Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Bhojpur District

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.

27.28 Lac

Toatl Population

14.30 Lac

Male Population

12.98 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu25,18,21692.3%
Muslim1,97,8197.25%
Religion not stated7,4960.27%
Christian2,1650.08%
Jain1,4720.05%
Buddhist6470.02%
Sikh5440.02%
Other religions and persuasions480%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bhojpur 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

Historical Population of Bhojpur by Census Year 1901-2011

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 1.57%.

Bhojpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bhojpur is 27.28 Lac (27,28,407).

The estimated population of Bhojpur in 2024 is approximately 33.60 Lac (33,60,496).

Hindu constitute 92.3% of Bhojpur population, amounting to approximately 25.18 Lac (25,18,216) people.

Muslim constitute 7.25% of Bhojpur population, totaling around 1.98 Lac (1,97,819) people.

Hindu: 92.3%, Muslim: 7.25%, Religion not stated: 0.27%, Christian: 0.08%, Jain: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bhojpur is 4.25 Lac (15.59%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 13.98 k (0.51%).

In Bhojpur, 3.90 Lac (14.29%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 23.39 Lac (85.71%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhojpur is 70.47%, with male literacy at 81.74% and female literacy at 58.03%.

The sex ratio in Bhojpur is 908 females for every 1000 males.

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