Patna Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Patna in 2025 | 7,207,001 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 3,800,115 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 3,406,886 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 5,838,465 |
| Male Population | 3,078,512 |
| Female Population | 2,759,953 |
| Area (km2) | 3,202 |
| Density/km2 | 1,823 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 897 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 909 |
| Literates | 3,459,679 |
| Male Literates | 2,028,047 |
| Female Literates | 1,431,632 |
| Average Literacy | 70.68% |
| Male Literacy | 78.48% |
| Female Literacy | 61.96% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 943,552 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 494,228 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 449,324 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 16.16% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 16.05% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 16.28% |
Patna Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,356,075 |
91.74% |
6,611,539 |
| Muslims | 439,952 |
7.54% |
543,077 |
| Christian | 12,551 |
0.21% |
15,493 |
| Sikh | 4,803 |
0.08% |
5,929 |
| Buddhist | 1,062 |
0.02% |
1,311 |
| Jain | 2,151 |
0.04% |
2,655 |
| Not Stated | 21,668 |
0.37% |
26,747 |
| Others | 203 |
0.00% |
251 |
| Total | 5,838,465 |
100.00% |
7,207,001 |
City/Metros in Patna District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dinapur Nizamat (Nagar Parishad) | 182,429 | 225,190 |
| Patna (Municipal Corporation) | 1,684,222 | 2,079,004 |