Which district of Bihar has the highest population density?

Appeared in: Bihar CHO -2019

Explanation

According to the 2011 Census, Sheohar has the highest population density in Bihar.
Sheohar's population density is 1,880 persons per square kilometer.
This high density is due to a significant population living in a relatively small geographical area.

Option A: Patna is the most populous district by total number of people, but it is the second most densely populated district (1,823 persons/km²), not the highest.
Option B: Gaya's population density is significantly lower than that of Sheohar and Patna.
Option D: Araria's population density (993 persons/km²) is much lower than Sheohar's.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Population density of districts in Bihar based on the 2011 Census as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding population density is crucial for public policy, resource allocation, and infrastructure planning.
In public health, high-density areas may require different strategies for disease control, sanitation, and healthcare delivery compared to sparsely populated regions.
What if? If a new, highly contagious disease emerges, a densely populated district like Sheohar would be at a higher risk for rapid transmission, necessitating immediate and targeted public health interventions, such as vaccination drives and awareness campaigns.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the key concept in the question: 'highest population density' in 'Bihar'.
Recognize that this is a factual recall question based on geographical/demographical data, likely from the Census of India.
Differentiate between 'population density' (people per unit area) and 'total population'. A district can have a large population but not the highest density if its area is also large.
Recall or look up the specific data for the districts listed.
Compare the population densities: Sheohar (1,880/km²), Patna (1,823/km²), Gaya (~882/km²), and Araria (993/km²).
Select the district with the highest value, which is Sheohar.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Population density of districts in Bihar based on the 2011 Census.
Stem keywords: Bihar, district, highest population density
Lead-in keywords: Which
Negative lead-in flag: false

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