Nighwan Population in 2025

In 2025, Nighwan Village current estimated population is projected to be 9.09 k (9,093), indicating a 24.91% increased from Nighwan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.62 k, and the estimated female population is 4.47 k.

Nighwan Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Nighwan Village estimated population is projected to be 9.22 k (9,216), projecting a 26.61% increased from Nighwan's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.68 k, and the estimated female population is 4.54 k.

Nighwan Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Nighwan Village has a population of 7.28 k (7,279) with 3.72 k (3,715) males and 3.56 k (3,564) females.The sex ratio in Nighwan is 960, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nighwan Village is 1.28 k (1,279) which is 17.57% of Nighwan Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nighwan Village is 1053 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Nighwan village is listed as part of the Kurtha Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Arwal District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

7.28 k

Total Population

3.72 k

Male Population

3.56 k

Female Population

Nighwan Literacy Rate

Nighwan Village has a literacy rate of 61.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nighwan Village is 71.7 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nighwan Village is 50.03 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nighwan

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.2 71.7 50.03
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 61.2 71.7 50.03

Nighwan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nighwan Village is 1.53 k (1,534) with 802 (802) males and 732 (732) females, which is 21.07% of Nighwan Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Nighwan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Nighwan Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Nighwan Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nighwan

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 960
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 960

Nighwan Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Nighwan Village are 1.23 k(1,233).

Nighwan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nighwan Village, there are about 2.37 k (2,365) workers, making up nearly 32.49% of the Nighwan Village total population. Out of these, around 1.67 k (1,665) are male workers, and about 700 (700) are female workers.

Nighwan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 9.09 k (9,093) 24.91%
2026 9.22 k (9,216) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 9.34 k (9,338) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 9.46 k (9,459) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 9.58 k (9,581) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 9.70 k (9,702) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 9.81 k (9,813) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 9.92 k (9,917) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 10.02 k (10,022) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 10.13 k (10,126) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 10.23 k (10,230) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 10.33 k (10,334) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nighwan Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.33 k (10,334), with a male population of 5.23 k (5,228) and a female population of 5.11 k (5,108). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Nighwan Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.

Nighwan Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Narhi 1,156
2 Pirhi 1,493
3 Bishunpur 444
4 Rajepur 3,753
5 Koni 944
6 Alawalpur 0
7 Utranwan 804
8 Basatpur 603
9 Ahmadpur Harna 1,479
10 Jagdispur 971

Nighwan Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nighwan is 7.28 k (7,279).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nighwan is 1.53 k (21.07%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nighwan is 61.2%, with male literacy at 71.7% and female literacy at 50.03%.

The sex ratio in Nighwan is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Nighwan population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.55% up to 2036.