Sitamarhi, Bihar, spans an area of 2, 294 sq km. With a population of 3.42 million as per the 2011 census which is estimated to cross 4.2 million by 2025, the district is primarily rural (94.44%) and has a literacy rate of 52.05%. The sex ratio of the district is 899 females per 1000 males, and the child sex ratio is 930. It has 17 blocks, 8 towns, and more than 834 villages where the people of Sitamarhi are facing the problem of growth in the middle of the district which is mostly engaged in farming.
Quick Overview of Sitamarhi District (2021/2025 Projections & 2011 Census)
- District: Sitamarhi, Bihar
- Area: 2,294 sq km
- Headquarters: Dumra
- Population (2011): 3,423,574 (Males: 1,803,252 | Females: 1,620,322)
- Estimated Population (2025): 4,226,060 – 4,500,000
- Sex Ratio (2011): 899 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6, 2011): 930 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy rate (2011): 52.05% (Male: 60.64%, Female: 42.41%)
- Population Density (2011): 1,492 per sq km
- Urban population: 5.56% | Rural: 94.44%
- SC Population: 11.85% | ST Population: 0.09%
- Households (2011): 736,322
- Number of Towns: 8 | Villages: 834
- Blocks/Taluks: 17
Historic Population (1901–2011, projections to 2036)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 782,557 | - | - | 375,000 | 408,000 |
| 1911 | 807,936 | +25,379 | +3.24% | 386,000 | 422,000 |
| 1921 | 782,221 | -25,715 | -3.18% | 376,000 | 406,000 |
| 1931 | 835,055 | +52,834 | +6.75% | 410,000 | 425,000 |
| 1941 | 921,265 | +86,210 | +10.32% | 450,000 | 471,000 |
| 1951 | 999,655 | +78,390 | +8.51% | 491,000 | 508,000 |
| 1961 | 1,158,546 | +158,891 | +15.89% | 570,000 | 588,000 |
| 1971 | 1,323,793 | +165,247 | +14.26% | 676,000 | 648,000 |
| 1981 | 1,627,716 | +303,923 | +22.96% | 841,000 | 787,000 |
| 1991 | 2,013,796 | +386,080 | +23.72% | 1,069,000 | 945,000 |
| 2001 | 2,682,720 | +668,924 | +33.22% | 1,417,611 | 1,265,109 |
| 2011 | 3,423,574 | +740,854 | +27.62% | 1,803,252 | 1,620,322 |
| Year | Estimated Population |
|---|
| 2025 | 4,226,060 – 4,500,000 |
| 2026 | 4,334,598 |
| 2027 | 4,391,671 |
| 2028 | 4,448,744 |
| 2029 | 4,505,817 |
| 2030 | 4,562,890 |
| 2031 | 4,615,281 |
| 2036 | 4,860,321 |
Urban & Rural, Households, and City/Town Stats
| Urban | Rural | Total |
| Population (2011) | 190,498 | 3,233,076 | 3,423,574 |
| Male | 101,567 | 1,701,685 | 1,803,252 |
| Female | 88,931 | 1,531,391 | 1,620,322 |
| Sex Ratio | 876 | 900 | 899 |
| Literacy Rate | 72.38% | 50.80% | 52.05% |
| Male Literacy | 78.51% | 59.53% | 60.64% |
| Female Literacy | 65.39% | 41.01% | 42.41% |
| Number of Households | 736,322 |
| Number of Towns | 8 |
| Number of Villages | 834 |
City List & Urban Agglomeration
| City Name | Population 2011 | Male | Female |
|---|
| Sitamarhi (Urban Agglomeration) | 106,093 | 56,693 | 49,400 |
Sub-Districts (Blocks/Taluks) of Sitamarhi
- Dumra
- Runni Saidpur
- Parihar
- Bathnaha
- Sonbarsa
- Bajpatti
- Sursand
- Riga
- Nanpur
- Pupri
- Bairgania
- Bokhara
- Suppi
- Belsand
- Majorganj
- Parsauni
- Choraut
| Taluk/Block Name |
| Bairgania |
| Bajpatti |
| Bathnaha |
| Belsand |
| Bokhara |
| Charaut |
| Dumra |
| Majorganj |
| Nanpur |
| Parihar |
| Parsauni |
| Pupri |
| Riga |
| Runisaidpur |
| Sonbarsa |
| Suppi |
| Sursand |
Religion-wise Population (2011 Census & 2025 Est.)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
% (2011) |
Population 2025 Est. |
| Hindu | 2,672,311 | 78.06% | 3,298,701 |
| Muslim | 740,101 | 21.62% | 913,581 |
| Christian | 2,897 | 0.08% | 3,576 |
| Sikh | 261 | 0.01% | 322 |
| Buddhist | 253 | 0.01% | 312 |
| Jain | 188 | 0.01% | 232 |
| Other | 20 | 0.00% | 25 |
| Not Stated | 7,543 | 0.22% | 9,311 |
| Total | 3,423,574 | 100% | 4,226,060 |
Sex Ratio & Child Sex Ratio (by Area & Religion)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 899 |
| Urban | 876 |
| Rural | 900 |
| SC | 900 |
| ST | 886 |
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Hindu | 889 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Christian | 846 |
Literacy Rate (by Area & Religion, 2011)
| Category |
Average Literacy Rate (%) |
Male Literacy (%) |
Female Literacy (%) |
| Total | 52.05 | 60.64 | 42.41 |
| Urban | 72.38 | 78.51 | 65.39 |
| Rural | 50.8 | 59.53 | 41.01 |
| Religion | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 53.96 | 62.93 | 43.78 |
| Muslim | 44.9 | 51.84 | 37.43 |
| Christian | 56.19 | 65.73 | 44.88 |
| Not Stated | 56.39 | 67.9 | 44.38 |
SC & ST Population (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % of Total |
|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 405,714 | 213,624 | 192,090 | 11.85% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2,989 | 1,585 | 1,404 | 0.09% |
Child Population (0-6 years, 2011)
|
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Total |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Sitamarhi |
663,227 |
343,555 |
319,672 |
19.37% |
930 |
Workforce Details (2011)
| Work Profile | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Total Workers | 1,114,583 | 865,929 | 248,654 |
| Main Workers | 753,645 | 645,469 | 108,176 |
| Cultivators | 175,741 | 158,255 | 17,486 |
| Agricultural Labourers | 390,952 | 333,087 | 57,865 |
| Household Industries | 21,401 | 13,718 | 7,683 |
| Other Workers | 165,551 | 140,409 | 25,142 |
| Marginal Workers | 360,938 | 220,460 | 140,478 |
| Non-Working | 2,308,991 | 937,323 | 1,371,668 |
Houseless Population (2011)
- Families living without roof: 255
- Total population houseless: 1,113 (~0.033%)
Languages Spoken (2011 Census)
- Hindi: 33.46%
- Other Hindi: 49.14%
- Urdu: 13.96%
- Maithili: 3.25%
Assembly Constituencies & Politics
| No. |
Constituency |
Current MLA |
Party |
Alliance |
| 23 | Riga | Moti Lal Prasad | BJP | NDA |
| 24 | Bathnaha | Anil Kumar | BJP | NDA |
| 25 | Parihar | Gayatri Devi Yadav | BJP | NDA |
| 26 | Sursand | Dilip Kumar Ray | JD(U) | NDA |
| 27 | Bajpatti | Mukesh Kumar Yadav | RJD | MGB |
| 28 | Sitamarhi | Mithilesh Kumar | BJP | NDA |
| 29 | Runnisaidpur | Pankaj Kumar Mishra | JD(U) | NDA |
| 30 | Belsand | Sanjay Kumar Gupta | RJD | MGB |
Neighbouring Districts (Bihar)
| District | Population 2011 |
|---|
| Madhubani | 4,487,379 |
| Sheohar | 656,246 |
| Purba Champaran | 5,099,371 |
| Supaul | 2,229,076 |
| Pashchim Champaran | 3,935,042 |
| Araria | 2,811,569 |
| Kishanganj | 1,690,400 |
| Purnia | 3,264,619 |
| Katihar | 3,071,029 |
| Madhepura | 2,001,762 |