Barhara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barhara Tehsil has a population of 2.41 Lac (2,40,636) with 1.28 Lac (1,28,147) males and 1.12 Lac (1,12,489) females.The sex ratio in Barhara is 878, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barhara Tehsil is 40.22 k (40,224) which is 16.72% of Barhara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barhara Tehsil is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barhara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhojpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Barhara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barhara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.96 Lac (2,96,385), indicating a 23.17% increased from Barhara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.39 Lac.
Barhara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barhara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.01 Lac (3,00,581), projecting a 24.91% increased from Barhara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.41 Lac.
Barhara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Barhara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.30 Lac (2,30,244), accounting for 95.68% of the Barhara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.23 Lac (1,22,677), and the Hindu female population is around 1.08 Lac (1,07,567).
Barhara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barhara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.88 k (8,881), accounting for 3.69% of the Barhara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.64 k (4,643), and the Muslim female population is around 4.24 k (4,238).
Barhara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,30,244 | 95.68% |
| Muslim | 8,881 | 3.69% |
| Religion not stated | 1,251 | 0.52% |
| Christian | 193 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 28 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 19 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarhara Urban Population
The Urban population of Barhara Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Barhara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Barhara Rural Population
The Rural population of Barhara Tehsil is 2.41 Lac (2,40,636), with 1.28 Lac (1,28,147) being males and 1.12 Lac (1,12,489) being females, making up 100% of the Barhara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 878 females for every 1000 males.
Barhara Literacy Rate
Barhara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.11% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barhara Tehsil is 80.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barhara Tehsil is 56.04 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barhara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Barhara Tehsil, it is around 69.11%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barhara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.11 | 80.5 | 56.04 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 69.11 | 80.5 | 56.04 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barhara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.15 | 80.66 | 55.95 |
| Muslim | 67.31 | 75.21 | 58.56 |
| Religion not stated | 73.22 | 88.06 | 55.38 |
| Christian | 75.32 | 86.02 | 60 |
Barhara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barhara Tehsil is 29.00 k (28,999) with 15.47 k (15,472) males and 13.53 k (13,527) females, which is 12.05% of Barhara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Barhara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barhara Tehsil is 2.13 k (2,127) with 1.11 k (1,114) males and 1.01 k (1,013) females, which is 0.88% of Barhara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barhara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 878 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 878 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barhara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 877 |
| Muslim | 913 |
| Religion not stated | 832 |
| Christian | 821 |
Barhara Area & Households
The Total Area of Barhara Tehsil is 229.37 Square KM, with a population density of 1,049 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Barhara Tehsil are 79.The Total Number of households in Barhara Tehsil are 35.19 k(35,185).
Barhara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barhara Tehsil, there are about 72.03 k (72,030) workers, making up nearly 29.93% of the Barhara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 57.33 k (57,327) are male workers, and about 14.70 k (14,703) are female workers.
Barhara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.96 Lac (2,96,385) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.01 Lac (3,00,581) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,670) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,682) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.13 Lac (3,12,694) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.17 Lac (3,16,705) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,717) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.24 Lac (3,24,399) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.28 Lac (3,27,844) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.31 Lac (3,31,288) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,733) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.38 Lac (3,38,178) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,622) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barhara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.42 Lac (3,41,622), with a male population of 1.80 Lac (1,80,332) and a female population of 1.61 Lac (1,61,221). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Barhara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.