As per census 2011 which of the following district of Bihar is having minimum literacy rate?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Purniya

Explanation:
• As per Census 2011, Purniya district of Bihar recorded the lowest literacy rate among all districts in the state.
• Literacy Rate of Purniya: 52.49%
• It falls significantly below the state average of 61.80%.
• Low literacy in the district is linked to socioeconomic challenges, lack of infrastructure, and gender disparities.
• Female literacy in Purniya was notably lower than male literacy.

Information Booster:
• Bihar was ranked lowest among all Indian states in literacy rate in 2011.
• Highest literacy in Bihar was observed in Rohtas district (around 75.59%).

Additional Knowledge:

Rohtas 
• One of the highest literacy rates in Bihar.
• Known for better educational infrastructure compared to other districts.

Kaimur 
• Literacy rate in Census 2011 was above state average (~69.34%).
• Not the lowest in Bihar.

Shivhar 
• Although small and underdeveloped, Shivhar had a better literacy rate than Purniya (~58.17%).