Arrah Population
As per the 2011 Census, Arrah Tehsil has a population of 4.63 Lac (4,62,618) with 2.45 Lac (2,45,242) males and 2.17 Lac (2,17,376) females.The sex ratio in Arrah is 887, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Arrah Tehsil is 71.84 k (71,843) which is 15.53% of Arrah Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Arrah Tehsil is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Arrah Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhojpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Arrah Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Arrah Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.70 Lac (5,69,793), indicating a 23.17% increased from Arrah's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.69 Lac.
Arrah Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Arrah Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.78 Lac (5,77,861), projecting a 24.91% increased from Arrah's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.73 Lac.
Arrah Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Arrah Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.09 Lac (4,08,944), accounting for 88.4% of the Arrah Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.17 Lac (2,17,284), and the Hindu female population is around 1.92 Lac (1,91,660).
Arrah Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Arrah Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 50.73 k (50,730), accounting for 10.97% of the Arrah Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 26.47 k (26,465), and the Muslim female population is around 24.27 k (24,265).
Arrah Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,08,944 | 88.4% |
| Muslim | 50,730 | 10.97% |
| Jain | 1,186 | 0.26% |
| Religion not stated | 950 | 0.21% |
| Christian | 422 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 317 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 53 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 16 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationArrah Urban Population
The Urban population of Arrah Tehsil is 2.61 Lac (2,61,430), with 1.39 Lac (1,38,804) being males and 1.23 Lac (1,22,626) being females, making up 56.51% of the Arrah total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Arrah Rural Population
The Rural population of Arrah Tehsil is 2.01 Lac (2,01,188), with 1.06 Lac (1,06,438) being males and 94.75 k (94,750) being females, making up 43.49% of the Arrah total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Arrah Literacy Rate
Arrah Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.37% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Arrah Tehsil is 84.78 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Arrah Tehsil is 66.87 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Arrah Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.15%, while in the rural regions of Arrah Tehsil, it is around 69.88%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Arrah
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.37 | 84.78 | 66.87 |
| Urban Area | 81.15 | 86.67 | 74.91 |
| Rural Area | 69.88 | 82.2 | 56.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Arrah
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.72 | 85.63 | 66.61 |
| Muslim | 72.97 | 77.44 | 68.07 |
| Jain | 96.27 | 97.5 | 95.04 |
| Religion not stated | 71.64 | 78.85 | 63.99 |
Arrah Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Arrah Tehsil is 60.94 k (60,939) with 32.32 k (32,316) males and 28.62 k (28,623) females, which is 13.17% of Arrah Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Arrah Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Arrah Tehsil is 2.83 k (2,834) with 1.50 k (1,499) males and 1.34 k (1,335) females, which is 0.61% of Arrah Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Arrah
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 887 |
| Urban Area | 884 |
| Rural Area | 891 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Arrah
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 883 |
| Muslim | 917 |
| Jain | 1018 |
| Religion not stated | 927 |
Arrah Area & Households
The Total Area of Arrah Tehsil is 191.2 Square KM, with a population density of 2,420 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Arrah Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Arrah Tehsil are 115.The Total Number of households in Arrah Tehsil are 68.86 k(68,857).
Arrah Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Arrah Tehsil, there are about 1.20 Lac (1,20,319) workers, making up nearly 26.01% of the Arrah Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.03 Lac (1,02,942) are male workers, and about 17.38 k (17,377) are female workers.
Arrah - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.70 Lac (5,69,793) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.78 Lac (5,77,861) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.86 Lac (5,85,723) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.93 Lac (5,93,435) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.01 Lac (6,01,147) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.09 Lac (6,08,859) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.17 Lac (6,16,571) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.24 Lac (6,23,650) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.30 Lac (6,30,273) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.37 Lac (6,36,895) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.44 Lac (6,43,517) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.50 Lac (6,50,140) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.57 Lac (6,56,762) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Arrah Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.57 Lac (6,56,762), with a male population of 3.45 Lac (3,45,111) and a female population of 3.12 Lac (3,11,546). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Arrah Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.