Nathnagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nathnagar Tehsil has a population of 1.51 Lac (1,51,291) with 80.33 k (80,327) males and 70.96 k (70,964) females.The sex ratio in Nathnagar is 884, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nathnagar Tehsil is 29.06 k (29,056) which is 19.21% of Nathnagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nathnagar Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.51 Lac

Toatl Population

80.33 k

Male Population

70.96 k

Female Population

Nathnagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nathnagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,86,341), indicating a 23.17% increased from Nathnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 98.55 k, and the estimated female population is 87.78 k.

Nathnagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nathnagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,88,980), projecting a 24.91% increased from Nathnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 99.90 k, and the estimated female population is 89.06 k.

Nathnagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nathnagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,215), accounting for 90.7% of the Nathnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 73.18 k (73,180), and the Hindu female population is around 64.04 k (64,035).

Nathnagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nathnagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.87 k (13,870), accounting for 9.17% of the Nathnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.03 k (7,028), and the Muslim female population is around 6.84 k (6,842).

Nathnagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,37,21590.7%
Muslim13,8709.17%
Religion not stated950.06%
Christian650.04%
Buddhist220.01%
Sikh150.01%
Jain90.01%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Nathnagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Nathnagar Tehsil is 5.60 k (5,595), with 2.99 k (2,988) being males and 2.61 k (2,607) being females, making up 3.7% of the Nathnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 873 females for every 1000 males.

Nathnagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Nathnagar Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,45,696), with 77.34 k (77,339) being males and 68.36 k (68,357) being females, making up 96.3% of the Nathnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 884 females for every 1000 males.

Nathnagar Literacy Rate

Nathnagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.39% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nathnagar Tehsil is 68.82 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nathnagar Tehsil is 52.86 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nathnagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.91%, while in the rural regions of Nathnagar Tehsil, it is around 60.77%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nathnagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.39 68.82 52.86
Urban Area 76.91 82.63 70.38
Rural Area 60.77 68.27 52.16

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nathnagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 62.46 70.11 53.6
Muslim 50.64 55.29 45.84
Religion not stated 70.42 73.81 65.52
Christian 56.6 66.67 40

Nathnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nathnagar Tehsil is 17.06 k (17,059) with 9.04 k (9,042) males and 8.02 k (8,017) females, which is 11.28% of Nathnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 887 females for every 1000 males.

Nathnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nathnagar Tehsil is 30 (30) with 16 (16) males and 14 (14) females, which is 0.02% of Nathnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 875 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nathnagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 884
Urban Area 873
Rural Area 884

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nathnagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 876
Muslim 974
Religion not stated 697
Christian 667

Nathnagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Nathnagar Tehsil is 147.08 Square KM, with a population density of 1,029 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nathnagar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nathnagar Tehsil are 152.The Total Number of households in Nathnagar Tehsil are 27.82 k(27,822).

Nathnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nathnagar Tehsil, there are about 47.56 k (47,561) workers, making up nearly 31.44% of the Nathnagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.50 k (36,499) are male workers, and about 11.06 k (11,062) are female workers.

Nathnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.86 Lac (1,86,341) 23.17%
2025 1.89 Lac (1,88,980) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 1.92 Lac (1,91,550) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 1.94 Lac (1,94,073) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 1.97 Lac (1,96,595) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 1.99 Lac (1,99,117) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 2.02 Lac (2,01,639) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 2.04 Lac (2,03,954) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 2.06 Lac (2,06,120) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 2.08 Lac (2,08,286) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 2.10 Lac (2,10,451) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 2.13 Lac (2,12,617) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 2.15 Lac (2,14,783) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nathnagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.15 Lac (2,14,783), with a male population of 1.13 Lac (1,13,038) and a female population of 1.02 Lac (1,01,707). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Nathnagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Nathnagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nathnagar is 1.51 Lac (1,51,291).

The estimated population of Nathnagar in 2024 is approximately 1.86 Lac (1,86,341).

Hindu constitute 90.7% of Nathnagar population, amounting to approximately 1.37 Lac (1,37,215) people.

Muslim constitute 9.17% of Nathnagar population, totaling around 13.87 k (13,870) people.

Hindu: 90.7%, Muslim: 9.17%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Christian: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nathnagar is 17.06 k (11.28%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 30 (0.02%).

In Nathnagar, 5.60 k (3.7%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.46 Lac (96.3%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nathnagar is 61.39%, with male literacy at 68.82% and female literacy at 52.86%.

The sex ratio in Nathnagar is 884 females for every 1000 males.

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