Barahat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barahat Tehsil has a population of 1.49 Lac (1,49,188) with 77.85 k (77,845) males and 71.34 k (71,343) females.The sex ratio in Barahat is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barahat Tehsil is 27.53 k (27,528) which is 18.45% of Barahat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barahat Tehsil is 935 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.49 Lac

Toatl Population

77.85 k

Male Population

71.34 k

Female Population

Barahat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barahat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.84 Lac (1,83,751), indicating a 23.17% increased from Barahat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 95.50 k, and the estimated female population is 88.25 k.

Barahat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barahat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,86,353), projecting a 24.91% increased from Barahat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 96.82 k, and the estimated female population is 89.54 k.

Barahat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barahat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.19 Lac (1,19,126), accounting for 79.85% of the Barahat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.26 k (62,262), and the Hindu female population is around 56.86 k (56,864).

Barahat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barahat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 29.80 k (29,796), accounting for 19.97% of the Barahat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.43 k (15,429), and the Muslim female population is around 14.37 k (14,367).

Barahat Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,19,12679.85%
Muslim29,79619.97%
Religion not stated1340.09%
Christian1130.08%
Sikh100.01%
Jain50%
Buddhist40%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Barahat Urban Population

The Urban population of Barahat Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Barahat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Barahat Rural Population

The Rural population of Barahat Tehsil is 1.49 Lac (1,49,188), with 77.85 k (77,845) being males and 71.34 k (71,343) being females, making up 100% of the Barahat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Barahat Literacy Rate

Barahat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.97% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barahat Tehsil is 68.79 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barahat Tehsil is 50.31 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barahat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Barahat Tehsil, it is around 59.97%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barahat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.97 68.79 50.31
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 59.97 68.79 50.31

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barahat

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 62 70.76 52.38
Muslim 51.33 60.35 41.6
Religion not stated 67.68 72.86 55.17
Christian 75.27 80.39 69.05

Barahat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barahat Tehsil is 14.77 k (14,766) with 7.63 k (7,627) males and 7.14 k (7,139) females, which is 9.9% of Barahat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Barahat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barahat Tehsil is 298 (298) with 155 (155) males and 143 (143) females, which is 0.2% of Barahat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barahat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 917
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 917

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barahat

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 914
Muslim 932
Religion not stated 596
Christian 916

Barahat Area & Households

The Total Area of Barahat Tehsil is 155.59 Square KM, with a population density of 959 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Barahat Tehsil are 73.The Total Number of households in Barahat Tehsil are 28.94 k(28,940).

Barahat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barahat Tehsil, there are about 50.04 k (50,040) workers, making up nearly 33.54% of the Barahat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.89 k (36,889) are male workers, and about 13.15 k (13,151) are female workers.

Barahat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.84 Lac (1,83,751) 23.17%
2025 1.86 Lac (1,86,353) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 1.89 Lac (1,88,888) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 1.91 Lac (1,91,375) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 1.94 Lac (1,93,862) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 1.96 Lac (1,96,349) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 1.99 Lac (1,98,836) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 2.01 Lac (2,01,119) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 2.03 Lac (2,03,255) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 2.05 Lac (2,05,390) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 2.08 Lac (2,07,526) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 2.10 Lac (2,09,662) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 2.12 Lac (2,11,797) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barahat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.12 Lac (2,11,797), with a male population of 1.10 Lac (1,09,546) and a female population of 1.02 Lac (1,02,250). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Barahat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Barahat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barahat is 1.49 Lac (1,49,188).

The estimated population of Barahat in 2024 is approximately 1.84 Lac (1,83,751).

Hindu constitute 79.85% of Barahat population, amounting to approximately 1.19 Lac (1,19,126) people.

Muslim constitute 19.97% of Barahat population, totaling around 29.80 k (29,796) people.

Hindu: 79.85%, Muslim: 19.97%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Christian: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Buddhist: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barahat is 14.77 k (9.9%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 298 (0.2%).

In Barahat, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.49 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barahat is 59.97%, with male literacy at 68.79% and female literacy at 50.31%.

The sex ratio in Barahat is 917 females for every 1000 males.

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