Bhojpur is a district that can be found in the Indian state of Bihar if you look at the map. It has a land area of 2,395 square kilometers and according to the 2011 Census its population was approximately 2.73 million. The district's population is projected to reach around 3.39 million by 2025. The population density of the district is about 1139 people per square kilometer and approximately 70.47% of the population are literate, while the female sex ratio is 907 females per 1000 males. The majority of the district's population have been living in the villages (85.71%), and the district consists of 14 blocks, 1,217 villages, and 6 towns with the SC population making up 15.59% of the total. Moreover, the literacy rate is expected to be close to 71-72% in 2025.
Quick Overview of Bhojpur District (2021/2025 Projections & 2011 Census)
- District: Bhojpur, Bihar
- Area: 2,395 sq km
- Headquarters: Arrah (Ara)
- Population (2011): 2,728,407 (Male: 1,430,380 | Female: 1,298,027)
- Estimated Population (2025): 3,367,946 – 3,390,000
- Population Density (2011): 1,139 per sq km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 907 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 918 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy Rate (2011): 70.47% (Male: 81.74%, Female: 58.03%)
- SC population: 15.59% | ST population: 0.51%
- Urban population (2011): 14.29% | Rural: 85.71%
- Number of Households (2011): 416,090 – 589,667 (different sources; likely typo, use 416,090)
- Blocks/Subdistricts/Taluks: 14 | Villages: 1,217 | Towns: 6
- Literacy (2025 estimated): 71–72%
Historic Population (1901–2011, Decadal and Projected Growth)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 641,566 | - | - | 306,000 | 335,000 |
| 1911 | 609,751 | -31,815 | -4.95% | 296,000 | 314,000 |
| 1921 | 593,796 | -15,955 | -2.62% | 293,000 | 301,000 |
| 1931 | 652,468 | +58,672 | +9.88% | 327,000 | 325,000 |
| 1941 | 762,131 | +109,663 | +16.81% | 385,000 | 377,000 |
| 1951 | 879,888 | +117,757 | +15.45% | 439,000 | 441,000 |
| 1961 | 1,021,109 | +141,221 | +16.05% | 503,000 | 518,000 |
| 1971 | 1,230,052 | +208,943 | +20.46% | 622,000 | 608,000 |
| 1981 | 1,490,714 | +260,662 | +21.19% | 763,000 | 728,000 |
| 1991 | 1,792,771 | +302,057 | +20.26% | 942,000 | 851,000 |
| 2001 | 2,243,144 | +450,373 | +25.12% | 1,179,611 | 1,063,533 |
| 2011 | 2,728,407 | +485,263 | +21.63% | 1,430,380 | 1,298,027 |
| Year | Estimated Population |
|---|
| 2021 | 3,230,000 |
| 2023 | 3,320,000 |
| 2025 | 3,367,946 – 3,390,000 |
| 2026 | 3,420,000 – 3,454,445 |
| 2031 | 3,510,000 – 3,678,134 |
| 2036 | 3,873,418 |
Urban and Rural Population Stats (2011)
| Urban | Rural | Total |
| Population | 389,861 | 2,338,546 | 2,728,407 |
| Male | 206,106 | 1,224,274 | 1,430,380 |
| Female | 183,755 | 1,114,272 | 1,298,027 |
| Sex Ratio | 892 | 910 | 907 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 904 | 920 | 918 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 56,918 | 402,269 | 459,187 |
| Literacy Rate | 78.12% | 69.16% | 70.47% |
| Male Literacy | 84.43% | 81.27% | 81.74% |
| Female Literacy | 71.02% | 55.82% | 58.03% |
| Number of Households | 416,090 |
| Number of Towns | 6 |
| Number of Villages | 1,217 |
City List & Town Population
| City Name | Population 2011 | Estimated Population 2025 |
|---|
| Arrah (Municipal Corporation) | 261,430 | 322,709 |
List of Subdivisions & Blocks/Taluks in Bhojpur
- Subdivisions: Arrah Sadar, Jagdishpur, Piro
- Blocks (14): Arrah, Agiaon, Barhara, Bihiya, Charpokhari, Garhani, Jagdispur, Koilwar, Piro, Udwantnagar, Sahar, Sandesh, Shahpur, Tarari
| Subdivision | Blocks/Taluks |
|---|
| Arrah Sadar | Arrah, Barhara, Koilwar, Udwantnagar, Bihiya, Sandesh, Shahpur |
| Jagdishpur | Jagdishpur, Charpokhari, Garhani, Agiaon |
| Piro | Piro, Tarari, Sahar |
Religion-Wise Population (2011 & Projected 2025)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
% (2011) |
Projected Population 2025 |
| Hindu | 2,518,216 | 92.3% | 3,108,486 |
| Muslim | 197,819 | 7.25% | 244,188 |
| Christian | 2,165 | 0.08% | 2,672 |
| Sikh | 544 | 0.02% | 672 |
| Buddhist | 647 | 0.02% | 799 |
| Jain | 1,472 | 0.05% | 1,817 |
| Others/Not Stated | 7,544 | 0.27% | 9,253 |
| Total | 2,728,407 | 100% | 3,367,946 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Population |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste | 425,402 | 222,716 | 202,686 | 15.59% | 911 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 13,977 | 7,363 | 6,614 | 0.51% | 899 |
Sex Ratio & Child Sex Ratio (Area, Caste, Religion, 2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total Population | 907 |
| Urban | 892 |
| Rural | 910 |
| SC | 911 |
| ST | 899 |
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Hindu | 906 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Christian | 949 |
| Not Stated | 881 |
Literacy Rate (Overall, Urban/Rural, Religion, 2011)
| Category |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Total | 70.47% | 81.74% | 58.03% |
| Urban | 78.12% | 84.43% | 71.02% |
| Rural | 69.16% | 81.27% | 55.82% |
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 70.41% | 81.94% | 57.65% |
| Muslim | 70.94% | 78.89% | 62.39% |
| Christian | 71.86% | 82.64% | 60.32% |
| Not Stated | 71.02% | 82.05% | 59.05% |
Child Population (0-6 years, 2011)
|
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Population |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Bhojpur |
459,187 |
239,364 |
219,823 |
16.83% |
918 |
Workforce Details (2011)
| Work Profile | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 512,009 | 434,666 | 77,343 |
| Cultivators | 147,646 | 133,173 | 14,473 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 184,314 | 153,380 | 30,934 |
| Household Industries | 24,686 | 16,882 | 7,804 |
| Other Workers | 155,363 | 131,231 | 24,132 |
| Marginal Workers | 310,484 | 205,617 | 104,867 |
| Total Workers | 822,493 | 640,283 | 182,210 |
| Non Working | 1,905,914 | 790,097 | 1,115,817 |
Houseless Population (2011)
- Families living without roof: 233
- Total population houseless: 1,145 (~0.042%)
Languages Spoken (2011 Census)
- Bhojpuri: 92.06%
- Hindi: 5.23%
- Urdu: 2.50%
Administration and Governance
- District HQ: Arrah (Ara)
- Subdivisions: Arrah Sadar, Jagdishpur, Piro
- Blocks: Arrah, Agiaon, Barhara, Bihiya, Charpokhari, Garhani, Jagdispur, Koilwar, Piro, Udwantnagar, Sahar, Sandesh, Shahpur, Tarari
- 228 Gram Panchayats, 1209 villages, 1 Municipality (Arrah)
| No. | Constituency | MLA (2025) | Party | Alliance | Remarks |
| 192 | Sandesh | Kiran Devi Yadav | RJD | MGB | |
| 193 | Barhara | Raghvendra Pratap Singh | BJP | NDA | |
| 194 | Arrah | Amrendra Pratap Singh | BJP | NDA | |
| 195 | Agiaon | Shiv Prakash Ranjan | CPI(ML)L | MGB | |
| 196 | Tarari | Sudama Prasad/Vishal Prashant | CPI(ML)L/BJP | MGB/NDA | Bypoll 2024 won by Vishal Prashant (BJP) |
| 197 | Jagdishpur | Ram Vishnun Yadav | RJD | MGB | |
| 198 | Shahpur | Rahul Tiwari | RJD | MGB | |
Education & Economy
- Major colleges: Veer Kunwar Singh University, H.D. Jain College, Maharaja College, Jagjiwan College
- Industrially backward, agriculture mainstay; listed among backward districts for BRGF
Notable People of Bhojpur
- Veer Kunwar Singh, Babu Jagjivan Ram, Meira Kumar, Vashishtha Narayan Singh, Shailendra (lyricist), Vinay Pathak, Neeraj Pandey, Pawan Singh, and others
Neighbouring Districts (Bihar)
| District | Population 2011 | Population 2025 (Est. if available) |
|---|
| Patna | 5,838,465 | 7,207,001 |
| Buxar | 1,706,352 | – |
| Nalanda | 2,877,653 | – |
| Kaimur | 1,626,384 | – |
| Rohtas | 2,959,918 | – |
| Sheikhpura | 636,342 | – |
| Aurangabad | 2,540,073 | – |
| Lakhisarai | 1,000,912 | – |
| Gaya | 4,391,418 | – |
| Munger | 1,367,765 | – |