Patna District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Patna District Bihar Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Patna District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Population (2011): 5,838,465
- Estimated Population (2025): 7,207,001–7,400,000 (72.07–74 lakh)
- Male (2011): 3,078,512 — Est. 2025: 3,800,115–3,829,000
- Female (2011): 2,759,953 — Est. 2025: 3,406,886–3,406,000
- Area: 3,202 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 1,823/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 897 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 909
- Literacy Rate (2011): 70.68% (Male: 78.48%, Female: 61.96%)
- Scheduled Caste (SC) Population: 920,918 (15.77%)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population: 9,069 (0.15%)
- No. of Households (2011): 975,578
- Child Population (0–6): 943,552 (16.16%)
- Urban Population (2011): 2,514,590 (43.07%), Sex Ratio: 887
- Rural Population (2011): 3,323,875 (56.93%), Sex Ratio: 904
- District HQ: Patna
Historic Population Growth (1901–2036)
| Year | Population | Growth (%) | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 1,028,073 | – | 509,000 | 519,000 |
| 1951 | 1,600,295 | +1.66% p.a. | 826,000 | 774,000 |
| 1981 | 3,019,201 | +2.98% p.a. | 1,598,000 | 1,421,000 |
| 2001 | 4,718,592 | +2.69% p.a. | 2,519,942 | 2,198,650 |
| 2011 | 5,838,465 | +2.15% p.a. | 3,078,512 | 2,759,953 |
| 2025 (proj.) | 7,207,001–7,400,000 | +14.8–26.8% | 3,800,115–3,829,000 | 3,406,886–3,406,000 |
| 2036 (proj.) | 8,288,652 | +41.97% | 4,332,152 | 3,955,599 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & Est. 2025)
| Religion | Population 2011 | % (2011) | Est. 2025 |
Male 2011 | Female 2011 |
| Hindu | 5,356,075 | 91.74 | 6,611,539 | 2,828,753 | 2,527,322 |
| Muslim | 439,952 | 7.54 | 543,077 | 227,997 | 211,955 |
| Christian | 12,551 | 0.21 | 15,493 | 6,154 | 6,397 |
| Sikh | 4,803 | 0.08 | 5,929 | 2,533 | 2,270 |
| Buddhist | 1,062 | 0.02 | 1,311 | 572 | 490 |
| Jain | 2,151 | 0.04 | 2,655 | 1,129 | 1,022 |
| Other | 203 | 0.00 | 251 | 100 | 103 |
| Not Stated | 21,668 | 0.37 | 26,747 | 11,274 | 10,394 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste | Total | Male | Female |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 920,918 | 482,088 | 438,830 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 9,069 | 4,717 | 4,352 |
Urban/Rural/Household/Literacy/Child Stats (2011)
| Category | Population % | Total | Male | Female |
Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate | Child Pop |
| Urban | 43.07 | 2,514,590 | 1,332,487 | 1,182,103 |
887 | 883 | 80.98 | 329,592 |
| Rural | 56.93 | 3,323,875 | 1,746,025 | 1,577,850 |
904 | 923 | 62.38 | 613,960 |
| Total | 100 | 5,838,465 | 3,078,512 | 2,759,953 |
897 | 909 | 70.68 | 943,552 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg Literacy Rate | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 70.3% | 78.45% | 61.15% |
| Muslim | 74.32% | 78.14% | 70.19% |
| Christian | 86.75% | 89.59% | 84.07% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 894 |
| Muslim | 930 |
| Christian | 1,040 |
Child Population (0–6, 2011)
- Total children: 943,552 (16.16% of pop)
- Boys: 494,228 (16.05% of boys)
- Girls: 449,324 (16.28% of girls)
- Child sex ratio: 909
- Urban child pop: 329,592 (13.13% urban)
- Rural child pop: 613,960 (18.28% rural)
Workforce Profile 2011
| Work Type | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 1,371,267 | 1,121,391 | 249,876 |
| Cultivators | 221,694 | 191,342 | 30,352 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 399,689 | 297,656 | 102,033 |
| Household Industries | 57,337 | 40,054 | 17,283 |
| Other Workers | 692,547 | 592,339 | 100,208 |
| Marginal Workers | 510,619 | 315,020 | 195,599 |
| Non Working | 3,956,579 | 1,642,101 | 2,314,478 |
Administrative Structure: Full List of Tehsils/Subdistricts & Blocks
| Tehsil (Subdivision) | Blocks |
| Patna Sadar | Patna Sadar, Sampatchak, Phulwari Sharif |
| Patna City | Fatuha, Daniyawaan, Khusrupur |
| Barh | Athmalgola, Mokama, Belchi, Ghoswari, Pandarak, Bakhtiyarpur, Barh |
| Masaurhi | Masaurhi, Punpun, Dhanarua |
| Danapur | Danapur, Maner, Bihta, Naubatpur |
| Paliganj | Paliganj, Dulhin Bazar, Bikram |
List of Villages & Urban Areas
- Total Villages: 1,388
- Total Urban Towns: 22
- Major Cities: Patna (Municipal Corporation, 2011: 1,684,222; 2025 est.: 2,079,004), Dinapur Nizamat (2011: 182,429; 2025 est.: 225,190)
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Magahi: 46.35%
- Hindi: 43.77%
- Urdu: 5.19%
- Bhojpuri: 2.67%
- Maithili: 1.24%
Climate Data (Patna City)
| Month | Mean Max °C | Mean Min °C | Avg Precipitation mm |
| Jan | 23.3 | 9.2 | 19 |
| Feb | 26.5 | 11.6 | 11 |
| Mar | 32.6 | 16.4 | 11 |
| Apr | 37.7 | 22.3 | 8 |
| May | 38.9 | 25.2 | 33 |
| Jun | 36.7 | 26.7 | 134 |
| Jul | 33.0 | 26.2 | 306 |
| Aug | 32.4 | 26.2 | 274 |
| Sep | 32.3 | 25.7 | 227 |
| Oct | 31.5 | 21.8 | 94 |
| Nov | 28.8 | 14.7 | 9 |
| Dec | 24.7 | 9.9 | 4 |
| Year | 31.53 | 19.65 | 1,130 |
Socio-Economic & Political Highlights
- Largest city and capital of Bihar, continuous habitation since 490 BCE
- Major industries: leather, handicrafts, agro-processing, paddy/rice is main crop
- Political seats: 14 assembly seats & 3 Lok Sabha (Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Munger)
- Backward Regions Grant Fund recipient
- Notable people: CM Krishna Ballabh Sahay, MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, Shatrughan Sinha, more