Kurtha Population in 2025
In 2025, Kurtha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.52 Lac (1,52,165), indicating a 24.91% increased from Kurtha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 78.71 k, and the estimated female population is 73.45 k.
Kurtha Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kurtha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.54 Lac (1,54,235), projecting a 26.61% increased from Kurtha's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 79.75 k, and the estimated female population is 74.49 k.
Kurtha Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kurtha Tehsil has a population of 1.22 Lac (1,21,818) with 63.29 k (63,290) males and 58.53 k (58,528) females.The sex ratio in Kurtha is 925, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kurtha Tehsil is 22.85 k (22,849) which is 18.76% of Kurtha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kurtha Tehsil is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kurtha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Arwal District in the state of BIHAR in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Kurtha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kurtha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,01,629), accounting for 83.43% of the Kurtha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 52.85 k (52,848), and the Hindu female population is around 48.78 k (48,781).
Kurtha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kurtha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 19.85 k (19,850), accounting for 16.29% of the Kurtha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.26 k (10,259), and the Muslim female population is around 9.59 k (9,591).
Kurtha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,01,629 | 83.43% |
| Muslim | 19,850 | 16.29% |
| Buddhist | 150 | 0.12% |
| Christian | 89 | 0.07% |
| Religion not stated | 87 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 7 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 4 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKurtha Urban Population
The Urban population of Kurtha Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kurtha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kurtha Rural Population
The Rural population of Kurtha Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,21,818), with 63.29 k (63,290) being males and 58.53 k (58,528) being females, making up 100% of the Kurtha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Kurtha Literacy Rate
Kurtha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.79% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kurtha Tehsil is 75.2 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kurtha Tehsil is 51.48 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kurtha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kurtha Tehsil, it is around 63.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kurtha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.79 | 75.2 | 51.48 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 63.79 | 75.2 | 51.48 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kurtha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.4 | 75.74 | 50.05 |
| Muslim | 65.71 | 72.35 | 58.62 |
| Buddhist | 75.38 | 86.49 | 60.71 |
| Christian | 56.52 | 64.52 | 50 |
Kurtha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kurtha Tehsil is 21.97 k (21,972) with 11.30 k (11,301) males and 10.67 k (10,671) females, which is 18.04% of Kurtha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Kurtha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kurtha Tehsil is 68 (68) with 38 (38) males and 30 (30) females, which is 0.06% of Kurtha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 790 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kurtha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 925 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 925 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kurtha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 924 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Buddhist | 725 |
| Christian | 1343 |
Kurtha Area & Households
The Total Area of Kurtha Tehsil is 121.97 Square KM, with a population density of 999 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kurtha Tehsil are 72.The Total Number of households in Kurtha Tehsil are 20.56 k(20,564).
Kurtha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kurtha Tehsil, there are about 37.66 k (37,660) workers, making up nearly 30.91% of the Kurtha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.22 k (28,222) are male workers, and about 9.44 k (9,438) are female workers.
Kurtha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,165) | 24.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.54 Lac (1,54,235) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.56 Lac (1,56,265) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.58 Lac (1,58,296) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.60 Lac (1,60,327) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.62 Lac (1,62,358) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,222) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.66 Lac (1,65,966) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.68 Lac (1,67,710) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,453) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,197) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,941) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kurtha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.73 Lac (1,72,941), with a male population of 89.06 k (89,064) and a female population of 83.88 k (83,884). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kurtha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.