Population and Urbanisation (Bihar)

According to census 1991, the total population of Bihar (including Jharkhand) was 8.637 crore. Out of this, rural population was 7.502 crore and urban population was 1.135 crore. Thus, 13.14 percent of the total population dwelled in cities. Since 13 percent is not given in the options, option (d) will be the closest answer. According to the final data of Census 2011, Bihar has 88.7 percent rural and 11.3 percent urban population.

According to Bihar Economic Survey, 2021-22. Currently the level of urbanization in the state is 15.3 percent, according to census, 2011, the level of urbanization of the state is 11.29% (11.3%). According to Bihar Economic Survey 2022-23, the level of urbanization in the state is 16.2 Percent in 2022.

When this question was asked (according to Census 1991) the undivided state of Bihar had third highest population density with 865 person/km². According to Census 2011, Bihar has the highest population density with 1106 person/km².

When this question was asked (according to Census 1991) the undivided state of Bihar had third highest population density with 865 person/km². According to Census 2011, Bihar has the highest population density with 1106 person/km².

According to Census 1991, the population of undivided Bihar was 8.637 crore which was second largest after Uttar Pradesh (11.63 crores). As per Census 2011, Bihar is the third largest state by population.

According to Census 1991, the population of undivided Bihar was 8.637 crore which was second largest after Uttar Pradesh (11.63 crores). As per Census 2011, Bihar is the third largest state by population.

According to Census 2001, Bihar was the third largest state by population but in 2011, the most populated state in India is U.P.

Bihar with literacy rate of 61.8% is at the bottom of the list of states in terms of literacy. Kerala with literacy rate 94% is the top state of India in terms of literacy rate.

As per census 1991, smallest district by population in Bihar was Lohardaga. According to Census 2011, Patna was the district with the largest population (5838465) and Sheikhpura had the smallest population (636342).

Seohar, Seikhpura and Arwal are districts of Bihar which had less than 10 lakhs population in 2011.