Bihar Special GK PYQ 427 of 603 · Population & Urbanisation

Which district of Bihar has recorded the highest density of population (per sq. km) as per the 2011 Census?

  1. ASheohar
  2. BVaishali
  3. CPatna
  4. DDarbhanga
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019

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Correct answer: (a) Sheohar

Explanation

As per the 2011 Census, the population density of the given districts is as follows—

DistrictPopulation density (per sq. km)
Sheohar1880
Vaishali1717
Patna1823
Darbhanga1728

From the above figures, it is clear that among the given districts—and overall in Bihar—the district with the highest population density is Sheohar. After that come Patna (1823) and Darbhanga (1728).

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