According to census-2011 record, the total population district is 2,219,146 with the male & female population being 1,144,668 & 1,074,478 respectively & the total house hold is 337,353.
| Sl.No. | Description | 2011 Census | 2001 Census |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Population | 22,19,146 | 18,09,696 |
| 2 | Male | 11,44,668 | 9,29,960 |
| 3 | Female | 10,74,478 | 8,79,736 |
| 4 | Area | 2,494 Sq KM | 2,494 Sq KM |
| 5 | Density (per Sq.KM) | 890 | 726 |
| 6 | Proportion to Bihar Population | 2.13 % | 2.18% |
| 7 | Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 939 | 946 |
| 8 | Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Years Age) | 945 | 978 |
| 9 | Literacy Rate | 59.76 | 46.83 |
| 10 | Male Literacy Rate | 69.98 | 60.58 |
| 11 | Female Literacy Rate | 48.86 | 32.17 |
| 12 | Literates | 10,91,012 | 6,79,135 |
| 13 | Male Literates | 6,59,474 | 4,53,300 |
| 14 | Female Literates | 4,31,538 | 2,25,835 |