Bihar, in eastern India, is steeped in historical and spiritual significance, being the birthplace of Buddhism and Jainism. Covering 94,163 km², it has 44,874 villages and a population of 104,099,452 (2011 Census). Patna, the capital, hosts the Patna High Court. Reorganized on November 15, 2000, its 38 districts drive agricultural and educational growth.
In Bihar, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araria | अररिया | |||
| Arwal | अरवल | |||
| Aurangabad | औरंगाबाद | |||
| Banka | बांका | |||
| Begusarai | बेगूसराय | |||
| Bhagalpur | भागलपुर | |||
| Bhojpur | भोजपुर | |||
| Buxar | बक्सर | |||
| Darbhanga | दरभंगा | |||
| Gaya | गया | |||
| Gopalganj | गोपालगंज | |||
| Jamui | जमुई | |||
| Jehanabad | जहानाबाद | |||
| Kaimur | कैमूर | |||
| Katihar | कटिहार | |||
| Khagaria | खगड़िया | |||
| Kishanganj | किशनगंज | |||
| Lakhisarai | लखीसराय | |||
| Madhepura | मधेपुरा | |||
| Madhubani | मधुबनी | |||
| Munger | मुंगेर | |||
| Muzaffarpur | मुजफ्फरपुर | |||
| Nalanda | नालंदा | |||
| Nawada | नवादा | |||
| Pashchim Champaran | पश्चिमी चंपारण | |||
| Patna | पटना | |||
| Purbi Champaran | पूर्वी चंपारण | |||
| Purnia | पूर्णिया | |||
| Rohtas | रोहतास | |||
| Saharsa | सहरसा | |||
| Samastipur | समस्तीपुर | |||
| Saran | सारण | |||
| Sheikhpura | शेखपुरा | |||
| Sheohar | शिवहर | |||
| Sitamarhi | सीतामढ़ी | |||
| Siwan | सिवान | |||
| Supaul | सुपौल | |||
| Vaishali | वैशाली |
As per the 2011 Census, Bihar has a total population of 104099452 people, with 11758016 residing in urban areas and 92341436 in rural regions. The population density of Bihar is approximately 1106/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92341436 | 11758016 | 104099452 |
| Male Population | 48073850 | 6204307 | 54278157 |
| Female Population | 44267586 | 5553709 | 49821295 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Bihar is approximately 1106/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1005 | 5058 | 1106/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Bihar has a total of 1,89,13,565 households, with 1,68,62,940 in rural areas and 20,50,625 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 1,68,62,940 |
| Urban Households | 20,50,625 |
| Total Households | 1,89,13,565 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Bihar - (बिहार) |
| Capital | Patna |
| Established | 26-Jan-1950 |
| Total Area | 94,163 km² |
| Total Villages | 39073 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 917 |
| Population Density | 1106/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 10,40,99,452 |
| High Court | Patna High Court |
| Total Population | Villages in Bihar |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 2404 |
| 200-499 | 4584 |
| 500-999 | 7536 |
| 1000-1999 | 10076 |
| 2000-4999 | 10128 |
| 5000-9999 | 3216 |
| 10000 and above | 1129 |
All survey data of Bihar villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).