Arwal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Arwal District has a population of 7.01 Lac (7,00,843) with 3.63 Lac (3,63,497) males and 3.37 Lac (3,37,346) females.The sex ratio in Arwal is 929, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Arwal District is 1.28 Lac (1,27,841) which is 18.24% of Arwal District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Arwal District is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Arwal District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
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Arwal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Arwal District current estimated population is projected to be 8.63 Lac (8,63,207), indicating a 23.17% increased from Arwal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.17 Lac.
Arwal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Arwal District estimated population is projected to be 8.75 Lac (8,75,430), projecting a 24.91% increased from Arwal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.23 Lac.
Arwal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Arwal District, with a total Hindu population of 6.34 Lac (6,34,099), accounting for 90.48% of the Arwal District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.29 Lac (3,29,040), and the Hindu female population is around 3.05 Lac (3,05,059).
Arwal Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Arwal District, with a total Muslim population of 64.26 k (64,259), accounting for 9.17% of the Arwal District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 33.16 k (33,156), and the Muslim female population is around 31.10 k (31,103).
Arwal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,34,099 | 90.48% |
| Muslim | 64,259 | 9.17% |
| Religion not stated | 1,579 | 0.23% |
| Christian | 390 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 323 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 74 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 60 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 59 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationArwal Urban Population
The Urban population of Arwal District is 51.85 k (51,849), with 27.08 k (27,077) being males and 24.77 k (24,772) being females, making up 7.4% of the Arwal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Arwal Rural Population
The Rural population of Arwal District is 6.49 Lac (6,48,994), with 3.36 Lac (3,36,420) being males and 3.13 Lac (3,12,574) being females, making up 92.6% of the Arwal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Arwal Literacy Rate
Arwal District has a literacy rate of 67.43% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Arwal District is 79.06 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Arwal District is 54.85 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Arwal District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.29%, while in the rural regions of Arwal District, it is around 66.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Arwal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.43 | 79.06 | 54.85 |
| Urban Area | 75.29 | 85.17 | 64.45 |
| Rural Area | 66.79 | 78.57 | 54.09 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Arwal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.91 | 79.02 | 53.81 |
| Muslim | 72.23 | 79.39 | 64.61 |
| Religion not stated | 76.8 | 83.69 | 68.76 |
| Christian | 68.94 | 76.62 | 61.9 |
Arwal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Arwal District is 1.41 Lac (1,41,314) with 72.89 k (72,885) males and 68.43 k (68,429) females, which is 20.16% of Arwal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Arwal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Arwal District is 590 (590) with 283 (283) males and 307 (307) females, which is 0.08% of Arwal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1085 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Arwal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 929 |
| Urban Area | 915 |
| Rural Area | 930 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Arwal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 928 |
| Muslim | 939 |
| Religion not stated | 876 |
| Christian | 1097 |
Arwal Area & Households
The Total Area of Arwal District is 638 Square KM, with a population density of 1,099 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Arwal District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Arwal District are 316.The Total Number of households in Arwal District are 1.18 Lac(1,18,222).
Arwal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Arwal District, there are about 2.36 Lac (2,36,354) workers, making up nearly 33.72% of the Arwal District total population. Out of these, around 1.68 Lac (1,67,991) are male workers, and about 68.36 k (68,363) are female workers.
Arwal - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Arwal district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,53,395, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 7,00,843 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 26.4% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.06%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Arwal District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,53,395 to 7,00,843.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 26.4%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.53 Lac | - | - | 75.31 k | 78.09 k |
| 1911 | 1.61 Lac | 7.38 k | 4.808500929 | 79.01 k | 81.76 k |
| 1921 | 1.60 Lac | -601 | -0.373823637 | 79.95 k | 80.22 k |
| 1931 | 1.78 Lac | 17.52 k | 10.94025098 | 88.80 k | 88.89 k |
| 1941 | 2.06 Lac | 28.78 k | 16.19872477 | 1.03 Lac | 1.03 Lac |
| 1951 | 2.28 Lac | 21.96 k | 10.63411421 | 1.15 Lac | 1.13 Lac |
| 1961 | 2.68 Lac | 39.30 k | 17.20496949 | 1.33 Lac | 1.34 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.26 Lac | 58.51 k | 21.85324349 | 1.66 Lac | 1.60 Lac |
| 1981 | 3.85 Lac | 58.38 k | 17.89483364 | 1.96 Lac | 1.88 Lac |
| 1991 | 4.65 Lac | 80.41 k | 20.90654298 | 2.41 Lac | 2.24 Lac |
| 2001 | 5.88 Lac | 1.23 Lac | 26.40386377 | 3.04 Lac | 2.84 Lac |
| 2011 | 7.01 Lac | 1.13 Lac | 19.22626764 | 3.63 Lac | 3.37 Lac |
Arwal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.63 Lac (8,63,207) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.75 Lac (8,75,430) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.87 Lac (8,87,340) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.99 Lac (8,99,023) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.11 Lac (9,10,707) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.22 Lac (9,22,390) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.34 Lac (9,34,074) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.45 Lac (9,44,799) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.55 Lac (9,54,831) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.65 Lac (9,64,864) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.75 Lac (9,74,896) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.85 Lac (9,84,929) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.95 Lac (9,94,961) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Arwal District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.95 Lac (9,94,961), with a male population of 5.12 Lac (5,11,522) and a female population of 4.83 Lac (4,83,489). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Arwal District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.68%.