Patna District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Patna, a district of Bihar
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Bihar. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Patna District of Bihar.
In 2011, Patna had population of 5,838,465 of which male and female were 3,078,512 and 2,759,953 respectively. In 2001 census, Patna had a population of 4,718,592 of which males
were 2,519,942 and remaining 2,198,650 were females. Patna District population
constituted 5.61 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Patna District was at 5.69
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 23.73 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Patna District recorded increase
of 30.17 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Patna Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Patna in 2011 were 70.68 compared to 70.68 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 78.48 and 61.96 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 73.34 and 50.83 in Patna District. Total literate in Patna District were 3,459,679 of which male and female were 2,028,047 and 1,431,632 respectively. In 2001, Patna District had 2,453,501 in its district.
Patna Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Patna, it stood at 897 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 873. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 909 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 923 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Patna District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 91.74 % | 5,356,075 |
| Muslims | 7.54 % | 439,952 |
| Christian | 0.21 % | 12,551 |
| Sikh | 0.08 % | 4,803 |
| Buddhist | 0.02 % | 1,062 |
| Jain | 0.04 % | 2,151 |
| Others | 0.00 % | 203 |
| Not Stated | 0.37 % | 21,668 |
Patna Population 2024
What is the population of Patna district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Patna was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Patna 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5,838,465 | 58.38 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 7,010,000 | 70.16 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 7,130,000 | 71.37 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 7,240,000 | 72.41 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 7,330,000 | 73.30 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 7,400,000 | 74.07 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 7,470,000 | 74.74 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 7,530,000 | 75.31 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 7,570,000 | 75.79 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 7,620,000 | 76.21 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 7,650,000 | 76.57 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 7,680,000 | 76.87 Lakhs |
Patna Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58.38 Lakhs | 47.19 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 5,838,465 | 4,718,592 |
| Male | 3,078,512 | 2,519,942 |
| Female | 2,759,953 | 2,198,650 |
| Population Growth | 23.73% | 30.17% |
| Area Sq. Km | 3,202 | 3,202 |
| Density/km2 | 1,823 | 1,474 |
| Proportion to Bihar Population | 5.61% | 5.69% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 897 | 873 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 909 | 923 |
| Average Literacy | 70.68 | 62.92 |
| Male Literacy | 78.48 | 73.34 |
| Female Literacy | 61.96 | 50.83 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 943,552 | 818,994 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 16.16% | 17.36% |
Patna Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Patna. There were total 943,552 children under age of 0-6 against 818,994 of 2001 census. Of total 943,552 male and female were 494,228 and 449,324 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 909 compared to 923 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 16.16 percent of Patna District compared to 17.36 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.2 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Patna Houseless Data
In 2011, total 2,006 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Patna district of Bihar. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 8,102. This approx 0.13876935119077% of total population of Patna district.
Patna District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Patna district for 2011 is 1,823 people per sq. km. In 2001, Patna district density was at 1,474 people per sq. km. Patna district administers 3,202 square kilometers of areas.
Patna District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Patna population for 2011 census, 43.07 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 2,514,590 people lives in urban areas of which males are 1,332,487 and females are 1,182,103.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Patna district is 887 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Patna district was 883 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 329,592 of which males and females were 175,005 and 154,587. This child population figure of Patna district is 13.13 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Patna district as per census 2011 is 80.98 % of which males and females are 85.75 % and 75.59 % literates respectively.
In actual number 1,769,307 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 992,574 and 776,733 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 56.93 % population of Patna districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Patna district population living in rural areas is 3,323,875 of which males and females are 1,746,025 and 1,577,850 respectively.
In rural areas of Patna district, sex ratio is 904 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Patna district is considered, figure is 923 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 613,960 in rural areas of which males were 319,223 and females were 294,737. The child population comprises 18.28 % of total rural population of Patna district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Patna district is 62.38 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 72.57 and 51.04 percent respectively.
In total, 1,690,372 people were literate of which males and females were 1,035,473 and 654,899 respectively.
All details regarding Patna District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Patna District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 56.93 % | 43.07 % |
| Total Population | 3,323,875 | 2,514,590 |
| Male Population | 1,746,025 | 1,332,487 |
| Female Population | 1,577,850 | 1,182,103 |
| Sex Ratio | 904 | 887 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 923 | 883 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 613,960 | 329,592 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 319,223 | 175,005 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 294,737 | 154,587 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 18.47 % | 13.11 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 18.28 % | 13.13 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 18.68 % | 13.08 % |
| Literates | 1,690,372 | 1,769,307 |
| Male Literates | 1,035,473 | 992,574 |
| Female Literates | 654,899 | 776,733 |
| Average Literacy | 62.38 % | 80.98 % |
| Male Literacy | 72.57 % | 85.75 % |
| Female Literacy | 51.04 % | 75.59 % |
City/Metros in Patna District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Patna District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna (Urban Agglomeration) | 2,049,156 | 1,087,285 | 961,871 |
| Cities inside Patna District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna (Municipal Corporation) | 1,684,222 | 893,399 | 790,823 |
| Dinapur Nizamat (Nagar Parishad) | 182,429 | 96,875 | 85,554 |