Sultanganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sultanganj Tehsil has a population of 2.48 Lac (2,48,001) with 1.31 Lac (1,31,281) males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,720) females.The sex ratio in Sultanganj is 890, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sultanganj Tehsil is 42.77 k (42,774) which is 17.25% of Sultanganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sultanganj Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sultanganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhagalpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Sultanganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sultanganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.05 Lac (3,05,456), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sultanganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.44 Lac.
Sultanganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sultanganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.10 Lac (3,09,781), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sultanganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.46 Lac.
Sultanganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sultanganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.24 Lac (2,23,625), accounting for 90.17% of the Sultanganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.19 Lac (1,18,633), and the Hindu female population is around 1.05 Lac (1,04,992).
Sultanganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sultanganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 23.49 k (23,487), accounting for 9.47% of the Sultanganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.17 k (12,168), and the Muslim female population is around 11.32 k (11,319).
Sultanganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,23,625 | 90.17% |
| Muslim | 23,487 | 9.47% |
| Religion not stated | 649 | 0.26% |
| Christian | 125 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 66 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 26 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 19 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSultanganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Sultanganj Tehsil is 52.89 k (52,892), with 28.24 k (28,240) being males and 24.65 k (24,652) being females, making up 21.33% of the Sultanganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 873 females for every 1000 males.
Sultanganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Sultanganj Tehsil is 1.95 Lac (1,95,109), with 1.03 Lac (1,03,041) being males and 92.07 k (92,068) being females, making up 78.67% of the Sultanganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Sultanganj Literacy Rate
Sultanganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.96% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sultanganj Tehsil is 74.36 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sultanganj Tehsil is 58.54 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sultanganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.95%, while in the rural regions of Sultanganj Tehsil, it is around 65.86%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sultanganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.96 | 74.36 | 58.54 |
| Urban Area | 70.95 | 77.98 | 62.83 |
| Rural Area | 65.86 | 73.36 | 57.38 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sultanganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.33 | 74.86 | 58.74 |
| Muslim | 63.37 | 69.5 | 56.72 |
| Religion not stated | 64.87 | 72.97 | 54.63 |
| Christian | 63.73 | 67.39 | 60.71 |
Sultanganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sultanganj Tehsil is 31.43 k (31,425) with 16.65 k (16,649) males and 14.78 k (14,776) females, which is 12.67% of Sultanganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Sultanganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sultanganj Tehsil is 46 (46) with 28 (28) males and 18 (18) females, which is 0.02% of Sultanganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 643 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sultanganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 890 |
| Urban Area | 873 |
| Rural Area | 894 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sultanganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 886 |
| Muslim | 931 |
| Religion not stated | 798 |
| Christian | 1084 |
Sultanganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Sultanganj Tehsil is 228.05 Square KM, with a population density of 1,088 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sultanganj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sultanganj Tehsil are 150.The Total Number of households in Sultanganj Tehsil are 46.09 k(46,092).
Sultanganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sultanganj Tehsil, there are about 81.53 k (81,525) workers, making up nearly 32.87% of the Sultanganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.18 k (58,177) are male workers, and about 23.35 k (23,348) are female workers.
Sultanganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,456) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.10 Lac (3,09,781) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.14 Lac (3,13,995) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,130) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,264) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,398) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,533) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,328) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.38 Lac (3,37,878) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.41 Lac (3,41,428) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,978) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.49 Lac (3,48,528) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.52 Lac (3,52,078) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sultanganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.52 Lac (3,52,078), with a male population of 1.85 Lac (1,84,742) and a female population of 1.67 Lac (1,67,285). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sultanganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.