Gaya District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Gaya District Bihar Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Gaya District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Population (2011): 4,391,418
- Estimated Population (2025): 5,485,362–5,710,000 (54.85–57.13 lakh)
- Male (2011): 2,266,566 — 2025 est: 2,819,000
- Female (2011): 2,124,852 — 2025 est: 2,667,000
- Area: 4,976 km²
- Population Density (2011): 883 people/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 937 (Urban: 901, Rural: 944)
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 960
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 783,059 (17.8%), Boys: 399,426, Girls: 383,633
- Literacy Rate (2011): 63.67% (Male: 73.31%, Female: 53.34%, Urban: 80.22%, Rural: 61.01%)
- No. of Households (2011): 688,425
- District HQ: Gaya
Historic Population Growth (1901–2036)
| Year | Pop | Growth% | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 791,096 | – | 388,000 | 403,000 |
| 1951 | 1,178,093 | +48.97 | 591,000 | 587,000 |
| 1981 | 2,150,406 | +82.55 | 1,094,000 | 1,056,406 |
| 2001 | 3,473,428 | +61.48 | 1,792,163 | 1,681,265 |
| 2011 | 4,391,418 | +26.43 | 2,266,566 | 2,124,852 |
| 2025 (proj.) | 5,485,362–5,710,000 | +24.91–30.0 | 2,819,000 | 2,667,000 |
| 2036 (proj.) | 6,234,333 | +41.97 | 3,189,000 | 3,045,364 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & Projected 2025)
| Religion | 2011 Pop | % | 2025 est |
| Hindu | 3,876,395 | 88.27 | 4,857,880 |
| Muslim | 488,121 | 11.12 | 613,365 |
| Christian | 3,943 | 0.09 | 4,958 |
| Sikh | 913 | 0.02 | 1,127 |
| Buddhist | 870 | 0.02 | 1,075 |
| Jain | 1,723 | 0.04 | 2,129 |
| Other | 108 | 0.00 | 134 |
| Not Stated | 19,345 | 0.44 | 24,236 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste | Total | Male | Female | % | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1,334,351 | 683,943 | 650,408 | 30.39 | 951 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 3,098 | 1,635 | 1,463 | 0.07 | 895 |
Urban/Rural, Household, Literacy & Child Data (2011)
| Category | Total Pop | % | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio | Literacy | Child Pop |
| Urban | 581,601 | 13.24 | 305,974 | 275,627 | 901 | 922 | 80.22 | 80,878 |
| Rural | 3,809,817 | 86.76 | 1,960,592 | 1,849,225 | 943 | 965 | 61.01 | 702,181 |
| Total | 4,391,418 | 100 | 2,266,566 | 2,124,852 | 937 | 960 | 63.67 | 783,059 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 62.68% | 72.79% | 51.83% |
| Muslim | 71.04% | 77.07% | 64.62% |
| Religion not stated | 69.23% | 78.49% | 60.22% |
| Christian | 73.28% | 79.97% | 65.93% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 936 |
| Muslim | 949 |
| Religion not stated | 983 |
| Christian | 930 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 1,007,057 | 734,465 | 272,592 |
| Cultivators | 270,702 | 207,565 | 63,137 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 411,942 | 277,261 | 134,681 |
| Household Industries | 49,055 | 31,200 | 17,855 |
| Other Workers | 275,358 | 218,439 | 56,919 |
| Marginal Workers | 657,005 | 341,705 | 315,300 |
Full List of Blocks/Subdistricts/Taluks
| Block/Subdistrict Name |
| Amas |
| Atri |
| Banke Bazar |
| Barachatti |
| Belaganj |
| Bodh Gaya |
| Dobhi |
| Dumaria |
| Fatehpur |
| Gaya Town C.D.Block |
| Guraru |
| Gurua |
| Imamganj |
| Khizirsarai |
| Konch |
| Manpur |
| Mohanpur |
| Muhra |
| Neem Chak Bathani |
| Paraiya |
| Sherghati |
| Tan Kuppa |
| Tikari |
| Wazirganj |
List of Cities & Metropolitan/Urban Agglomeration
- Gaya (Municipal Corporation, 2011): 468,614 (2025 est.: 578,457)
- Gaya Metropolitan:
- 2011: 475,987; 2025 est.: 587,558
- Literacy (2025 estimate): 81.63%, Sex Ratio: 896, Child Sex Ratio: 918
- Total urban agglomerations: 6
- Total villages (2011): 2,886
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Hindi: 51.36%
- Magahi: 41.37%
- Urdu: 7.04%
Education & Socio-Economic Highlights
- Major universities: Magadh University, Central University of South Bihar, IIM Bodh Gaya
- Major industries: Textile (Manchester of Bihar), tourism, agriculture
- Key attractions: Buddhist circuit—Bodh Gaya, Vishnupad temple, Mahabodhi temple, Gaya hills, Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary
- Political profile: 13 assembly constituencies, multiple Lok Sabha seats, recent bypolls
- Backward Regions Grant Fund recipient
- Major rivers: Falgu and more