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Which is the Largest District in Bihar? Did you know Bihar's largest district by area isn't its most populated one? Find out which district holds the top spot and what makes it unique. Bihar is the 12th largest state in India that covers a total area of 94,163 square kilometres. The state has a population of 10.41 crore as per Census 2011 and the projected population for 2026 is 13.29 crore. It is divided into smaller 38 districts which are further divided into 101 sub-divisions and 534 blocks. There are some districts in Bihar that are quite large, some on the basis of population and others on the basis of area. This article below discusses the largest district in the state as per the area and some interesting facts about it. Which is the Largest District in Bihar? As per the Census 2011, Pashchim Champaran, also known as West Champaran, is the largest district in Bihar by area. The district covers an area of 5228 square kilometers. The headquarters of the district is located in Bettiah. The West Champaran district was formed out of undivided Champaran district in 1972. It shares its border with Nepal to the north, East Champaran to the east and south, Gopalganj to the south, and Uttar Pradesh to the west. Top 5 Largest Districts in Bihar By Area Here are the 5 largest districts in Bihar as per their area: What is the Population of West Champaran? The Census 2011 data shows West Champaran district has a total population of 39,35,042. Out of this population, the males are 20,61,110 and females are 18,73,932. This district consists of 3.78 percent of the total population of Bihar. The population density in West Champaran is 753 persons per square kilometre, which is one of the lowest in Bihar. This is because a large part of the district is covered by forests and the Valmiki Tiger Reserve. What is West Champaran Known For? One of the significant places in the district is the Valmiki National Park and Tiger Reserve which is followed by other significant attractions. Here is a brief overview: Valmiki National Park and Tiger Reserve It is the only national park and tiger reserve in Bihar. The national park covers an area of 898.45 square kilometres. It was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1978 and was established as a national park in 1990. The national park is home to Bengal tigers, leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and hundreds of bird species. Bhitiharwa Ashram Bhitiharwa Ashram is a village that is located in Gaunaha block from where Gandhi ji started his freedom movement. This movement was later known as ‘Champaran Satyagraha’. Triveni Confluence The merging or confluence of rivers Gandak, Panchanand, and Sonaha is an attractive place to see at Valmikinagar. This place is at the Indo-Nepal border. What is the Literacy Rate of West Champaran? The average literacy rate of the district is 55.70%/. It is lower than the national average of 72.98%. The male literacy rate of Pashchim Champaran District is 65.59% and the female literacy rate of Pashchim Champaran District is 44.69%. In urban areas of the district, the average literacy rate is 71.12 percent, which is much higher than the rural literacy rate of 53.90 percent. Nikhil is a dedicated digital journalist and communications professional with more than five years of experience, currently working within the General Knowledge section at Jagran Josh. He has established himself as a subject matter expert in Finance, Economy, History, Technology, and Trending News, consistently delivering accurate, engaging, and easy-to-read content for a wide global audience. Over the course of his career, Nikhil has developed deep expertise in crafting informative listicles, viral trending stories. His editorial portfolio also spans finance, historical research, and technology reporting, making him a versatile and well-rounded content professional. Every piece he produces reflects a strong balance between factual accuracy and reader engagement.