Bachhwara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bachhwara Tehsil has a population of 1.96 Lac (1,95,815) with 1.03 Lac (1,03,183) males and 92.63 k (92,632) females.The sex ratio in Bachhwara is 898, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bachhwara Tehsil is 36.54 k (36,542) which is 18.66% of Bachhwara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bachhwara Tehsil is 921 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.96 Lac

Toatl Population

1.03 Lac

Male Population

92.63 k

Female Population

Bachhwara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bachhwara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.41 Lac (2,41,180), indicating a 23.17% increased from Bachhwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.15 Lac.

Bachhwara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bachhwara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.45 Lac (2,44,595), projecting a 24.91% increased from Bachhwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.16 Lac.

Bachhwara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bachhwara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.80 Lac (1,80,118), accounting for 91.98% of the Bachhwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 94.99 k (94,985), and the Hindu female population is around 85.13 k (85,133).

Bachhwara Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bachhwara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.11 k (15,114), accounting for 7.72% of the Bachhwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.86 k (7,862), and the Muslim female population is around 7.25 k (7,252).

Bachhwara Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,80,11891.98%
Muslim15,1147.72%
Religion not stated4390.22%
Christian680.03%
Jain330.02%
Sikh240.01%
Buddhist180.01%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bachhwara Urban Population

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

Bachhwara Rural Population

The Rural population of Bachhwara Tehsil is 1.96 Lac (1,95,815), with 1.03 Lac (1,03,183) being males and 92.63 k (92,632) being females, making up 100% of the Bachhwara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 898 females for every 1000 males.

Bachhwara Literacy Rate

Bachhwara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bachhwara Tehsil is 68.88 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bachhwara Tehsil is 51.05 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bachhwara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Bachhwara Tehsil, it is around 60.47%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bachhwara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 60.47 68.88 51.05
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 60.47 68.88 51.05

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bachhwara

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 60.22 68.68 50.72
Muslim 63.29 71.35 54.55
Religion not stated 68.37 69.54 66.67
Christian 71.7 75.86 66.67

Bachhwara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bachhwara Tehsil is 30.56 k (30,558) with 16.03 k (16,025) males and 14.53 k (14,533) females, which is 15.61% of Bachhwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Bachhwara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bachhwara Tehsil is 22 (22) with 13 (13) males and 9 (9) females, which is 0.01% of Bachhwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 693 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bachhwara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 898
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 898

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bachhwara

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 897
Muslim 923
Religion not stated 689
Christian 790

Bachhwara Area & Households

The Total Area of Bachhwara Tehsil is 156.14 Square KM, with a population density of 1,254 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Bachhwara Tehsil are 91.The Total Number of households in Bachhwara Tehsil are 39.64 k(39,641).

Bachhwara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bachhwara Tehsil, there are about 67.88 k (67,883) workers, making up nearly 34.67% of the Bachhwara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.74 k (48,743) are male workers, and about 19.14 k (19,140) are female workers.

Bachhwara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.41 Lac (2,41,180) 23.17%
2025 2.45 Lac (2,44,595) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 2.48 Lac (2,47,922) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 2.51 Lac (2,51,187) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 2.54 Lac (2,54,451) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 2.58 Lac (2,57,716) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 2.61 Lac (2,60,980) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 2.64 Lac (2,63,976) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 2.67 Lac (2,66,779) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 2.70 Lac (2,69,583) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 2.72 Lac (2,72,386) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 2.75 Lac (2,75,189) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 2.78 Lac (2,77,992) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bachhwara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.78 Lac (2,77,992), with a male population of 1.45 Lac (1,45,202) and a female population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,762). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Bachhwara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Bachhwara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bachhwara is 1.96 Lac (1,95,815).

The estimated population of Bachhwara in 2024 is approximately 2.41 Lac (2,41,180).

Hindu constitute 91.98% of Bachhwara population, amounting to approximately 1.80 Lac (1,80,118) people.

Muslim constitute 7.72% of Bachhwara population, totaling around 15.11 k (15,114) people.

Hindu: 91.98%, Muslim: 7.72%, Religion not stated: 0.22%, Christian: 0.03%, Jain: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bachhwara is 30.56 k (15.61%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 22 (0.01%).

In Bachhwara, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.96 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bachhwara is 60.47%, with male literacy at 68.88% and female literacy at 51.05%.

The sex ratio in Bachhwara is 898 females for every 1000 males.

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