Gaya City and District Population
Gaya is a historic city and tourist attraction in the southern part of the state of Bihar. Gaya is 116 kilometers south of Patna, the capital city of Bihar & the state’s second-largest city, with a population of over 5 Lakh. It is a city of historical significance and is one of the major tourist attractions Gaya is sanctified in the Jain, Hindu, and Buddhist religions. Gayaji district is mentioned in the great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Bodh Gaya, where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment, is one of the four holy sites of Buddhism.
As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Gaya City in 2011 was 4,68,614 (4.68 Lakh) and the estimated population of Gaya City in 2026 is 7 lakh.
Population of Gaya in 2026 - 7 lakh (approx)
Let’s have a look at the last census figures held in the year 2011
| Gaya City | Total | Male | Female |
| Population (Census 2011) | 468,614 (4.68 Lacs) | 247,131 | 221,483 |
| Children (0-6) | 62,389 | 32,526 | 29,863 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 81.63 % | 86.51 % | 76.16 % |
| Sex ratio | 896 | ||
| Child Sex ratio | 918 | ||
As per Census 2011, Gaya has a population growth rate of 21.58% during 2001-2011. It’s expected to have a population growth rate of 18% during 2011-2021.
Let’s look at population & percentage change from Year 1901 to 2021.
| Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 71,288 | – | – |
| 1911 | 49,921 | -21,367 | -29.97% |
| 1921 | 67,562 | 17,641 | 35.34% |
| 1931 | 88,005 | 20,443 | 30.26% |
| 1941 | 105,223 | 17,218 | 19.56% |
| 1951 | 133,700 | 28,477 | 27.06% |
| 1961 | 151,105 | 17,405 | 13.02% |
| 1971 | 179,884 | 28,779 | 19.05% |
| 1981 | 247,075 | 67,191 | 37.35% |
| 1991 | 291,675 | 44,600 | 18.05% |
| 2001 | 385,432 | 93,757 | 32.14% |
| 2011 | 468,614 | 83,182 | 21.58% |
| 2021 (estimate) | 550,000 | 81,386 | 17.37% |
Sources: Census 2011
Census 2011 Details
As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Gaya City in 2011 was 4,68,614 (4.68 Lakhs) of which the male population was 2,47,131 and the female population was 2,21,483
DENSITY
The initial provisional data released by Census India 2011, shows that the density of Gaya for 2011 is 9490 people per sq. km. Gaya city administers area is 308 sq. km
LITERACY RATE
The average literacy rate of Gaya City in 2011 was 81.63 %. If things are looked at gender-wise, male and female literacy was 86.51 % and 76.16 % respectively. The total literate in Gaya City was 331,596 of which 185,665 are males while 145,931 are females.
SEX RATIO
With regard to the Sex Ratio in Gaya, it stood at 896 per 1000 males. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per the latest reports of the Census 2011 Directorate. In the 2011 census, the child sex ratio is 918 girls per 1000 boys
CHILD POPULATION
In census enumeration, data regarding children under 0-6 age were also collected. There were a total of 62,389 children under the age of 0-6 years. Of the total 32,526 are boys while 29,863 are girls. The child Sex Ratio as per the census 2011 was 918. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.33 % of the total population of Gaya City
Sources: Census 2011
Gaya District Population
Gaya is a district in the State of Bihar in India. As per census 2011, Gaya District population is 4,391,418 (43.91 Lakhs) of which 2,266,566 are males and 2,124,852 are females. The literacy rate is 63.67 % & the Male-Female Sex ratio is 937. The child sex ratio is 960. The Estimated population of Gaya District in 2026 is 58 lakh.
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