Nalanda Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Nalanda in 2024 | 3,552,175 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,847,971 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,704,204 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 2,877,653 |
| Male Population | 1,497,060 |
| Female Population | 1,380,593 |
| Area (km2) | 2,355 |
| Density/km2 | 1,222 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 922 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 931 |
| Literates | 1,519,933 |
| Male Literates | 919,558 |
| Female Literates | 600,375 |
| Average Literacy | 64.43% |
| Male Literacy | 74.86% |
| Female Literacy | 53.10% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 518,681 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 268,660 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 250,021 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 18.02% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 17.95% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 18.11% |
Nalanda Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,669,775 |
92.78% |
3,295,570 |
| Muslims | 198,033 |
6.88% |
244,452 |
| Christian | 1,978 |
0.07% |
2,442 |
| Sikh | 393 |
0.01% |
485 |
| Buddhist | 414 |
0.01% |
511 |
| Jain | 561 |
0.02% |
692 |
| Not Stated | 6,435 |
0.22% |
7,943 |
| Others | 64 |
0.00% |
79 |
| Total | 2,877,653 |
100.00% |
3,552,175 |
City/Metros in Nalanda District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Biharsharif (Municipal Corporation) | 297,268 | 366,948 |