Gaya Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Gaya in 2024 | 5,420,766 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 2,797,849 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 2,622,917 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 4,391,418 |
| Male Population | 2,266,566 |
| Female Population | 2,124,852 |
| Area (km2) | 4,976 |
| Density/km2 | 883 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 937 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 960 |
| Literates | 2,297,613 |
| Male Literates | 1,368,803 |
| Female Literates | 928,810 |
| Average Literacy | 63.67% |
| Male Literacy | 73.31% |
| Female Literacy | 53.34% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 783,059 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 399,426 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 383,633 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 17.83% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 17.62% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 18.05% |
Gaya Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,876,395 |
88.27% |
4,785,022 |
| Muslims | 488,121 |
11.12% |
602,537 |
| Christian | 3,943 |
0.09% |
4,867 |
| Sikh | 913 |
0.02% |
1,127 |
| Buddhist | 870 |
0.02% |
1,074 |
| Jain | 1,723 |
0.04% |
2,127 |
| Not Stated | 19,345 |
0.44% |
23,879 |
| Others | 108 |
0.00% |
133 |
| Total | 4,391,418 |
100.00% |
5,420,766 |
City/Metros in Gaya District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaya (Municipal Corporation) | 468,614 | 578,457 |