Vaishali Population
As per the 2011 Census, Vaishali District has a population of 34.95 Lac (34,95,021) with 18.45 Lac (18,44,535) males and 16.50 Lac (16,50,486) females.The sex ratio in Vaishali is 895, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Vaishali District is 6.02 Lac (6,01,893) which is 17.22% of Vaishali District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Vaishali District is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Vaishali District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Vaishali Population Census 2011
- Vaishali 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
Vaishali Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Vaishali District current estimated population is projected to be 43.05 Lac (43,04,711), indicating a 23.17% increased from Vaishali's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.42 Lac.
Vaishali Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Vaishali District estimated population is projected to be 43.66 Lac (43,65,664), projecting a 24.91% increased from Vaishali's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.71 Lac.
Vaishali Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Vaishali District, with a total Hindu population of 31.52 Lac (31,52,346), accounting for 90.2% of the Vaishali District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.67 Lac (16,66,953), and the Hindu female population is around 14.85 Lac (14,85,393).
Vaishali Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Vaishali District, with a total Muslim population of 3.34 Lac (3,33,980), accounting for 9.56% of the Vaishali District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.73 Lac (1,72,906), and the Muslim female population is around 1.61 Lac (1,61,074).
Vaishali Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 31,52,346 | 90.2% |
| Muslim | 3,33,980 | 9.56% |
| Religion not stated | 5,106 | 0.15% |
| Christian | 2,203 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 707 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 362 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 246 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 71 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationVaishali Urban Population
The Urban population of Vaishali District is 2.33 Lac (2,33,079), with 1.23 Lac (1,23,314) being males and 1.10 Lac (1,09,765) being females, making up 6.67% of the Vaishali total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Vaishali Rural Population
The Rural population of Vaishali District is 32.62 Lac (32,61,942), with 17.21 Lac (17,21,221) being males and 15.41 Lac (15,40,721) being females, making up 93.33% of the Vaishali total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Vaishali Literacy Rate
Vaishali District has a literacy rate of 66.6% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Vaishali District is 75.41 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Vaishali District is 56.73 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Vaishali District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.23%, while in the rural regions of Vaishali District, it is around 66.04%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Vaishali
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.6 | 75.41 | 56.73 |
| Urban Area | 74.23 | 80.31 | 67.38 |
| Rural Area | 66.04 | 75.05 | 55.95 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Vaishali
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.47 | 75.48 | 56.33 |
| Muslim | 67.8 | 74.72 | 60.34 |
| Religion not stated | 67.01 | 73.76 | 59.05 |
| Christian | 68.31 | 75.43 | 60.79 |
Vaishali Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Vaishali District is 7.38 Lac (7,38,031) with 3.88 Lac (3,87,827) males and 3.50 Lac (3,50,204) females, which is 21.12% of Vaishali District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Vaishali Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Vaishali District is 2.27 k (2,274) with 1.23 k (1,232) males and 1.04 k (1,042) females, which is 0.07% of Vaishali District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 846 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Vaishali
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 895 |
| Urban Area | 891 |
| Rural Area | 896 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Vaishali
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 892 |
| Muslim | 932 |
| Religion not stated | 806 |
| Christian | 940 |
Vaishali Area & Households
The Total Area of Vaishali District is 2,036 Square KM, with a population density of 1,717 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Vaishali District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Vaishali District are 1,569.The Total Number of households in Vaishali District are 6.26 Lac(6,26,087).
Vaishali Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Vaishali District, there are about 10.60 Lac (10,60,344) workers, making up nearly 30.34% of the Vaishali District total population. Out of these, around 8.59 Lac (8,58,648) are male workers, and about 2.02 Lac (2,01,696) are female workers.
Vaishali - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Vaishali district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,37,793, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 34,95,021 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 29.08% 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 15.68%.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.
Vaishali District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,37,793 to 34,95,021.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 29.08%.
- 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 | 7.38 Lac | - | - | 3.53 Lac | 3.85 Lac |
| 1911 | 7.62 Lac | 23.93 k | 3.243050558 | 3.64 Lac | 3.98 Lac |
| 1921 | 7.37 Lac | -24.25 k | -3.18292811 | 3.55 Lac | 3.83 Lac |
| 1931 | 7.87 Lac | 49.81 k | 6.754398454 | 3.87 Lac | 4.01 Lac |
| 1941 | 8.69 Lac | 81.28 k | 10.32380822 | 4.24 Lac | 4.44 Lac |
| 1951 | 9.42 Lac | 73.91 k | 8.509092584 | 4.56 Lac | 4.86 Lac |
| 1961 | 11.33 Lac | 1.91 Lac | 20.22489793 | 5.48 Lac | 5.85 Lac |
| 1971 | 13.49 Lac | 2.16 Lac | 19.05451131 | 6.69 Lac | 6.80 Lac |
| 1981 | 16.63 Lac | 3.14 Lac | 23.24235169 | 8.34 Lac | 8.29 Lac |
| 1991 | 21.46 Lac | 4.84 Lac | 29.08452013 | 11.17 Lac | 10.29 Lac |
| 2001 | 27.18 Lac | 5.72 Lac | 26.67002164 | 14.16 Lac | 13.03 Lac |
| 2011 | 34.95 Lac | 7.77 Lac | 28.56805476 | 18.45 Lac | 16.50 Lac |
Vaishali - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.05 Lac (43,04,711) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 43.66 Lac (43,65,664) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 44.25 Lac (44,25,057) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 44.83 Lac (44,83,321) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 45.42 Lac (45,41,586) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 46.00 Lac (45,99,850) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 46.58 Lac (46,58,114) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 47.12 Lac (47,11,598) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 47.62 Lac (47,61,628) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 48.12 Lac (48,11,659) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 48.62 Lac (48,61,690) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 49.12 Lac (49,11,721) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 49.62 Lac (49,61,752) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Vaishali District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 49.62 Lac (49,61,752), with a male population of 25.96 Lac (25,95,672) and a female population of 23.65 Lac (23,65,497). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Vaishali District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.68%.