Economy & Industry
As of 2024, the GDP of Muzaffarpur district was $5.4 billion, which was 4.7% of Bihar's GDP. The GDP per capita income of Muzaffarpur was $2,507
Muzaffarpur has emerged as a significant industrial center in Bihar, boasting several key installations that contribute to its growth and development.
Key Industrial Installations
Mega Food Park A pioneering initiative spanning 78 acres, developed at ₹180.57 crores, promoting food processing and entrepreneurship. [9]
Mega Textile Units Bela Industrial Area is home to over 50 operational textile units, cementing Muzaffarpur's position as a textile hub in Bihar.
Biofuel Plants Six biofuel plants contribute to sustainable energy solutions, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. [10]
Leather Product Park A 10-acre park in Bela Industrial Area, hosting 95 companies for collaborative manufacturing, promoting the leather industry.
India's Largest Bag Manufacturing Cluster A notable hub for bag production, providing employment opportunities and boosting the local economy. [11]
Semiconductor Firm Suresh Chips & Semiconductor, a pioneering venture in the semiconductor industry. is the only Semi Conductor Comapany of Bihar [12]
Dairy Plants Sudha, ITC dairy plants & many more related industries operate in Muzaffarpur, contributing to the region's dairy sector and providing employment opportunities.
Kanti Thermal Power Plant A thermal power plant located in Kanti, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, with a capacity to generate electricity, meeting the region's power demands. [13]
Litchi Cultivation Muzaffarpur is renowned for its litchi cultivation, covering approximately 25,800 hectares, producing about 300,000 tonnes every year, with exports to major cities in India and abroad. [14]
Lahti Bangles The production and sales of Lahti bangles are prominent in the city, with Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai wearing them at her wedding, showcasing the city Craftmanship
Demographics
Historical population| Year | | |
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| 1901 | 1,078,094 | — |
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| 1911 | 1,113,058 | +0.32% |
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| 1921 | 1,077,631 | −0.32% |
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| 1931 | 1,150,419 | +0.66% |
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| 1941 | 1,269,186 | +0.99% |
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| 1951 | 1,377,181 | +0.82% |
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| 1961 | 1,598,346 | +1.50% |
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| 1971 | 1,909,059 | +1.79% |
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| 1981 | 2,357,388 | +2.13% |
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| 1991 | 2,953,903 | +2.28% |
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| 2001 | 3,746,714 | +2.41% |
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| 2011 | 4,801,062 | +2.51% |
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| source: [15] |
| Religions in Muzaffarpur district (2011) [16] |
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| Religion | | Percent |
| Hinduism | | 84.00% |
| Islam | | 15.53% |
| Other or not stated | | 0.47% |
According to the 2011 census, Muzaffarpur district has a population of 4,801,062, [17] roughly equal to the nation of Singapore [18] or the US state of Alabama. [19] This gives it a ranking of 24th th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 1,514 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,920/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 28.14%. Muzaffarpur has a sex ratio of 900 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 63.4%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 15.66% and 0.12% of the population respectively. [17]
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