Saran District - Population 2011-2025
Saran District Bihar Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Saran District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Population (2011): 3,951,862
- Estimated Population (2025): 4,878,178–4,936,309 (projected 48.7–49.4 lakh)
- Male (2011): 2,022,821 — Est. 2025: 2,496,970–2,516,000
- Female (2011): 1,929,041 — Est. 2025: 2,381,208–2,421,000
- Area: 2,641 km²
- Population Density (2011): 1,496/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 954 (urban: 912, rural: 958)
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 926 (urban: 910, rural: 927)
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 681,142 (17.24%)—boys: 353,738, girls: 327,404
- Literacy Rate (2011): 65.96% (male: 77.03%, female: 54.42%; urban: 75.13%, rural: 65.04%)
- SC Population: 474,066 (12%); ST: 36,786 (0.93%)
- No. of Households (2011): 631,097
- District HQ: Chhapra
Historic & Projected Population Growth (1901–2036)
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 959,390 | – | 436,000 | 523,000 |
| 1951 | 1,256,306 | +0.99% p.a. | 589,000 | 667,306 |
| 1981 | 2,084,322 | +2.00% p.a. | 1,032,000 | 1,052,322 |
| 2001 | 3,248,701 | +2.36% p.a. | 1,652,661 | 1,596,040 |
| 2011 | 3,951,862 | +21.64% | 2,022,821 | 1,929,041 |
| 2025 | 4,878,178–4,936,309 | +23.5–24.9% | 2,496,970–2,516,000 | 2,381,208–2,421,000 |
| 2036 | 5,610,312 | +41.97% | 2,846,560 | 2,764,726 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion | Pop 2011 | % | 2025 est. |
| Hindu | 3,534,772 | 89.45% | 4,363,323–4,508,236 |
| Muslim | 406,449 | 10.28% | 501,721–558,406 |
| Christian | 2,330 | 0.06% | 2,876–4,027 |
| Sikh | 371 | 0.01% | 458–684 |
| Buddhist | 229 | 0.01% | 283–405 |
| Jain | 322 | 0.01% | 397–546 |
| Other/Not Stated | 7,282 | 0.18% | 8,989–14,238 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste | Total | Male | Female | % | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 474,066 | 242,976 | 231,090 | 12 | 952 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 36,786 | 18,322 | 18,464 | 0.93 | 1008 |
Urban/Rural, Household, Literacy, Child Stats (2011)
| Category | Population | % | Male | Female |
Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy | Child Pop |
| Urban | 353,202 | 8.94% | 184,702 | 168,500 |
912 | 910 | 75.13% | 53,881 |
| Rural | 3,598,660 | 91.06% | 1,838,119 | 1,760,541 |
958 | 927 | 65.04% | 627,261 |
| Total | 3,951,862 | 100% | 2,022,821 | 1,929,041 |
954 | 926 | 65.96% | 681,142 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Average | Male | Female |
| Hindu | 65.97% | 77.17% | 54.25% |
| Muslim | 65.79% | 75.73% | 55.77% |
| Religion not stated | 72.04% | 82.13% | 61% |
| Christian | 69.14% | 76.85% | 61.18% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 951 |
| Muslim | 985 |
| Religion not stated | 893 |
| Christian | 978 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 545,520 | 476,379 | 69,141 |
| Cultivators | 163,778 | 150,703 | 13,075 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 172,248 | 146,432 | 25,816 |
| Household Industries | 22,398 | 17,249 | 5,149 |
| Other Workers | 187,096 | 161,995 | 25,101 |
| Marginal Workers | 494,711 | 381,281 | 113,430 |
| Non Working | 2,911,631 | 1,165,161 | 1,746,470 |
Full List of Blocks/Subdistricts/Taluks
| Block/Subdistrict Name |
|---|
| Amnour |
| Baniapur |
| Chapra |
| Dariyapur |
| Dighwara |
| Ekma |
| Garkha |
| Ishupur |
| Jalalpur |
| Lahladpur |
| Maker |
| Manjhi |
| Marhaura |
| Mashrakh |
| Nagra |
| Panapur |
| Parsa |
| Revelganj |
| Sonepur |
| Taraiya |
Subdivisions
Major Cities & Towns
- Chapra (Nagar Parishad, 2011): 202,352 (2025 est.: 249,783)
- Total urban agglomerations: 6
- Total villages: 1,764
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Bhojpuri: 93.16%
- Hindi: 4.45%
- Urdu: 2.28%
Key Socio-Economic & Geographic Highlights
- Ancient zamindari (Hathwa Raj, Saran Raj)
- Rich agriculture and remittance district
- Main rivers: Ganga (south), Ghaghra, Gandak; floodplains & diara areas
- Major flyover: Chhapra double-decker; improved infrastructure
- Main political seats: 10 assembly constituencies (Ekma, Manjhi, Baniapur, Taraiya, Marhaura, Chapra, Garkha, Amnour, Parsa, Sonpur)
- Backward Regions Grant Fund recipient
- Transport: Proximity to Patna airport; major roads
- Major personalities: Jayaprakash Narayan, Bhikhari Thakur, Chitragupt (composer), Anand–Milind, Abdul Ghafoor