Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Arwal District

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.

7.01 Lac

Toatl Population

3.63 Lac

Male Population

3.37 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu6,34,09990.48%
Muslim64,2599.17%
Religion not stated1,5790.23%
Christian3900.06%
Buddhist3230.05%
Jain740.01%
Other religions and persuasions600.01%
Sikh590.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Arwal 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

Historical Population of Arwal by Census Year 1901-2011

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 1.57%.

Arwal Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Arwal is 7.01 Lac (7,00,843).

The estimated population of Arwal in 2024 is approximately 8.63 Lac (8,63,207).

Hindu constitute 90.48% of Arwal population, amounting to approximately 6.34 Lac (6,34,099) people.

Muslim constitute 9.17% of Arwal population, totaling around 64.26 k (64,259) people.

Hindu: 90.48%, Muslim: 9.17%, Religion not stated: 0.23%, Christian: 0.06%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Arwal is 1.41 Lac (20.16%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 590 (0.08%).

In Arwal, 51.85 k (7.4%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 6.49 Lac (92.6%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Arwal is 67.43%, with male literacy at 79.06% and female literacy at 54.85%.

The sex ratio in Arwal is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Arwal population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.