Barhampur Population in 2025

In 2025, Barhampur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.45 Lac (2,44,913), indicating a 24.91% increased from Barhampur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.18 Lac.

Barhampur Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Barhampur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.48 Lac (2,48,245), projecting a 26.61% increased from Barhampur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.

Barhampur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Barhampur Tehsil has a population of 1.96 Lac (1,96,070) with 1.02 Lac (1,01,997) males and 94.07 k (94,073) females.The sex ratio in Barhampur is 923, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barhampur Tehsil is 33.97 k (33,972) which is 17.33% of Barhampur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barhampur Tehsil is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barhampur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Buxar District in the state of BIHAR in India.

1.96 Lac

Total Population

1.02 Lac

Male Population

94.07 k

Female Population

Barhampur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barhampur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.87 Lac (1,86,982), accounting for 95.36% of the Barhampur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 97.32 k (97,315), and the Hindu female population is around 89.67 k (89,667).

Barhampur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barhampur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.67 k (8,674), accounting for 4.42% of the Barhampur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.45 k (4,453), and the Muslim female population is around 4.22 k (4,221).

Barhampur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,86,98295.36%
Muslim8,6744.42%
Religion not stated2290.12%
Christian1510.08%
Buddhist130.01%
Jain130.01%
Sikh70%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Barhampur Urban Population

The Urban population of Barhampur Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Barhampur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Barhampur Rural Population

The Rural population of Barhampur Tehsil is 1.96 Lac (1,96,070), with 1.02 Lac (1,01,997) being males and 94.07 k (94,073) being females, making up 100% of the Barhampur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Barhampur Literacy Rate

Barhampur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barhampur Tehsil is 78.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barhampur Tehsil is 54.43 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barhampur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Barhampur Tehsil, it is around 66.99%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barhampur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.99 78.56 54.43
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 66.99 78.56 54.43

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barhampur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 66.84 78.43 54.27
Muslim 70.07 81.38 57.85
Religion not stated 64.25 73.56 55.43
Christian 75.59 85.71 60

Barhampur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barhampur Tehsil is 26.48 k (26,475) with 13.84 k (13,843) males and 12.63 k (12,632) females, which is 13.5% of Barhampur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Barhampur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barhampur Tehsil is 3.42 k (3,420) with 1.77 k (1,770) males and 1.65 k (1,650) females, which is 1.74% of Barhampur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barhampur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 923
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 923

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barhampur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 922
Muslim 948
Religion not stated 992
Christian 678

Barhampur Area & Households

The Total Area of Barhampur Tehsil is 182.95 Square KM, with a population density of 1,072 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Barhampur Tehsil are 104.The Total Number of households in Barhampur Tehsil are 28.83 k(28,826).

Barhampur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barhampur Tehsil, there are about 65.34 k (65,341) workers, making up nearly 33.33% of the Barhampur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.71 k (45,709) are male workers, and about 19.63 k (19,632) are female workers.

Barhampur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.45 Lac (2,44,913) 24.91%
2026 2.48 Lac (2,48,245) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 2.52 Lac (2,51,514) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 2.55 Lac (2,54,783) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 2.58 Lac (2,58,051) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 2.61 Lac (2,61,320) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 2.64 Lac (2,64,320) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 2.67 Lac (2,67,127) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 2.70 Lac (2,69,934) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 2.73 Lac (2,72,740) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 2.76 Lac (2,75,547) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 2.78 Lac (2,78,354) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barhampur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.78 Lac (2,78,354), with a male population of 1.44 Lac (1,43,533) and a female population of 1.35 Lac (1,34,827). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Barhampur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.

Barhampur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barhampur is 1.96 Lac (1,96,070).

Hindu constitute 95.36% of Barhampur population, amounting to approximately 1.87 Lac (1,86,982) people.

Muslim constitute 4.42% of Barhampur population, totaling around 8.67 k (8,674) people.

Hindu: 95.36%, Muslim: 4.42%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Christian: 0.08%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Sikh: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barhampur is 26.48 k (13.5%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.42 k (1.74%).

In Barhampur, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.96 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barhampur is 66.99%, with male literacy at 78.56% and female literacy at 54.43%.

The sex ratio in Barhampur is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Barhampur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.55% up to 2036.