Most Dense in Bihar

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Most Dense — Bihar

1 Khagaul 44,463/mi²

2 Patna 43,862/mi²

3 Forbesganj 43,513/mi²

4 Jamālpur 27,315/mi²

5 Siwān 26,799/mi²

6 Jahānābād 25,545/mi²

7 Muzaffarpur 25,501/mi²

8 Luckeesarai 21,594/mi²

9 Hājīpur 19,484/mi²

10 Nawāda 18,780/mi²

11 Gaya 13,619/mi²

12 Jhajha 10,668/mi²

13 Mairwa 9,778/mi²

14 Munger 8,126/mi²

15 Dinapore 5,425/mi²

16 Rafiganj 5,113/mi²

17 Barauli 4,933/mi²

18 Bhadauni 3,973/mi²

19 Colgong 3,492/mi²

20 Mansur Chak 3,349/mi²

21 Bhāgalpur 3,030/mi²

22 Mothīhāri 2,679/mi²

23 Bihtā 2,677/mi²

24 Madhurampur Dehri 2,617/mi²

25 Phulwari Sharif 1,865/mi²

26 Obra 1,595/mi²

27 Bairāgnia 1,326/mi²

28 Bāruni 1,246/mi²

29 Bārh 1,080/mi²

30 Jamūī 1,070/mi²

31 Barauni 1,062/mi²

32 Mahnar Bazar 1,059/mi²

33 Madhubani 1,038/mi²

34 Darbhanga 1,036/mi²

35 Bihār Sharīf 1,032/mi²

36 Bihāt 1,007/mi²

37 Purnia 984/mi²

38 Barbigha 963/mi²

39 Benipur 917/mi²

40 Arrah 910/mi²

41 Bakhri 891/mi²

42 Bar Bigha 873/mi²

43 Naugachhia 863/mi²

44 Katihar 838/mi²

45 Teghra 825/mi²

46 Hilsa 774/mi²

47 Gopālganj 750/mi²

48 Raxaul 739/mi²

49 Dighwāra 735/mi²

50 Fatwa 720/mi²

51 Bikramganj 719/mi²

52 Arwal 714/mi²

53 Chāpra 706/mi²

54 Belsand 703/mi²

55 Masaurhi Buzurg 697/mi²

56 Ballia 675/mi²

57 Samāstipur 644/mi²

58 Dinapur Nizamat 635/mi²

59 Bihārīganj 633/mi²

60 Rosera 633/mi²

61 Sheohar 630/mi²

62 Dumraon 630/mi²

63 Revelganj 629/mi²

64 Khusropur 618/mi²

65 Dhāka 590/mi²

66 Maner 587/mi²

67 Rusera 584/mi²

68 Bagaha 577/mi²

69 Sheikhpura 571/mi²

70 Saharsa 546/mi²

71 Sonepur 537/mi²

72 Daudnagar 531/mi²

73 Lālganj 514/mi²

74 Sasarām 511/mi²

75 Hisua 509/mi²

76 Rājgīr 491/mi²

77 Bakhtiarpur 490/mi²

78 Mirganj 488/mi²

79 Sagauli 483/mi²

80 Dalsingh Sarai 478/mi²

81 Silao 471/mi²

82 Bettiah 465/mi²

83 Barhiya 453/mi²

84 Arāria 445/mi²

85 Supaul 438/mi²

86 Sherghāti 437/mi²

87 Sultānganj 406/mi²

88 Bikram 404/mi²

89 Jhanjhārpur 398/mi²

90 Mokameh 398/mi²

91 Koāth 398/mi²

92 Jainagar 397/mi²

93 Nokha 391/mi²

94 Ghāzīpur 388/mi²

95 Nohsa 381/mi²

96 Wāris Alīganj 377/mi²

97 Marhaura 373/mi²

98 Kishanganj 370/mi²

99 Piro 370/mi²

100 Narkatiāganj 357/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Bihar pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Khagaul leads with 44,463 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Khagaul has 44,463 people per square mile — that's roughly 69 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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