Population of Bihar
| Description | Year 2011 | Year 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Population | 10,40,99,452 | 8,29,98,509 |
| Male | 5,42,78,157 | 4,32,43,795 |
| Female | 4,98,21,295 | 3,97,54,714 |
| Population Growth | 25.42% | 28.43% |
| Percentage of total Population | 8.60% | 8.07% |
| Sex Ratio | 918 | 919 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 935 | 942 |
| Density/Km² | 1,106 | 881 |
| Literacy | 61.80% | 47.00% |
| Male Literacy | 71.20% | 59.68% |
| Female Literacy | 51.50% | 33.12% |
| Source: Census of India 2011 | ||
