# Dinapur Nizamat, Patna (Bihar) – City Population & History

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City · Patna, Bihar 

# Dinapur Nizamat

Dinapur Nizamat is a city in Dinapur-Cum-Khagaul sub-district of Patna district, Bihar (Nagar Parishad). The 2011 Census counted **182,429 people** in 28,932 households. Literacy was 77.0%.

- 182,429people (2011)
- 28,932households
- 77.0%literacy
- 40census wards

## Population of Dinapur Nizamat

■ Dinapur Nizamat · ■ Patna urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****77.0%**

**81.0%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****883**

**887

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****869**

**883

Working population ****27.3%**

**29.5%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Dinapur Nizamat

Of every 100 households in Dinapur Nizamat in 2011, 88 had electricity, 84 a toilet at home and 59 cooked with LPG; 78 had a mobile phone, 30 a two-wheeler and 6 a car.

■ Dinapur Nizamat · ■ Patna urban average

Electricity for lighting ****88%**

**90%

Toilet within the home ****84%**

**86%

No toilet (open defecation) ****15%**

**11%

Tap water ****36%**

**50%

Drinking water within premises ****81%**

**84%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****59%**

**70%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****33%**

**23%

Use banking services ****77%**

**76%

Television ****72%**

**76%

Mobile phone ****78%**

**78%

Computer with internet ****5%**

**9%

Two-wheeler ****30%**

**32%

Car / jeep / van ****6%**

**10%

None of these assets ****8%**

**8%

Own their home ****85%**

**72%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Dinapur Nizamat work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 31,012 (62%) · **■** Household industry 1,731 (3%) · **■** Farming 6,394 (13%) · **■** Marginal 10,687 (21%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Dinapur Nizamat changed?

From 33,699 in 1901 to 182,429 in 2011.

**1901

**1911

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1961

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Dinapur Nizamat in numbers and road distances

- Density11,117 per km²
- Growth 2001–201139.1%
- Annual rainfall1,020 mm
- Temperature range7 °C to 45 °C

### Road distances

- Patna (state capital)15 km by road
- Patna (district HQ)15 km by road
- Patna (city of 1 lakh+)15 km by road
- Patna (city of 5 lakh+)15 km by road
- Danapur (railway station)5 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Dinapur Nizamat

### Civic services

- Pucca roads20 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets6,207
- Water storage379 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes15,185
- Electricity — industry15

### Hospitals

- ●Dispensaries1 · 2 beds · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools120 govt · 10 private
- ●Senior secondary schools10 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks5
- Private banks2
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** shoes, iron rod and pipe.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Dinapur Nizamat

- Hospitals35 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Banks59 in Dinapur Nizamat
- ATMs23 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Petrol pumps5 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Hotels54 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Shopping malls4 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Schools36 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Colleges and universities13 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Cinemas1 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Pharmacies2 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Restaurants48 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Police stations2 in Dinapur Nizamat
- Dental clinics17 in Dinapur Nizamat

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Dinapur Nizamat ward list (2011)

- Ward 710,437 people
- Ward 38,531 people
- Ward 117,262 people
- Ward 186,506 people
- Ward 126,324 people
- Ward 306,019 people

[Full ward list (40 wards) →](https://wherepedia.org/india/bihar/patna/dinapur-cum-khagaul/dinapur-nizamat/wards/)

## Know before you go: Dinapur Nizamat

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) · Patna6.4 km
- Gaya Airport (GAY) · Gaya100 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 04:58) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 17:01).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Dinapur Nizamat?182,429 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Dinapur Nizamat in?Patna district, Bihar
- What was the population of Dinapur Nizamat in 1901?33,699
- How many wards does Dinapur Nizamat have?40 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Dinapur Nizamat?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Dinapur Nizamat?Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 6.4 km in a straight line