Vaishali District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Vaishali District Bihar Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Vaishali District (2021/2025 Projection & 2011 Census)
- District: Vaishali, Bihar
- Area: 2,036 sq km
- Headquarters: Hajipur
- Population (2011): 3,495,021 (Males: 1,844,535 | Females: 1,650,486)
- Estimated Population (2025): 4,365,000 – 4,630,000 (varies by projection source)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 895 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6, 2011): 904 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy rate (2011): 66.6% (Male: 75.41%, Female: 56.73%)
- Population Density (2011): 1,717 per sq km
- Urban population: 6.67% | Rural: 93.33%
- SC Population: 21.12% | ST Population: 0.07%
- Number of Households (2011): 626,087
- Number of Towns: 3 | Villages: 1,569 (2021)
- Block/Subdivision Count: 16 Blocks, 3 Subdivisions
Historical Population Data (1901–2036, decadal and projected)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 738,000 | - | - | 353,000 | 385,000 |
| 1911 | 762,000 | +24,000 | +3.2% | 364,000 | 398,000 |
| 1921 | 737,000 | -25,000 | -3.1% | 355,000 | 383,000 |
| 1931 | 787,000 | +50,000 | +6.8% | 387,000 | 401,000 |
| 1941 | 869,000 | +82,000 | +10.3% | 424,000 | 444,000 |
| 1951 | 942,000 | +73,000 | +8.5% | 456,000 | 486,000 |
| 1961 | 1,133,000 | +191,000 | +20.2% | 548,000 | 585,000 |
| 1971 | 1,349,000 | +216,000 | +19.1% | 669,000 | 680,000 |
| 1981 | 1,663,000 | +314,000 | +23.2% | 834,000 | 829,000 |
| 1991 | 2,146,000 | +483,000 | +29.1% | 1,117,000 | 1,029,000 |
| 2001 | 2,718,421 | +572,000 | +26.7% | 1,415,603 | 1,302,818 |
| 2011 | 3,495,021 | +777,000 | +28.6% | 1,844,535 | 1,650,486 |
Projected Population 2025–2036
| Year | Projected Population (All Sources) |
|---|
| 2025 | 4,314,254 – 4,365,664 |
| 2026 | 4,425,057 |
| 2027 | 4,483,321 |
| 2028 | 4,541,586 |
| 2029 | 4,599,850 |
| 2030 | 4,658,114 |
| 2031 | 4,711,598 |
| 2036 | 4,961,752 |
Urban & Rural, Households, City/Town Stats
| Urban | Rural | Total |
| Population (2011) | 233,079 | 3,261,942 | 3,495,021 |
| Male | 123,314 | 1,721,221 | 1,844,535 |
| Female | 109,765 | 1,540,721 | 1,650,486 |
| Sex Ratio | 891 | 896 | 895 |
| Literacy Rate | 74.23% | 66.04% | 66.6% |
| Male Literacy | 80.31% | 75.05% | 75.41% |
| Female Literacy | 67.38% | 55.95% | 56.73% |
| Number of Households | 626,087 |
| Number of Towns | 3 |
| Number of Villages | 1569 |
City & Major Urban Agglomerations List
| City Name | Population 2011 | Estimated Population 2025 |
|---|
| Hajipur (Nagar Parishad) | 147,688 | 182,306 |
Sub-Districts (Blocks/Taluks) of Vaishali
- Bhagwanpur
- Bidupur
- Chehra Kalan
- Desari
- Goraul
- Hajipur
- Jandaha
- Lalganj
- Mahnar
- Mahua
- Patepur
- Patedhi Belsar
- Raghopur
- Rajapakar
- Sahdei Buzurg
- Vaishali
| Tehsil / Subdivision |
Blocks under jurisdiction |
| Hajipur | Hajipur, Bidupur, Raghopur, Rajapakar, Sahdei Buzurg, Bhagwanpur |
| Mahnar | Mahnar, Patedhi Belsar, Patepur, Chehra Kalan, Desari |
| Mahua | Mahua, Lalganj, Goraul, Jandaha, Vaishali |
Religion-Wise Population (2011 Census & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
% (2011) |
Population 2025 Est. |
| Hindu | 3,152,346 | 90.20% | 3,891,256 |
| Muslim | 333,980 | 9.56% | 412,265 |
| Christian | 2,203 | 0.06% | 2,719 |
| Sikh | 707 | 0.02% | 873 |
| Buddhist | 362 | 0.01% | 447 |
| Jain | 246 | 0.01% | 304 |
| Other | 71 | 0.00% | 88 |
| Not Stated | 5,106 | 0.15% | 6,303 |
| Total | 3,495,021 | 100% | 4,314,254 |
Sex Ratio & Child Sex Ratio (by Area & Religion)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 895 |
| Urban | 891 |
| Rural | 896 |
| SC | 903 |
| ST | 846 |
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Hindu | 892 |
| Muslim | 932 |
| Christian | 940 |
Literacy Rate (by Area & Religion, 2011)
| Category |
Average Literacy Rate (%) |
Male Literacy (%) |
Female Literacy (%) |
| Total | 66.6 | 75.41 | 56.73 |
| Urban | 74.23 | 80.31 | 67.38 |
| Rural | 66.04 | 75.05 | 55.95 |
| Religion | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 66.47 | 75.48 | 56.33 |
| Muslim | 67.8 | 74.72 | 60.34 |
| Christian | 68.31 | 75.43 | 60.79 |
| Not Stated | 67.01 | 73.76 | 59.05 |
SC & ST Population (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % of Total |
|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 738,031 | 387,827 | 350,204 | 21.12% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2,274 | 1,232 | 1,042 | 0.07% |
Child Population (0-6 years, 2011)
|
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Total |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Vaishali |
601,893 |
316,129 |
285,764 |
17.22% |
904 |
Workforce Details (2011)
| Work Profile | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Total Workers | 1,060,344 | 858,648 | 201,696 |
| Main Workers | 716,006 | 622,933 | 93,073 |
| Cultivators | 206,593 | 188,152 | 18,441 |
| Agricultural Labourers | 285,634 | 243,893 | 41,741 |
| Household Industries | 22,657 | 15,730 | 6,927 |
| Other Workers | 201,122 | 175,158 | 25,964 |
| Marginal Workers | 344,338 | 235,715 | 108,623 |
| Non-Working | 2,434,677 | 985,887 | 1,448,790 |
Language and Dialects (2011 Census)
- Hindi: 95.09%
- Urdu: 4.8%
- Bajjika dialect (Maithili branch) predominant
Houseless Population (2011)
- Families living without roof: 341
- Total population houseless: 1,622
- ~0.046% of total district population
Administration & Political Facts
- District HQ: Hajipur
- Blocks: 16 (blog/taluk list above)
- Subdivisions/Tehsils: Hajipur, Mahnar, Mahua
- 1,422 inhabited villages under 290 Gram Panchayats
- Major highways: NH-77, NH-322
- Wildlife Sanctuary: Barela Salim Ali Zubba Saheni Wildlife Sanctuary (2 sq km)
| Assembly Constituency |
MLA (2025) |
Party |
| Hajipur | Awadhesh Singh | BJP (NDA) |
| Lalganj | Sanjay Kumar Singh | BJP (NDA) |
| Vaishali | Siddharth Patel | JD(U) (NDA) |
| Mahua | Mukesh Raushan Yadav | RJD (MGB) |
| Raja Pakar | Pratima Kumari | INC (MGB) |
| Raghopur | Tejashwi Yadav | RJD (MGB) |
| Mahnar | Bina Singh | RJD (MGB) |
| Patepur | Lakhendra Kumar Raushan | BJP (NDA) |
Neighbouring Districts (Bihar)
| District | Population 2011 | Population 2025 Est |
|---|
| Samastipur | 4,261,566 | – |
| Saran | 3,951,862 | – |
| Siwan | 3,330,464 | – |
| Begusarai | 2,970,541 | – |
| Gopalganj | 2,562,012 | – |
| Khagaria | 1,666,886 | – |
| Muzaffarpur | 4,801,062 | 5,926,431 |
| Bhagalpur | 3,037,766 | – |
| Darbhanga | 3,937,385 | – |
| Banka | 2,034,763 | – |