Darbhanga District - Population 2011-2025
Darbhanga District Bihar Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Darbhanga District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Population (2011): 3,937,385
- Estimated Population (2025): 4,790,000–4,918,225 (47.9–49.2 lakh)
- Male (2011): 2,059,949 – 2025 est: 2,562,000
- Female (2011): 1,877,436 – 2025 est: 2,356,000
- Area: 2,279 km²
- Population Density (2011): 1,728/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 911 (Urban: 903, Rural: 912)
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 931
- Child Population (0–6): 725,482 (18.43%)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 56.56% (Male: 66.83%, Female: 45.24%, Urban: 75.7%, Rural: 54.4%)
- No. of Households (2011): 803,012
- SC Population: 615,688 (15.64%)
- ST Population: 2,772 (0.07%)
- District HQ: Darbhanga city
Historic & Projected Population Growth (1901–2036)
| Census Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 889,022 | – | 432,000 | 457,000 |
| 2001 | 3,295,789 | – | 1,722,189 | 1,573,600 |
| 2011 | 3,937,385 | +19.5% | 2,059,949 | 1,877,436 |
| 2025 | 4,790,000–4,918,225 | +21.6–24.9% | 2,562,000 | 2,356,000 |
| 2036 | 5,589,759 | +41.97% | 2,898,807 | 2,690,765 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & Est. 2025)
| Religion | 2011 Pop | % | 2025 est. |
| Hindu | 3,042,729 | 77.28% | 3,657,600 |
| Muslim | 881,476 | 22.39% | 1,155,000 |
| Christian | 3,534 | 0.09% | 4,400 |
| Sikh | 832 | 0.02% | 1,006 |
| Buddhist | 245 | 0.01% | 297 |
| Jain | 236 | 0.01% | 286 |
| Others/Not Stated | 8,232 | 0.21% | 9,256 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste | Total | Male | Female |
| SC | 615,688 | 322,327 | 293,361 |
| ST | 2,772 | 1,361 | 1,411 |
Urban/Rural, Literacy & Child Data (2011)
| Category | Total Pop | % | Male | Female |
Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy | Child Pop |
| Urban | 383,328 | 9.74 | 201,404 | 181,924 | 903 | 918 | 75.65% | 57,186 |
| Rural | 3,554,057 | 90.26 | 1,858,545 | 1,695,512 | 912 | 932 | 54.4% | 668,296 |
| Total | 3,937,385 | 100 | 2,059,949 | 1,877,436 | 911 | 931 | 56.56% | 725,482 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 56.96% | 68.07% | 44.59% |
| Muslim | 55.08% | 62.30% | 47.40% |
| Religion not stated | 61.41% | 70.07% | 50.65% |
| Christian | 59.38% | 67.45% | 50.85% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 903 |
| Muslim | 944 |
| Religion not stated | 798 |
| Christian | 950 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 731,347 | 619,269 | 112,078 |
| Cultivators | 179,408 | 157,601 | 21,807 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 301,524 | 247,834 | 53,690 |
| Household Industries | 24,015 | 16,468 | 7,547 |
| Other Workers | 226,400 | 197,366 | 29,034 |
| Marginal Workers | 492,293 | 328,658 | 163,635 |
| Non Working | 2,713,745 | 1,112,022 | 1,601,723 |
List of Blocks / Subdistricts (18)
| Block/Subdistrict Name |
|---|
| Darbhanga Sadar |
| Bahadurpur |
| Manigachhi |
| Keoti |
| Kiratpur |
| Singhwara |
| Hanumannagar |
| Alinagar |
| Biraul |
| Benipur |
| Baheri |
| Taradih |
| Gaura Bauram |
| Hayaghat |
| Ghanshyampur |
| Jale |
| Jhanjharpur |
| Kusheshwar Asthan |
Main Cities / Urban Agglomeration
- Darbhanga (Municipal Corporation): 296,039 (2025 est.: 365,431)
- Darbhanga Metropolitan area: 308,011 (2025 est.: 380,209)
- Total urban agglomerations: 4
- Total villages: 1,247
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Maithili: 72.75%
- Urdu: 20.67%
- Hindi: 5.96%
Nutrition & Health Data (2020 - children under 5)
| Indicator | Number Children | % (2020) | % (2016) |
|---|
| Stunted | 255,374 | 45 | 49 |
| Wasted | 108,562 | 19 | 17 |
| Severely wasted | 36,000 | 6 | 5 |
| Underweight | 220,499 | 39 | 41 |
| Overweight/obesity | 8,494 | 2 | 2 |
| Anemia | 348,147 | 69 | 70 |
Women Nutrition Data (15–49 years, 2020)
| Indicator | Number Women | % (2020) | % (2016) |
|---|
| Underweight (BMI <18.5) | 293,595 | 26 | 31 |
| Overweight/obesity | 154,023 | 13 | 12 |
| Hypertension | 200,126 | 17 | 11 |
| Diabetes | 154,596 | 13 | – |
| Anemia (non-preg) | 703,022 | 61 | 66 |
| Anemia (preg) | 74,677 | 53 | 62 |
Key Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- 5th largest city in Bihar, HQ of Mithila region, bordered by Madhubani, Samastipur, Saharsa, Sitamarhi & Muzaffarpur
- Historic sites: Ramayana circuit (Ahalya Sthan, Gautam Ashram)
- Backward Regions Grant Fund recipient
- Main rivers: Kamla Balan, Baghmati, Kareh
- Major political seats: 18 assembly, 1 Lok Sabha (Darbhanga)