Muzaffarpur District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Muzaffarpur District Bihar Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Muzaffarpur District Census 2021 & Projection 2025
- Population (2011): 4,801,062
- Estimated Population (2025): 5,926,431–6,340,000 (59.26–63.40 lakh)
- Male (2011): 2,527,497 (2025 est: 3,119,942–3,119,942)
- Female (2011): 2,273,565 (2025 est: 2,806,489–2,806,489)
- Area: 3,172 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 1,514/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 900 females/1000 males (Urban: 889, Rural: 901)
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 915
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 845,335 (17.61%)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 63.43% (Male: 71.28%, Female: 54.67%)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 751,975 (15.66%)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5,979 (0.12%)
- No. of Households (2011): 945,703
- District HQ: Muzaffarpur
Historic & Projected Population Growth
| Census Year | Population | Growth (%) | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 1,078,094 | – | 516,000 | 562,000 |
| 1951 | 1,377,181 | 28% | 683,000 | 694,000 |
| 1981 | 2,357,388 | 71% | 1,201,000 | 1,156,000 |
| 2001 | 3,746,714 | 59% | 1,951,466 | 1,795,248 |
| 2011 | 4,801,062 | 28% | 2,527,497 | 2,273,565 |
| 2025 (proj.) | 5,926,431–6,340,000 | 24.91%–32.1% | 3,119,942–3,119,942 | 2,806,489–2,806,489 |
| 2036 (proj.) | 6,815,890 | 41.97% | 3,556,751 | 3,258,502 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & Projected 2025)
| Religion | 2011 Pop | % (2011) | 2025 est. |
| Hindu | 4,032,773 | 84.00% | 4,978,055 |
| Muslim | 745,546 | 15.53% | 920,302 |
| Christian | 5,149 | 0.11% | 6,356 |
| Sikh | 933 | 0.02% | 1,152 |
| Buddhist | 288 | 0.01% | 356 |
| Jain | 382 | 0.01% | 472 |
| Other/Not Stated | 15,893 | 0.33% | 19,618 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste | Total | Male | Female | % | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 751,975 | 393,135 | 358,840 | 15.66% | 913 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5,979 | 3,124 | 2,855 | 0.12% | 914 |
Urban/Rural Distribution, Literacy & Child Data (2011)
| Category | Population (%) | Total | Male | Female |
Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy | Child Pop |
| Urban | 9.86 | 473,437 | 250,685 | 222,752 | 889 | 898 | 80.19% | 63,398 |
| Rural | 90.14 | 4,327,625 | 2,276,812 | 2,050,813 | 901 | 917 | 61.50% | 781,937 |
| Total | 100 | 4,801,062 | 2,527,497 | 2,273,565 | 900 | 915 | 63.43% | 845,335 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 63.62% | 71.72% | 54.54% |
| Muslim | 62.31% | 68.81% | 55.27% |
| Religion not stated | 63.93% | 71.85% | 55.5% |
| Christian | 69.96% | 75.72% | 63.83% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 895 |
| Muslim | 927 |
| Religion not stated | 914 |
| Christian | 940 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 910,304 | 758,127 | 152,177 |
| Cultivators | 198,918 | 175,463 | 23,455 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 366,307 | 298,560 | 67,747 |
| Household Industries | 34,933 | 22,062 | 12,871 |
| Other Workers | 310,146 | 262,042 | 48,104 |
| Marginal Workers | 637,282 | 437,181 | 200,101 |
Full List of Blocks/Subdistricts
| Block/Subdistrict Name | Population (2011) |
| Musahri | 683,073 |
| Kurhani | 435,676 |
| Baruraj (Motipur) | 406,795 |
| Paroo (Paroo) | 361,662 |
| Minapur | 340,925 |
| Sakra | 306,833 |
| Aurai | 290,545 |
| Kanti | 272,858 |
| Gaighat | 259,719 |
| Bochaha | 245,659 |
| Katra | 244,823 |
| Sahebganj | 241,438 |
| Saraiya | 331,651 |
| Marwan | 164,858 |
| Bandra | 124,057 |
| Dholi (Moraul) | 90,490 |
Major Cities & Towns
- Muzaffarpur (Municipal Corporation, 2011): 354,462 (2025 Est. 437,548)
- Total towns: 9
- Total villages: 1,786
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Hindi: 48.33%
- Bajjika: 39.01% (under Hindi)
- Urdu: 7.65%
- Bhojpuri: 3.54%
- Maithili: 1.33%
Economic/Industry & Socio-Geographic Highlights
- Key rivers: Gandak, Bagmati, Lakhandei, Budhi Gandak
- Major industries: Textiles, leather products, bag manufacturing, dairy, NTPC Kanti Thermal Power, lychee cultivation, food processing, biofuel parks
- Education hub: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology, SK Medical College & Hospital
- Major transport hub: NH27, Railways, Proposed metro, Patahi Airport (non-operational, planned upgrade)
- Cultural history: Ancient Vajjika League, independence struggle (Khudi Ram Bose), Buddhist/Jain religious centers, literary history
- Political seats: 16 Blocks, 11 Assembly constituencies (Gaighat, Aurai, Minapur, Bochahan, Sakra, Kurhani, Muzaffarpur-v, Kanti, Baruraj, Paroo, Sahebganj)