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★ District of Bihar ★

Munger

मुंगेर
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Area · — km²
Population · 13,67,765
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Munger — district of Bihar

Munger is a district in Bihar. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Munger

Historic Ganges riverside town known for silk production and religious significance.

District HQ
Munger

Must-visit places in Munger

fort

Munger Fort

18th-century fort overlooking the Ganges River with historical military significance.

  • temple
    Hari Mandir Temple

    Ancient hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu with panoramic Ganges views.

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Then & Now

Munger district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
9,87,645
Census 2011 baseline
+33.0%
Population · 2026
13,13,302
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,92,161
Census 2011 baseline
+13.6%
Households · 2026
2,18,272
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 938 villages

Munger district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,27,299Census 2011
Female population
4,60,346Census 2011
Sex ratio
873 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,92,161Census 2011
SC population
1,48,713Census 2011
ST population
19,548Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
13,13,302+33.0%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,18,272RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,25,188Census 2011
Cultivators
26,819Census 2011
Agri labourers
70,595Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,22,797 / 44,92,01083% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Munger district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
18 of 938 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 33
  • PHC· 22
  • Temple· 3
  • School· 1
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Munger district.

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All 9 mandals of Munger

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938 villages · 96 GPs
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Top villages in Munger

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Munger

How many mandals and villages are in Munger district?

Munger district has 9 mandals and 938 revenue villages across 96 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Munger district?

The district headquarters of Munger is —.

What is the pincode of Munger district?

Munger district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Munger may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Munger fall under?

Munger district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Munger district?

Munger district had a population of 13,67,765 per the 2011 Census, across 938 villages.

When was Munger district formed?

Munger district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Munger district?

Major rivers in Munger district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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