Villages In Rafiganj Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Rafiganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rafiganj Tehsil has a population of 3.12 Lac (3,12,367) with 1.63 Lac (1,62,732) males and 1.50 Lac (1,49,635) females.The sex ratio in Rafiganj is 920, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rafiganj Tehsil is 57.86 k (57,856) which is 18.52% of Rafiganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rafiganj Tehsil is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rafiganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Aurangabad District in the state of BIHAR in India.

3.12 Lac

Toatl Population

1.63 Lac

Male Population

1.50 Lac

Female Population

Rafiganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rafiganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.85 Lac (3,84,733), indicating a 23.17% increased from Rafiganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.85 Lac.

Rafiganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rafiganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.90 Lac (3,90,181), projecting a 24.91% increased from Rafiganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.88 Lac.

Rafiganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rafiganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.56 Lac (2,56,372), accounting for 82.07% of the Rafiganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.34 Lac (1,33,849), and the Hindu female population is around 1.23 Lac (1,22,523).

Rafiganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rafiganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 53.67 k (53,667), accounting for 17.18% of the Rafiganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 27.71 k (27,709), and the Muslim female population is around 25.96 k (25,958).

Rafiganj Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,56,37282.07%
Muslim53,66717.18%
Religion not stated1,5700.5%
Jain4420.14%
Christian2420.08%
Buddhist530.02%
Sikh210.01%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rafiganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Rafiganj Tehsil is 35.54 k (35,536), with 18.65 k (18,652) being males and 16.88 k (16,884) being females, making up 11.38% of the Rafiganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 906 females for every 1000 males.

Rafiganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Rafiganj Tehsil is 2.77 Lac (2,76,831), with 1.44 Lac (1,44,080) being males and 1.33 Lac (1,32,751) being females, making up 88.62% of the Rafiganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Rafiganj Literacy Rate

Rafiganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.01% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rafiganj Tehsil is 78.02 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rafiganj Tehsil is 57.02 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rafiganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.17%, while in the rural regions of Rafiganj Tehsil, it is around 66.41%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rafiganj

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.01 78.02 57.02
Urban Area 80.17 86.3 73.3
Rural Area 66.41 76.92 54.9

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rafiganj

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 66.5 77.44 54.43
Muslim 74.63 80.41 68.39
Religion not stated 73.79 84.3 63.25
Jain 96.73 97 96.46

Rafiganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rafiganj Tehsil is 65.73 k (65,731) with 34.16 k (34,159) males and 31.57 k (31,572) females, which is 21.04% of Rafiganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Rafiganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rafiganj Tehsil is 153 (153) with 70 (70) males and 83 (83) females, which is 0.05% of Rafiganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1186 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rafiganj

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 920
Urban Area 906
Rural Area 922

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rafiganj

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 916
Muslim 937
Religion not stated 985
Jain 1066

Rafiganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Rafiganj Tehsil is 387.58 Square KM, with a population density of 806 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rafiganj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rafiganj Tehsil are 216.The Total Number of households in Rafiganj Tehsil are 46.19 k(46,192).

Rafiganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rafiganj Tehsil, there are about 1.10 Lac (1,09,707) workers, making up nearly 35.12% of the Rafiganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 74.26 k (74,258) are male workers, and about 35.45 k (35,449) are female workers.

Rafiganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.85 Lac (3,84,733) 23.17%
2025 3.90 Lac (3,90,181) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 3.95 Lac (3,95,489) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 4.01 Lac (4,00,697) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 4.06 Lac (4,05,904) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 4.11 Lac (4,11,111) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 4.16 Lac (4,16,319) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 4.21 Lac (4,21,099) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 4.26 Lac (4,25,570) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 4.30 Lac (4,30,042) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 4.35 Lac (4,34,513) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 4.39 Lac (4,38,985) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 4.43 Lac (4,43,456) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rafiganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.43 Lac (4,43,456), with a male population of 2.29 Lac (2,29,001) and a female population of 2.14 Lac (2,14,459). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Rafiganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Rafiganj Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rafiganj is 3.12 Lac (3,12,367).

The estimated population of Rafiganj in 2024 is approximately 3.85 Lac (3,84,733).

Hindu constitute 82.07% of Rafiganj population, amounting to approximately 2.56 Lac (2,56,372) people.

Muslim constitute 17.18% of Rafiganj population, totaling around 53.67 k (53,667) people.

Hindu: 82.07%, Muslim: 17.18%, Religion not stated: 0.5%, Jain: 0.14%, Christian: 0.08%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rafiganj is 65.73 k (21.04%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 153 (0.05%).

In Rafiganj, 35.54 k (11.38%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.77 Lac (88.62%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rafiganj is 68.01%, with male literacy at 78.02% and female literacy at 57.02%.

The sex ratio in Rafiganj is 920 females for every 1000 males.

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