Bhojpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bhojpur District has a population of 27.28 Lac (27,28,407) with 14.30 Lac (14,30,380) males and 12.98 Lac (12,98,027) females.The sex ratio in Bhojpur is 908, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhojpur District is 4.59 Lac (4,59,187) which is 16.83% of Bhojpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhojpur District is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Bhojpur District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Bhojpur Population Census 2011
- Bhojpur Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Bhojpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bhojpur District current estimated population is projected to be 33.60 Lac (33,60,496), indicating a 23.17% increased from Bhojpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 17.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.06 Lac.
Bhojpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bhojpur District estimated population is projected to be 34.08 Lac (34,08,080), projecting a 24.91% increased from Bhojpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 17.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.29 Lac.
Bhojpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhojpur District, with a total Hindu population of 25.18 Lac (25,18,216), accounting for 92.3% of the Bhojpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.22 Lac (13,21,631), and the Hindu female population is around 11.97 Lac (11,96,585).
Bhojpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhojpur District, with a total Muslim population of 1.98 Lac (1,97,819), accounting for 7.25% of the Bhojpur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.02 Lac (1,02,282), and the Muslim female population is around 95.54 k (95,537).
Bhojpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 25,18,216 | 92.3% |
| Muslim | 1,97,819 | 7.25% |
| Religion not stated | 7,496 | 0.27% |
| Christian | 2,165 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 1,472 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 647 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 544 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 48 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBhojpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Bhojpur District is 3.90 Lac (3,89,861), with 2.06 Lac (2,06,106) being males and 1.84 Lac (1,83,755) being females, making up 14.29% of the Bhojpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Bhojpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Bhojpur District is 23.39 Lac (23,38,546), with 12.24 Lac (12,24,274) being males and 11.14 Lac (11,14,272) being females, making up 85.71% of the Bhojpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Bhojpur Literacy Rate
Bhojpur District has a literacy rate of 70.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhojpur District is 81.74 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhojpur District is 58.03 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bhojpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.12%, while in the rural regions of Bhojpur District, it is around 69.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhojpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.47 | 81.74 | 58.03 |
| Urban Area | 78.12 | 84.43 | 71.02 |
| Rural Area | 69.16 | 81.27 | 55.82 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhojpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.41 | 81.94 | 57.65 |
| Muslim | 70.94 | 78.89 | 62.39 |
| Religion not stated | 71.02 | 82.05 | 59.05 |
| Christian | 71.86 | 82.64 | 60.32 |
Bhojpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhojpur District is 4.25 Lac (4,25,402) with 2.23 Lac (2,22,716) males and 2.03 Lac (2,02,686) females, which is 15.59% of Bhojpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Bhojpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhojpur District is 13.98 k (13,977) with 7.36 k (7,363) males and 6.61 k (6,614) females, which is 0.51% of Bhojpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhojpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 908 |
| Urban Area | 892 |
| Rural Area | 911 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhojpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 906 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Religion not stated | 881 |
| Christian | 949 |
Bhojpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Bhojpur District is 2,395 Square KM, with a population density of 1,139 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhojpur District are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhojpur District are 1,217.The Total Number of households in Bhojpur District are 4.16 Lac(4,16,090).
Bhojpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bhojpur District, there are about 8.22 Lac (8,22,493) workers, making up nearly 30.15% of the Bhojpur District total population. Out of these, around 6.40 Lac (6,40,283) are male workers, and about 1.82 Lac (1,82,210) are female workers.
Bhojpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Bhojpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 6,41,566, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 27,28,407 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 25.12% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.48%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Bhojpur District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 6,41,566 to 27,28,407.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 25.12%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 6.42 Lac | - | - | 3.06 Lac | 3.35 Lac |
| 1911 | 6.10 Lac | -31.82 k | -4.958959795 | 2.96 Lac | 3.14 Lac |
| 1921 | 5.94 Lac | -15.96 k | -2.616641875 | 2.93 Lac | 3.01 Lac |
| 1931 | 6.52 Lac | 58.67 k | 9.880834495 | 3.27 Lac | 3.25 Lac |
| 1941 | 7.62 Lac | 1.10 Lac | 16.80741431 | 3.85 Lac | 3.77 Lac |
| 1951 | 8.80 Lac | 1.18 Lac | 15.45101826 | 4.39 Lac | 4.41 Lac |
| 1961 | 10.21 Lac | 1.41 Lac | 16.04988362 | 5.03 Lac | 5.18 Lac |
| 1971 | 12.30 Lac | 2.09 Lac | 20.46236004 | 6.22 Lac | 6.08 Lac |
| 1981 | 14.91 Lac | 2.61 Lac | 21.19113663 | 7.63 Lac | 7.28 Lac |
| 1991 | 17.93 Lac | 3.02 Lac | 20.26257216 | 9.42 Lac | 8.51 Lac |
| 2001 | 22.43 Lac | 4.50 Lac | 25.12161341 | 11.80 Lac | 10.64 Lac |
| 2011 | 27.28 Lac | 4.85 Lac | 21.6331631 | 14.30 Lac | 12.98 Lac |
Bhojpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.60 Lac (33,60,496) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 34.08 Lac (34,08,080) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 34.54 Lac (34,54,445) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 35.00 Lac (34,99,929) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 35.45 Lac (35,45,413) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 35.91 Lac (35,90,898) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 36.36 Lac (36,36,382) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 36.78 Lac (36,78,134) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 37.17 Lac (37,17,191) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 37.56 Lac (37,56,248) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 37.95 Lac (37,95,305) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 38.34 Lac (38,34,362) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 38.73 Lac (38,73,418) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bhojpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 38.73 Lac (38,73,418), with a male population of 20.13 Lac (20,12,863) and a female population of 18.60 Lac (18,60,349). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Bhojpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.68%.