Gopalganj District - Population 2011-2025
Gopalganj District Bihar Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Gopalganj District (2021/2025 Projection & 2011 Census)
- District: Gopalganj, Bihar
- Area: 2,033 sq km
- Headquarters: Gopalganj
- Population (2011): 2,562,012 (Male: 1,267,666 | Female: 1,294,346)
- Estimated Population (2025): 3,100,000 – 3,162,548 (varies by projection/source)
- Population Density (2011): 1,260 per sq km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1,021 females per 1000 males (highest in Bihar)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 954 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy Rate (2011): 65.47% (Male: 76.51%, Female: 54.81%)
- SC population: 12.49% | ST population: 2.37%
- Urban population: 6.35% | Rural: 93.65%
- Number of Households (2011): 413,044 – 411,930
- Blocks/Subdistricts: 14 | Villages: 1,534–1,566 | Towns: 5 (4 municipalities + Hathua census town)
- Highest sex ratio among all districts of Bihar
Historical & Projected Population (1901–2036)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 628,381 | - | - | 286,000 | 343,000 |
| 1911 | 597,141 | -31,240 | -4.97% | 278,000 | 320,000 |
| 1921 | 610,307 | +13,166 | +2.20% | 295,000 | 315,000 |
| 1931 | 648,526 | +38,219 | +6.26% | 318,000 | 330,000 |
| 1941 | 746,012 | +97,486 | +15.03% | 358,000 | 388,000 |
| 1951 | 822,854 | +76,842 | +10.30% | 404,000 | 419,000 |
| 1961 | 926,736 | +103,882 | +12.62% | 442,000 | 485,000 |
| 1971 | 1,107,464 | +180,728 | +19.50% | 549,000 | 559,000 |
| 1981 | 1,362,123 | +254,659 | +22.99% | 679,000 | 683,000 |
| 1991 | 1,704,310 | +342,187 | +25.12% | 866,000 | 838,000 |
| 2001 | 2,152,638 | +448,328 | +26.30% | 1,075,710 | 1,076,928 |
| 2011 | 2,562,012 | +409,374 | +19.02% | 1,267,666 | 1,294,346 |
| Year | Estimated Population | Growth % (since 2011) |
| 2025 | 3,100,000 – 3,162,548 | 24.9% |
| 2031 | 3,200,000 – 3,453,819 | 34.8% |
| 2036 | 3,637,194 | 42.0% |
Urban & Rural, Households, City/Town Stats (2011)
| Urban | Rural | Total |
| Population | 162,805 | 2,399,207 | 2,562,012 |
| Male Population | 82,699 | 1,184,967 | 1,267,666 |
| Female Population | 80,106 | 1,214,240 | 1,294,346 |
| Sex Ratio | 969 | 1,025 | 1,021 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 943 | 955 | 954 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 25,741 | 423,789 | 449,530 |
| Child % (0-6) | 15.81% | 17.66% | 17.55% |
| Number of Households | 411,930 – 413,044 |
| Number of Villages | 1,534 – 1,566 |
City List & Population
| City Name | Type | Population 2011 |
| Gopalganj | Nagar Parishad | 67,339 |
| Kataiya | Nagar Panchayat | 20,193 |
| Mirganj | Nagar Panchayat | 26,240 |
| Barauli | Nagar Panchayat | 41,877 |
| Hathua (Census Town) | Census Town | Population not listed as census town figure |
List of Subdivisions, Blocks, Villages
- Subdivisions: 2 (Gopalganj, Hathua)
- Blocks (14): Baikunthpur, Barauli, Bhore/Bhorey, Bijaipur, Gopalganj, Hathua, Katiya, Kuchaikote, Manjha, Pachdeuri, Phulwaria, Sidhwalia, Thawe, Uchkagaon
- Villages: 1,534–1,566 (234 Gram Panchayats)
| Block | Area (sq km) | Population 2011 |
| Baikunthpur | 204.11 | 217,165 |
| Barauli | 184.38 | 263,876 |
| Gopalganj | 195.47 | 219,527 |
| Kuchaikote | 251.43 | 332,041 |
| Manjha | 141.47 | 199,452 |
| Thawe | 69.99 | 116,106 |
| Sidhwalia | 120.13 | 141,563 |
| Bhorey | 147.73 | 178,199 |
| Hathua | 146.65 | 221,804 |
| Kateya | 126.17 | 130,830 |
| Panchdeuri | 92.82 | 99,933 |
| Phulwariya | 95.56 | 130,801 |
| Uchkagaon | 113.29 | 177,677 |
| Vijayipur | 130.40 | 133,038 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion | Population 2011 | % (2011) | Population 2025 (Est.) |
| Hindu | 2,119,262 | 82.72% | 2,616,017 |
| Muslim | 436,057 | 17.02% | 538,269 |
| Christian | 2,463 | 0.10% | 3,040 |
| Sikh | 271 | 0.01% | 335 |
| Buddhist | 167 | 0.01% | 206 |
| Jain | 133 | 0.01% | 164 |
| Not Stated | 3,631 | 0.14% | 4,482 |
| Other | 28 | 0.00% | 35 |
| Total | 2,562,012 | 100.0% | 3,162,548 |
| Religion | Sex Ratio | Avg Literacy Rate | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 1,014 | 65.05% | 76.3% | 54.1% |
| Muslim | 1,058 | 67.46% | 77.56% | 58.09% |
| Christian | 1,033 | 64.69% | 73.94% | 55.89% |
| Religion not stated | 1,005 | 71.72% | 80.26% | 63.49% |
SC/ST/Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste | Total | Male | Female | % of Population | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste | 320,064 | 159,265 | 160,799 | 12.49% | 1,010 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 60,807 | 29,833 | 30,974 | 2.37% | 1,039 |
Sex Ratio & Child Sex Ratio (Area, Caste, Religion)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
| Total | 1,021 |
| Urban Area | 969 |
| Rural Area | 1,025 |
| SC | 1,010 |
| ST | 1,039 |
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 1,014 |
| Muslim | 1,058 |
| Christian | 1,033 |
| Religion not stated | 1,005 |
Literacy Rate (Overall, Urban/Rural, Religion, 2011)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
| Total | 65.47% | 76.51% | 54.81% |
| Urban Area | 75.1% | 82.97% | 67.01% |
| Rural Area | 64.8% | 76.05% | 53.99% |
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 65.05% | 76.3% | 54.1% |
| Muslim | 67.46% | 77.56% | 58.09% |
| Religion not stated | 71.72% | 80.26% | 63.49% |
| Christian | 64.69% | 73.94% | 55.89% |
Child Population (0-6 years, 2011)
| Total | Male | Female | % of Population | Child Sex Ratio |
| Gopalganj |
449,530 |
230,014 |
219,516 |
17.55% |
954 |
Workforce Details (2011)
| Work Profile | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 363,111 | 300,336 | 62,775 |
| Cultivators | 138,969 | 120,197 | 18,772 |