Behea Population
As per the 2011 Census, Behea Tehsil has a population of 1.78 Lac (1,78,429) with 93.03 k (93,033) males and 85.40 k (85,396) females.The sex ratio in Behea is 918, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Behea Tehsil is 29.79 k (29,794) which is 16.7% of Behea Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Behea Tehsil is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Behea Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhojpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Behea Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Behea Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.20 Lac (2,19,766), indicating a 23.17% increased from Behea's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.
Behea Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Behea Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.23 Lac (2,22,878), projecting a 24.91% increased from Behea's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Behea Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Behea Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.62 Lac (1,61,673), accounting for 90.61% of the Behea Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 84.48 k (84,478), and the Hindu female population is around 77.20 k (77,195).
Behea Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Behea Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.76 k (15,759), accounting for 8.83% of the Behea Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.06 k (8,063), and the Muslim female population is around 7.70 k (7,696).
Behea Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,61,673 | 90.61% |
| Muslim | 15,759 | 8.83% |
| Religion not stated | 812 | 0.46% |
| Christian | 148 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 12 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 9 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBehea Urban Population
The Urban population of Behea Tehsil is 26.71 k (26,707), with 13.91 k (13,908) being males and 12.80 k (12,799) being females, making up 14.97% of the Behea total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Behea Rural Population
The Rural population of Behea Tehsil is 1.52 Lac (1,51,722), with 79.13 k (79,125) being males and 72.60 k (72,597) being females, making up 85.03% of the Behea total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Behea Literacy Rate
Behea Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.74% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Behea Tehsil is 81.85 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Behea Tehsil is 58.62 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Behea Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.21%, while in the rural regions of Behea Tehsil, it is around 69.42%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Behea
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.74 | 81.85 | 58.62 |
| Urban Area | 78.21 | 85.48 | 70.24 |
| Rural Area | 69.42 | 81.2 | 56.56 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Behea
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.78 | 82.25 | 58.2 |
| Muslim | 69.98 | 77.28 | 62.25 |
| Religion not stated | 78.2 | 88.15 | 69.63 |
| Christian | 69.67 | 83.33 | 50 |
Behea Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Behea Tehsil is 27.69 k (27,690) with 14.50 k (14,497) males and 13.19 k (13,193) females, which is 15.52% of Behea Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Behea Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Behea Tehsil is 2.96 k (2,961) with 1.55 k (1,551) males and 1.41 k (1,410) females, which is 1.66% of Behea Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Behea
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 918 |
| Urban Area | 921 |
| Rural Area | 918 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Behea
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 914 |
| Muslim | 955 |
| Religion not stated | 1093 |
| Christian | 742 |
Behea Area & Households
The Total Area of Behea Tehsil is 143.97 Square KM, with a population density of 1,239 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Behea Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Behea Tehsil are 98.The Total Number of households in Behea Tehsil are 26.35 k(26,346).
Behea Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Behea Tehsil, there are about 45.79 k (45,786) workers, making up nearly 25.66% of the Behea Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.51 k (38,506) are male workers, and about 7.28 k (7,280) are female workers.
Behea - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.20 Lac (2,19,766) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.23 Lac (2,22,878) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,910) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,885) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,859) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.35 Lac (2,34,834) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.38 Lac (2,37,808) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.41 Lac (2,40,539) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,093) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.46 Lac (2,45,647) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.48 Lac (2,48,201) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.51 Lac (2,50,755) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,310) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Behea Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.53 Lac (2,53,310), with a male population of 1.31 Lac (1,30,919) and a female population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,391). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Behea Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.