### Demographics
Patna's demographic profile represents a diverse mix of linguistic and religious groups, predominantly reflecting the culture of the Magadh region.
| Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Population (2011)** | ~1.68 million (City); ~2.04 million (Urban Agglomeration) | | **Primary Religions** | Hinduism (~86.39%), Islam (~12.27%), Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism | | **Primary Languages** | Hindi, Magahi, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Urdu, English | | **Literacy Rate** | ~83.37% (Urban Average) | | **Sex Ratio** | ~885 females per 1,000 males (City average, 2011) |
_Note: Precise, updated demographic data awaits the release of the next national census._
