Raniganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Raniganj Tehsil has a population of 3.99 Lac (3,98,977) with 2.07 Lac (2,07,079) males and 1.92 Lac (1,91,898) females.The sex ratio in Raniganj is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raniganj Tehsil is 83.84 k (83,836) which is 21.01% of Raniganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raniganj Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Raniganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Araria District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Raniganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Raniganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.91 Lac (4,91,408), indicating a 23.17% increased from Raniganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.37 Lac.
Raniganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Raniganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.98 Lac (4,98,366), projecting a 24.91% increased from Raniganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.41 Lac.
Raniganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Raniganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.76 Lac (2,75,646), accounting for 69.09% of the Raniganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.44 Lac (1,43,655), and the Hindu female population is around 1.32 Lac (1,31,991).
Raniganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Raniganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.21 Lac (1,20,902), accounting for 30.3% of the Raniganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 62.18 k (62,177), and the Muslim female population is around 58.73 k (58,725).
Raniganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,75,646 | 69.09% |
| Muslim | 1,20,902 | 30.3% |
| Christian | 1,554 | 0.39% |
| Religion not stated | 793 | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 47 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0% |
| Jain | 11 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRaniganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Raniganj Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Raniganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Raniganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Raniganj Tehsil is 3.99 Lac (3,98,977), with 2.07 Lac (2,07,079) being males and 1.92 Lac (1,91,898) being females, making up 100% of the Raniganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Raniganj Literacy Rate
Raniganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 49.69% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raniganj Tehsil is 57.98 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raniganj Tehsil is 40.66 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Raniganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Raniganj Tehsil, it is around 49.69%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raniganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49.69 | 57.98 | 40.66 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 49.69 | 57.98 | 40.66 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Raniganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 51.7 | 60.5 | 42.02 |
| Muslim | 44.92 | 51.96 | 37.41 |
| Christian | 50.51 | 56.38 | 44.15 |
| Religion not stated | 53.63 | 62.83 | 44.4 |
Raniganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raniganj Tehsil is 87.10 k (87,098) with 45.14 k (45,139) males and 41.96 k (41,959) females, which is 21.83% of Raniganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Raniganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raniganj Tehsil is 18.10 k (18,102) with 9.15 k (9,149) males and 8.95 k (8,953) females, which is 4.54% of Raniganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raniganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 927 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 927 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Raniganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 919 |
| Muslim | 945 |
| Christian | 936 |
| Religion not stated | 998 |
Raniganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Raniganj Tehsil is 462.96 Square KM, with a population density of 862 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Raniganj Tehsil are 89.The Total Number of households in Raniganj Tehsil are 81.33 k(81,327).
Raniganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Raniganj Tehsil, there are about 1.65 Lac (1,65,065) workers, making up nearly 41.37% of the Raniganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.02 Lac (1,01,988) are male workers, and about 63.08 k (63,077) are female workers.
Raniganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.91 Lac (4,91,408) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.98 Lac (4,98,366) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.05 Lac (5,05,147) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.12 Lac (5,11,798) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.18 Lac (5,18,449) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.25 Lac (5,25,100) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.32 Lac (5,31,751) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.38 Lac (5,37,857) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.44 Lac (5,43,568) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.49 Lac (5,49,279) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.55 Lac (5,54,991) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.61 Lac (5,60,702) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.66 Lac (5,66,413) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Raniganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.66 Lac (5,66,413), with a male population of 2.91 Lac (2,91,407) and a female population of 2.75 Lac (2,75,031). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Raniganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.