Bihar Census 2011 & Caste-Based Survey: Sex Ratio, Literacy & High-Yield MCQs
Master demographic questions for 72nd BPSC. Complete district rankings from Census 2011 (Population: 10.41 Crore, Sex Ratio: 918, Density: 1,106/sq km) and key findings from Bihar’s Caste-Based Survey.
1. Census 2011 Core Demographic Benchmarks
According to Census 2011, Bihar’s total population stands at 10,40,99,452 (~10.41 Crore), making it the 3rd most populous state in India (behind Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra) accounting for 8.60% of India’s population.
Bihar ranks 1st in population density among Indian states at 1,106 persons per square kilometer (Sheohar is the most densely populated district at 1,880/sq km, while Kaimur is the least at 488/sq km).
| Demographic Parameter | Highest District in Bihar | Lowest District in Bihar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | Patna (58.38 Lakh) | Sheikhpura (6.36 Lakh) |
| Population Density | Sheohar (1,880 persons/km²) | Kaimur / Bhabhua (488 persons/km²) |
| Sex Ratio (Females / 1000 Males) | Gopalganj (1,021 - only >1000 district) | Munger (876) & Bhagalpur (880) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 Years) | Kishanganj (971) | Vaishali (904) |
| Overall Literacy Rate (61.8%) | Rohtas (73.37%) | Purnea (51.08%) |
| Male Literacy Rate (71.2%) | Rohtas (82.88%) | Purnea (59.06%) |
| Female Literacy Rate (51.5%) | Rohtas (62.97%) | Saharasa (41.68%) |
| Decadal Population Growth (25.42%) | Madhepura (31.12%) | Gopalganj (19.02%) |
2. Key Takeaways from Bihar Caste-Based Survey
The Bihar Caste-Based Survey enumerated a total population of 13.07 Crore across the state.
Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) constitute 36.01%, Backward Classes (BCs) 27.12%, Scheduled Castes (SC) 19.65%, Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1.68%, and Unreserved General category 15.52% of Bihar’s population.