Kharik Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kharik Tehsil has a population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,898) with 70.87 k (70,873) males and 62.03 k (62,025) females.The sex ratio in Kharik is 876, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kharik Tehsil is 25.59 k (25,586) which is 19.25% of Kharik Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kharik Tehsil is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kharik Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhagalpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Kharik Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kharik Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.64 Lac (1,63,687), indicating a 23.17% increased from Kharik's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.95 k, and the estimated female population is 76.72 k.
Kharik Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kharik Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.66 Lac (1,66,005), projecting a 24.91% increased from Kharik's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 88.15 k, and the estimated female population is 77.84 k.
Kharik Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kharik Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.16 Lac (1,15,970), accounting for 87.26% of the Kharik Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 61.79 k (61,790), and the Hindu female population is around 54.18 k (54,180).
Kharik Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kharik Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.71 k (16,710), accounting for 12.57% of the Kharik Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.96 k (8,959), and the Muslim female population is around 7.75 k (7,751).
Kharik Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,15,970 | 87.26% |
| Muslim | 16,710 | 12.57% |
| Religion not stated | 149 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 41 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 13 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 10 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKharik Urban Population
The Urban population of Kharik Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kharik total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kharik Rural Population
The Rural population of Kharik Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,32,898), with 70.87 k (70,873) being males and 62.03 k (62,025) being females, making up 100% of the Kharik total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 876 females for every 1000 males.
Kharik Literacy Rate
Kharik Tehsil has a literacy rate of 58.16% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kharik Tehsil is 66.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kharik Tehsil is 48.92 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kharik Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kharik Tehsil, it is around 58.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kharik
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.16 | 66.14 | 48.92 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 58.16 | 66.14 | 48.92 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kharik
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.69 | 67.95 | 50.15 |
| Muslim | 47.18 | 53.37 | 39.87 |
| Religion not stated | 59.18 | 62.07 | 55 |
| Christian | 45.71 | 55 | 33.33 |
Kharik Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kharik Tehsil is 10.86 k (10,862) with 5.78 k (5,777) males and 5.09 k (5,085) females, which is 8.17% of Kharik Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 881 females for every 1000 males.
Kharik Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Kharik Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kharik Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kharik
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 876 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 876 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kharik
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 877 |
| Muslim | 866 |
| Religion not stated | 733 |
| Christian | 640 |
Kharik Area & Households
The Total Area of Kharik Tehsil is 125.58 Square KM, with a population density of 1,058 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kharik Tehsil are 35.The Total Number of households in Kharik Tehsil are 25.63 k(25,629).
Kharik Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kharik Tehsil, there are about 42.47 k (42,473) workers, making up nearly 31.96% of the Kharik Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.09 k (32,089) are male workers, and about 10.38 k (10,384) are female workers.
Kharik - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.64 Lac (1,63,687) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.66 Lac (1,66,005) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.68 Lac (1,68,263) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,479) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,694) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,910) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.77 Lac (1,77,125) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,159) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,061) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.83 Lac (1,82,964) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,866) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,768) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,671) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kharik Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.89 Lac (1,88,671), with a male population of 99.74 k (99,735) and a female population of 88.90 k (88,895). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kharik Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.