Vaishali is a district of Bihar, which covers an area of 2, 036 sq km and is administered from Hajipur. It had a population of around 3.5 million according to the 2011 census, which is estimated to be more than 4.6 million by the year 2025. The sex ratio at that time was 895 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate was 66.6%. The district is predominantly rural (93.33%) and has a SC population of 21.12% and a ST population of 0.07%. There are 3 towns, 1, 569 villages, and 16 blocks in the district.
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
- 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 |
|---|
| 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 | – |