Dhuraiya Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhuraiya Tehsil has a population of 2.40 Lac (2,39,762) with 1.26 Lac (1,25,586) males and 1.14 Lac (1,14,176) females.The sex ratio in Dhuraiya is 910, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhuraiya Tehsil is 46.25 k (46,248) which is 19.29% of Dhuraiya Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhuraiya Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dhuraiya Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Banka District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Dhuraiya Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhuraiya Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.95 Lac (2,95,308), indicating a 23.17% increased from Dhuraiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.41 Lac.
Dhuraiya Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhuraiya Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.99 Lac (2,99,489), projecting a 24.91% increased from Dhuraiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.43 Lac.
Dhuraiya Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhuraiya Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.64 Lac (1,64,135), accounting for 68.46% of the Dhuraiya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 86.51 k (86,509), and the Hindu female population is around 77.63 k (77,626).
Dhuraiya Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhuraiya Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 74.96 k (74,956), accounting for 31.26% of the Dhuraiya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 38.70 k (38,699), and the Muslim female population is around 36.26 k (36,257).
Dhuraiya Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,64,135 | 68.46% |
| Muslim | 74,956 | 31.26% |
| Religion not stated | 413 | 0.17% |
| Christian | 195 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 26 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 20 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDhuraiya Urban Population
The Urban population of Dhuraiya Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Dhuraiya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Dhuraiya Rural Population
The Rural population of Dhuraiya Tehsil is 2.40 Lac (2,39,762), with 1.26 Lac (1,25,586) being males and 1.14 Lac (1,14,176) being females, making up 100% of the Dhuraiya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Dhuraiya Literacy Rate
Dhuraiya Tehsil has a literacy rate of 58.16% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhuraiya Tehsil is 67.61 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhuraiya Tehsil is 47.67 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dhuraiya Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Dhuraiya Tehsil, it is around 58.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhuraiya
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.16 | 67.61 | 47.67 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 58.16 | 67.61 | 47.67 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhuraiya
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.51 | 71.49 | 52.43 |
| Muslim | 48.26 | 58.62 | 37.08 |
| Religion not stated | 63 | 73.15 | 50.81 |
| Christian | 57.59 | 65.31 | 45 |
Dhuraiya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhuraiya Tehsil is 22.64 k (22,638) with 11.90 k (11,896) males and 10.74 k (10,742) females, which is 9.44% of Dhuraiya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Dhuraiya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhuraiya Tehsil is 1.67 k (1,667) with 860 (860) males and 807 (807) females, which is 0.7% of Dhuraiya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhuraiya
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 910 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 910 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhuraiya
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 898 |
| Muslim | 937 |
| Religion not stated | 804 |
| Christian | 682 |
Dhuraiya Area & Households
The Total Area of Dhuraiya Tehsil is 237.02 Square KM, with a population density of 1,012 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Dhuraiya Tehsil are 222.The Total Number of households in Dhuraiya Tehsil are 43.27 k(43,274).
Dhuraiya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhuraiya Tehsil, there are about 97.81 k (97,808) workers, making up nearly 40.79% of the Dhuraiya Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 61.74 k (61,735) are male workers, and about 36.07 k (36,073) are female workers.
Dhuraiya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.95 Lac (2,95,308) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.99 Lac (2,99,489) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.04 Lac (3,03,564) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.08 Lac (3,07,561) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.12 Lac (3,11,558) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.16 Lac (3,15,555) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.20 Lac (3,19,552) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,221) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,653) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.30 Lac (3,30,085) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,517) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.37 Lac (3,36,950) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.40 Lac (3,40,382) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhuraiya Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.40 Lac (3,40,382), with a male population of 1.77 Lac (1,76,728) and a female population of 1.64 Lac (1,63,639). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Dhuraiya Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.