Sahar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sahar Tehsil has a population of 1.10 Lac (1,10,276) with 56.10 k (56,098) males and 54.18 k (54,178) females.The sex ratio in Sahar is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sahar Tehsil is 19.48 k (19,483) which is 17.67% of Sahar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sahar Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sahar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhojpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Sahar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sahar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.36 Lac (1,35,824), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 68.82 k, and the estimated female population is 67.02 k.
Sahar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sahar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.38 Lac (1,37,747), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69.77 k, and the estimated female population is 67.99 k.
Sahar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sahar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 98.37 k (98,370), accounting for 89.2% of the Sahar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 50.23 k (50,230), and the Hindu female population is around 48.14 k (48,140).
Sahar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sahar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.69 k (11,687), accounting for 10.6% of the Sahar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.76 k (5,757), and the Muslim female population is around 5.93 k (5,930).
Sahar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 98,370 | 89.2% |
| Muslim | 11,687 | 10.6% |
| Religion not stated | 138 | 0.13% |
| Christian | 66 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 6 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSahar Urban Population
The Urban population of Sahar Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sahar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Sahar Rural Population
The Rural population of Sahar Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,10,276), with 56.10 k (56,098) being males and 54.18 k (54,178) being females, making up 100% of the Sahar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Sahar Literacy Rate
Sahar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sahar Tehsil is 79.77 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sahar Tehsil is 53.95 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sahar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sahar Tehsil, it is around 67.09%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sahar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.09 | 79.77 | 53.95 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 67.09 | 79.77 | 53.95 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sahar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.75 | 79.75 | 53.15 |
| Muslim | 69.97 | 79.88 | 60.4 |
| Religion not stated | 68.37 | 81.25 | 56 |
| Christian | 76.36 | 88.46 | 65.52 |
Sahar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sahar Tehsil is 22.83 k (22,826) with 11.65 k (11,646) males and 11.18 k (11,180) females, which is 20.7% of Sahar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Sahar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sahar Tehsil is 75 (75) with 29 (29) males and 46 (46) females, which is 0.07% of Sahar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1587 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sahar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 966 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 966 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sahar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 959 |
| Muslim | 1031 |
| Religion not stated | 917 |
| Christian | 886 |
Sahar Area & Households
The Total Area of Sahar Tehsil is 119 Square KM, with a population density of 927 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sahar Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Sahar Tehsil are 18.61 k(18,612).
Sahar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sahar Tehsil, there are about 37.78 k (37,776) workers, making up nearly 34.26% of the Sahar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 26.88 k (26,880) are male workers, and about 10.90 k (10,896) are female workers.
Sahar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,824) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.38 Lac (1,37,747) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.40 Lac (1,39,621) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,460) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,298) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,136) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.47 Lac (1,46,975) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,662) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,241) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.52 Lac (1,51,819) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.53 Lac (1,53,398) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.55 Lac (1,54,977) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,555) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sahar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.57 Lac (1,56,555), with a male population of 78.94 k (78,943) and a female population of 77.65 k (77,649). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sahar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.