Belhar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Belhar Tehsil has a population of 1.68 Lac (1,67,719) with 87.84 k (87,838) males and 79.88 k (79,881) females.The sex ratio in Belhar is 910, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Belhar Tehsil is 29.66 k (29,658) which is 17.68% of Belhar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Belhar Tehsil is 941 females for every 1000 males.

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

Belhar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Belhar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.07 Lac (2,06,575), indicating a 23.17% increased from Belhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.81 k.

Belhar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Belhar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.10 Lac (2,09,500), projecting a 24.91% increased from Belhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.00 Lac.

Belhar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Belhar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.63 Lac (1,62,732), accounting for 97.03% of the Belhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 85.29 k (85,286), and the Hindu female population is around 77.45 k (77,446).

Belhar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Belhar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.15 k (3,146), accounting for 1.88% of the Belhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.62 k (1,622), and the Muslim female population is around 1.52 k (1,524).

Belhar Religion Wise Population

Belhar Urban Population

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

Belhar Rural Population

The Rural population of Belhar Tehsil is 1.68 Lac (1,67,719), with 87.84 k (87,838) being males and 79.88 k (79,881) being females, making up 100% of the Belhar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Belhar Literacy Rate

Belhar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.15% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Belhar Tehsil is 70.73 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Belhar Tehsil is 48.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Belhar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Belhar Tehsil, it is around 60.15%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Belhar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	60.15	70.73	48.45
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	60.15	70.73	48.45

Literacy Rate by Religion in Belhar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	60.39	70.87	48.77
Muslim	52.56	65.42	38.69
Christian	59.16	74.14	44.21
Other religions and persuasions	41.82	58.36	26.28

Belhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Belhar Tehsil is 21.56 k (21,562) with 11.23 k (11,229) males and 10.33 k (10,333) females, which is 12.86% of Belhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Belhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Belhar Tehsil is 13.45 k (13,447) with 6.79 k (6,792) males and 6.66 k (6,655) females, which is 8.02% of Belhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Belhar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	910
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	910

Sex Ratio by Religion in Belhar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	909
Muslim	940
Christian	980
Other religions and persuasions	1107

Belhar Area & Households

The Total Area of Belhar Tehsil is 227.79 Square KM, with a population density of 736 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Belhar Tehsil are 172.The Total Number of households in Belhar Tehsil are 31.63 k(31,625).

Belhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Belhar Tehsil, there are about 67.30 k (67,300) workers, making up nearly 40.13% of the Belhar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.52 k (43,522) are male workers, and about 23.78 k (23,778) are female workers.

Belhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Belhar Census Frequently Asked Questions