 k (9,728) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dostia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.73 k (9,728), with a male population of 5.07 k (5,067) and a female population of 4.66 k (4,661). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Dostia Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.
Dostia Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarwarpur | 2,880 |
| 2 | Arazi Sarwarpur | 0 |
| 3 | Basahia | 4,447 |
| 4 | Bela | 5,121 |
| 5 | Parsa Kalan | 1,409 |
| 6 | Indarwa | 2,166 |
| 7 | Betahi | 1,018 |
| 8 | Parsa Khurd | 3,148 |
| 9 | Bishunpur | 4,711 |
| 10 | Araria | 2,916 |