Siwan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Siwan District has a population of 33.30 Lac (33,30,464) with 16.75 Lac (16,75,090) males and 16.55 Lac (16,55,374) females.The sex ratio in Siwan is 989, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Siwan District is 5.51 Lac (5,51,418) which is 16.56% of Siwan District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Siwan District is 941 females for every 1000 males.

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

33.30 Lac

Toatl Population

16.75 Lac

Male Population

16.55 Lac

Female Population

Siwan Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Siwan District current estimated population is projected to be 41.02 Lac (41,02,031), indicating a 23.17% increased from Siwan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 20.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.48 Lac.

Siwan Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Siwan District estimated population is projected to be 41.60 Lac (41,60,115), projecting a 24.91% increased from Siwan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 20.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.78 Lac.

Siwan Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Siwan District, with a total Hindu population of 27.13 Lac (27,12,635), accounting for 81.45% of the Siwan District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.65 Lac (13,65,234), and the Hindu female population is around 13.47 Lac (13,47,401).

Siwan Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Siwan District, with a total Muslim population of 6.08 Lac (6,08,282), accounting for 18.26% of the Siwan District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.05 Lac (3,05,060), and the Muslim female population is around 3.03 Lac (3,03,222).

Siwan Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu27,12,63581.45%
Muslim6,08,28218.26%
Religion not stated5,7080.17%
Christian2,6180.08%
Buddhist4070.01%
Sikh3690.01%
Jain3590.01%
Other religions and persuasions860%

Based on Data from Census 2011

Explore State wise Religion Population

Siwan Urban Population

The Urban population of Siwan District is 1.83 Lac (1,82,913), with 95.41 k (95,405) being males and 87.51 k (87,508) being females, making up 5.49% of the Siwan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Siwan Rural Population

The Rural population of Siwan District is 31.48 Lac (31,47,551), with 15.80 Lac (15,79,685) being males and 15.68 Lac (15,67,866) being females, making up 94.51% of the Siwan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 993 females for every 1000 males.

Siwan Literacy Rate

Siwan District has a literacy rate of 69.45% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Siwan District is 80.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Siwan District is 58.66 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Siwan District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.93%, while in the rural regions of Siwan District, it is around 68.95%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Siwan

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.45 80.23 58.66
Urban Area 77.93 84.1 71.22
Rural Area 68.95 79.99 57.94

Literacy Rate by Religion in Siwan

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 69.02 80.25 57.75
Muslim 71.36 80.1 62.64
Religion not stated 73.43 83.16 64.15
Christian 69.86 78.39 61.32

Siwan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Siwan District is 3.87 Lac (3,86,685) with 1.96 Lac (1,95,965) males and 1.91 Lac (1,90,720) females, which is 11.61% of Siwan District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Siwan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Siwan District is 87.00 k (87,000) with 43.47 k (43,472) males and 43.53 k (43,528) females, which is 2.61% of Siwan District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Siwan

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 989
Urban Area 918
Rural Area 993

Sex Ratio by Religion in Siwan

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 987
Muslim 994
Religion not stated 1010
Christian 966

Siwan Area & Households

The Total Area of Siwan District is 2,219 Square KM, with a population density of 1,501 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Siwan District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Siwan District are 1,530.The Total Number of households in Siwan District are 5.36 Lac(5,35,661).

Siwan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Siwan District, there are about 9.32 Lac (9,32,416) workers, making up nearly 28% of the Siwan District total population. Out of these, around 7.30 Lac (7,30,396) are male workers, and about 2.02 Lac (2,02,020) are female workers.

Siwan - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Siwan district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,22,808, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 33,30,464 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 25.03% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 13.94%.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.

Siwan District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 8,22,808 to 33,30,464.
  • The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 25.03%.
  • The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 8.23 Lac - - 3.74 Lac 4.49 Lac
1911 7.82 Lac -40.91 k -4.971512188 3.64 Lac 4.18 Lac
1921 7.99 Lac 17.24 k 2.204752002 3.87 Lac 4.12 Lac
1931 8.49 Lac 50.05 k 6.262349197 4.17 Lac 4.32 Lac
1941 9.77 Lac 1.28 Lac 15.03192469 4.69 Lac 5.08 Lac
1951 10.77 Lac 1.01 Lac 10.30040897 5.09 Lac 5.69 Lac
1961 12.13 Lac 1.36 Lac 12.6051902 5.63 Lac 6.50 Lac
1971 14.62 Lac 2.49 Lac 20.50651628 7.04 Lac 7.58 Lac
1981 17.79 Lac 3.17 Lac 21.67226263 8.60 Lac 9.19 Lac
1991 21.71 Lac 3.92 Lac 22.03802286 10.77 Lac 10.94 Lac
2001 27.14 Lac 5.43 Lac 25.0292611 13.36 Lac 13.78 Lac
2011 33.30 Lac 6.16 Lac 22.69844445 16.75 Lac 16.55 Lac

Historical Population of Siwan by Census Year 1901-2011

Siwan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 41.02 Lac (41,02,031) 23.17%
2025 41.60 Lac (41,60,115) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 42.17 Lac (42,16,711) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 42.72 Lac (42,72,232) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 43.28 Lac (43,27,753) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 43.83 Lac (43,83,274) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 44.39 Lac (44,38,795) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 44.90 Lac (44,89,760) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 45.37 Lac (45,37,435) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 45.85 Lac (45,85,111) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 46.33 Lac (46,32,786) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 46.80 Lac (46,80,461) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 47.28 Lac (47,28,136) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Siwan District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 47.28 Lac (47,28,136), with a male population of 23.57 Lac (23,57,225) and a female population of 23.73 Lac (23,72,503). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Siwan District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Siwan Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Siwan is 33.30 Lac (33,30,464).

The estimated population of Siwan in 2024 is approximately 41.02 Lac (41,02,031).

Hindu constitute 81.45% of Siwan population, amounting to approximately 27.13 Lac (27,12,635) people.

Muslim constitute 18.26% of Siwan population, totaling around 6.08 Lac (6,08,282) people.

Hindu: 81.45%, Muslim: 18.26%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Christian: 0.08%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Siwan is 3.87 Lac (11.61%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 87.00 k (2.61%).

In Siwan, 1.83 Lac (5.49%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 31.48 Lac (94.51%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Siwan is 69.45%, with male literacy at 80.23% and female literacy at 58.66%.

The sex ratio in Siwan is 989 females for every 1000 males.

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