Pashchim Champaran District - Population 2011-2025
Pashchim Champaran District Bihar Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Pashchim Champaran District (2021/2022 Projection & 2011 Census)
- District: Pashchim Champaran (West Champaran), Bihar
- Area: 5,228 sq km
- Headquarters: Bettiah
- Population (2011): 3,935,042 (Males: 2,061,110 | Females: 1,873,932)
- Population (2025 Estimate): 4,857,416 – 5,250,000 (varies by projection source)
- Population (2026 Estimate): 4,982,169 – 5,310,000
- Sex Ratio (2011): 909 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6, 2011): 953 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy rate (2011): 55.7% (Male: 65.59%, Female: 44.69%)
- Population Density (2011): 753 per sq km
- Urban population: 9.99% | Rural: 90.01%
- SC Population: 14.08% | ST Population: 6.35%
- Number of Households: 710,461
- Number of Towns: 8 | Villages: 1,483
Historical Population Data (1901–2036, decadal and projected)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 762,628 | - | - | 377,000 | 385,000 |
| 1911 | 813,000 | +50,372 | +6.59% | 401,000 | 412,000 |
| 1921 | 826,679 | +13,679 | +1.7% | 413,000 | 414,000 |
| 1931 | 913,931 | +87,252 | +10.6% | 460,000 | 454,000 |
| 1941 | 1,021,217 | +107,286 | +11.7% | 517,000 | 505,000 |
| 1951 | 1,071,382 | +50,165 | +4.9% | 547,000 | 524,000 |
| 1961 | 1,325,122 | +253,740 | +23.7% | 681,000 | 644,000 |
| 1971 | 1,587,019 | +261,897 | +19.76% | 828,000 | 759,000 |
| 1981 | 1,972,610 | +385,591 | +24.3% | 1,032,000 | 941,000 |
| 1991 | 2,333,666 | +361,056 | +18.3% | 1,243,000 | 1,091,000 |
| 2001 | 3,043,466 | +710,000 | +30.4% | 1,600,839 | 1,442,627 |
| 2011 | 3,935,042 | +891,576 | +29.3% | 2,061,110 | 1,873,932 |
Projected Population 2025–2036
| Year | Projected Population (All Sources) |
|---|
| 2025 | 4,857,416 – 5,250,000 |
| 2026 | 4,982,169 – 5,310,000 |
| 2027 | 5,047,769 – 5,360,000 |
| 2028 | 5,113,368 – 5,400,000 |
| 2029 | 5,178,968 – 5,440,000 |
| 2030 | 5,244,568 – 5,470,000 |
| 2031 | 5,304,785 – 5,500,000 |
| 2036 | 5,586,433 |
Urban & Rural, Households, and City/Town Stats
| Urban | Rural | Total |
| Population (2011) | 393,165 | 3,541,877 | 3,935,042 |
| Male | 207,301 | 1,853,809 | 2,061,110 |
| Female | 185,864 | 1,688,068 | 1,873,932 |
| Sex Ratio | 897 | 911 | 909 |
| Literacy Rate | 71.12% | 53.9% | 55.7% |
| Male Literacy | 77.47% | 64.2% | 65.59% |
| Female Literacy | 63.98% | 42.46% | 44.69% |
| Number of Households | 710,461 |
| Number of Towns | 8 |
| Number of Villages | 1,483 |
City & Major Urban Agglomerations List
| City Name | Population 2011 | Estimated Population 2025 |
|---|
| Bagaha (Nagar Parishad) | 112,634 | 139,035 |
| Bettiah (Nagar Parishad/U.A.) | 132,209 / 155,518* | 163,199 |
Sub-Districts (Blocks/Taluks) of Pashchim Champaran
- Bettiah
- Sikta
- Mainatanr
- Chanpatia
- Bairia
- Lauriya
- Bagaha
- Sidhaw
- Madhubani
- Gaunaha
- Narkatiaganj
- Manjhaulia
- Nautan
- Jogapatti
- Ramnagar
- Thakraha
- Bhitaha
- Piprasi
Religion-Wise Population (2011 Census & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
% (2011) |
Population 2025 Est. |
| Hindu | 3,047,427 | 77.44% | 3,761,744 |
| Muslim | 865,090 | 21.98% | 1,067,867 |
| Christian | 8,469 | 0.22% | 10,454 |
| Sikh | 926 | 0.02% | 1,143 |
| Buddhist | 1,337 | 0.03% | 1,650 |
| Jain | 296 | 0.01% | 365 |
| Other | 1,895 | 0.05% | 2,339 |
| Religion Not Stated | 9,602 | 0.24% | 11,853 |
| Total | 3,935,042 | 100% | 4,857,416 |
Sex Ratio & Child Sex Ratio (by Area & Religion)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 909 |
| Urban | 897 |
| Rural | 911 |
| SC | 916 |
| ST | 959 |
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Hindu | 904 |
| Muslim | 928 |
| Christian | 982 |
Literacy Rate (by Area & Religion, 2011)
| Category |
Average Literacy Rate (%) |
Male Literacy (%) |
Female Literacy (%) |
| Total | 55.7 | 65.59 | 44.69 |
| Urban | 71.12 | 77.47 | 63.98 |
| Rural | 53.9 | 64.2 | 42.46 |
| Religion | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 55.58 | 65.7 | 44.26 |
| Muslim | 55.87 | 64.98 | 45.92 |
| Christian | 79.26 | 83.07 | 75.34 |
SC & ST Population (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % of Total |
|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 553,944 | 289,191 | 264,753 | 14.08% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 250,046 | 127,680 | 122,366 | 6.35% |
Child Population (0-6 years, 2011)
|
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Total |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Pashchim Champaran |
776,031 |
397,418 |
378,613 |
19.72% |
953 |
Workforce Details (2011)
| Work Profile | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Total Workers | 1,478,947 | 999,282 | 479,665 |
| Main Workers | 797,544 | 627,289 | 170,255 |
| Cultivators | 155,114 | 133,362 | 21,752 |
| Agricultural Labourers | 464,772 | 347,032 | 117,740 |
| Household Industries | 19,043 | 13,367 | 5,676 |
| Other Workers | 158,615 | 133,528 | 25,087 |
| Marginal Workers | 681,403 | 371,993 | 309,410 |
| Non-Working | 2,456,095 | 1,061,828 | 1,394,267 |
Languages Spoken (2011 Census)
- Bhojpuri: 91.86%
- Hindi: 3.32%
- Urdu: 2.97%
- Others
Houseless Population (2011)
- Families living without roof: 227
- Total population houseless: 988
- ~0.025% of total district population
Administrative Divisions
- 3 Tehsils/Sub-Divisions: Bettiah, Bagaha, Narkatiaganj
- 18 Blocks listed above
- Lok Sabha constituencies: Paschim Champaran, Valmiki Nagar
- Vidhan Sabha: Valmiki Nagar, Ramnagar, Narkatiaganj, Bagaha, Lauriya, Nautan, Chanpatia, Bettiah, Sikta
Social & Economic Facts
- Major crop: Sugarcane (highest producer in Bihar; 2022)
- Valmiki National Park and two wildlife sanctuaries: Valmiki, Udaypur
- Major language: Bhojpuri
- Historical significance: Champaran Satyagraha (Gandhi, 1917)
- Notable people: Mahatma Gandhi, Manoj Bajpayee, Vinay Bihari, Prakash Jha, others
Neighbouring Districts (Bihar)
| District | Population 2011 |
|---|
| Purba Champaran | 5,099,371 |
| Sheohar | 656,246 |
| Sitamarhi | 3,423,574 |
| Madhubani | 4,487,379 |
| Supaul | 2,229,076 |
| Araria | 2,811,569 |
| Kishanganj | 1,690,400 |
| Purnia | 3,264,619 |
| Katihar | 3,071,029 |
| Madhepura | 2,001,762 |