Division-wise Area and Population Distribution in Bihar (Census 2011)
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Basic Reference Values (Bihar)
- Total Area of Bihar: 94,163 km²
- Total Population (Census 2011): 104,099,452
Division-wise Area Analysis
Area Ranking and Percentage Share of Bihar’s Area
| Rank (Area) | Division | Area (km²) | % of Bihar’s Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirhut | 17,147 | 18.21% |
| 2 | Patna | 16,960 | 18.01% |
| 3 | Magadh | 12,345 | 13.11% |
| 4 | Purnea | 10,009 | 10.63% |
| 5 | Munger | 9,862 | 10.47% |
| 6 | Darbhanga | 8,684 | 9.22% |
| 7 | Saran | 6,893 | 7.32% |
| 8 | Kosi | 5,899 | 6.26% |
| 9 | Bhagalpur | 5,589 | 5.93% |
Key Area Observations
- Tirhut and Patna divisions together occupy approximately 36% of Bihar’s total area.
- Bhagalpur is the smallest division in terms of area.
- Magadh forms the third-largest territorial unit among Bihar’s divisions.
Division-wise Population Analysis (Census 2011)
Population Ranking and Percentage Share of Bihar’s Population
| Rank (Population) | Division | Population (2011) | % of Bihar’s Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirhut | 21,356,045 | 20.52% |
| 2 | Patna | 17,734,739 | 17.04% |
| 3 | Darbhanga | 15,652,799 | 15.03% |
| 4 | Magadh | 10,931,018 | 10.50% |
| 5 | Purnea | 10,838,525 | 10.41% |
| 6 | Saran | 10,819,311 | 10.39% |
| 7 | Kosi | 6,120,117 | 5.88% |
| 8 | Munger | 6,120,117 | 5.88% |
| 9 | Bhagalpur | 5,061,565 | 4.86% |
Key Population Observations
- Tirhut division alone accommodates more than one-fifth of Bihar’s total population.
- Patna and Tirhut together account for around 37.5% of Bihar’s population, indicating high demographic concentration.
- Bhagalpur is the least populous division in Bihar.
Comparative Analysis (Exam-Oriented)
- Tirhut Division
- Largest in both area and population
- Reflects high administrative and demographic significance
- Patna Division
- High population share with comparatively smaller area
- Indicates high population density
- Darbhanga Division
- High population despite moderate area
- Suggests demographic pressure
- Kosi Division
- Lower population and area
- Historically associated with floods and migration
Ready-to-Use Exam Statements
- Tirhut Division accounts for about 18% of Bihar’s area and over 20% of its population, making it the largest division on both parameters.
- Patna and Tirhut divisions together house more than one-third of Bihar’s total population.
- Bhagalpur is the smallest division in Bihar in terms of both population and area.
Bihar: Geographical and Demographic Facts
- Total Area: 94,163 km² (36,357 sq mi)
- Share of India’s Area: ~2.86% of total geographical area
- Rank by Area: 12th largest state in India
- Population Share (2011 Census): ~8.6% of India’s total population
- Significance: High population density due to relatively smaller area compared to population size
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