Itarhi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Itarhi Tehsil has a population of 1.71 Lac (1,70,629) with 88.07 k (88,073) males and 82.56 k (82,556) females.The sex ratio in Itarhi is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Itarhi Tehsil is 31.74 k (31,741) which is 18.6% of Itarhi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Itarhi Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.71 Lac

Toatl Population

88.07 k

Male Population

82.56 k

Female Population

Itarhi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Itarhi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.10 Lac (2,10,159), indicating a 23.17% increased from Itarhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.

Itarhi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Itarhi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.13 Lac (2,13,135), projecting a 24.91% increased from Itarhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Itarhi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Itarhi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.62 Lac (1,62,093), accounting for 95% of the Itarhi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 83.77 k (83,773), and the Hindu female population is around 78.32 k (78,320).

Itarhi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Itarhi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.27 k (7,266), accounting for 4.26% of the Itarhi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.65 k (3,647), and the Muslim female population is around 3.62 k (3,619).

Itarhi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,62,09395%
Muslim7,2664.26%
Buddhist1,0100.59%
Religion not stated1190.07%
Christian1090.06%
Sikh130.01%
Jain100.01%
Other religions and persuasions90.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Itarhi Urban Population

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

Itarhi Rural Population

The Rural population of Itarhi Tehsil is 1.71 Lac (1,70,629), with 88.07 k (88,073) being males and 82.56 k (82,556) being females, making up 100% of the Itarhi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Itarhi Literacy Rate

Itarhi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.77% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Itarhi Tehsil is 79.65 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Itarhi Tehsil is 57.14 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Itarhi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Itarhi Tehsil, it is around 68.77%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Itarhi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.77 79.65 57.14
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.77 79.65 57.14

Literacy Rate by Religion in Itarhi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.82 79.7 57.14
Muslim 66.2 77 55.4
Buddhist 79.37 89.89 68.42
Religion not stated 68.29 81.63 48.48

Itarhi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Itarhi Tehsil is 30.79 k (30,792) with 16.02 k (16,016) males and 14.78 k (14,776) females, which is 18.05% of Itarhi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Itarhi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Itarhi Tehsil is 2.02 k (2,018) with 1.09 k (1,087) males and 931 (931) females, which is 1.18% of Itarhi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 857 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Itarhi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 938
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 938

Sex Ratio by Religion in Itarhi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 935
Muslim 993
Buddhist 939
Religion not stated 777

Itarhi Area & Households

The Total Area of Itarhi Tehsil is 224.32 Square KM, with a population density of 761 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Itarhi Tehsil are 167.The Total Number of households in Itarhi Tehsil are 25.58 k(25,577).

Itarhi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Itarhi Tehsil, there are about 52.48 k (52,478) workers, making up nearly 30.76% of the Itarhi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.41 k (41,407) are male workers, and about 11.07 k (11,071) are female workers.

Itarhi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.10 Lac (2,10,159) 23.17%
2025 2.13 Lac (2,13,135) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 2.16 Lac (2,16,034) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 2.19 Lac (2,18,879) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 2.22 Lac (2,21,723) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 2.25 Lac (2,24,568) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 2.27 Lac (2,27,412) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 2.30 Lac (2,30,023) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 2.32 Lac (2,32,466) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 2.35 Lac (2,34,909) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 2.37 Lac (2,37,351) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 2.40 Lac (2,39,794) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 2.42 Lac (2,42,236) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Itarhi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.42 Lac (2,42,236), with a male population of 1.24 Lac (1,23,939) and a female population of 1.18 Lac (1,18,321). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Itarhi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Itarhi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Itarhi is 1.71 Lac (1,70,629).

The estimated population of Itarhi in 2024 is approximately 2.10 Lac (2,10,159).

Hindu constitute 95% of Itarhi population, amounting to approximately 1.62 Lac (1,62,093) people.

Muslim constitute 4.26% of Itarhi population, totaling around 7.27 k (7,266) people.

Hindu: 95%, Muslim: 4.26%, Buddhist: 0.59%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Christian: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Itarhi is 30.79 k (18.05%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.02 k (1.18%).

In Itarhi, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.71 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Itarhi is 68.77%, with male literacy at 79.65% and female literacy at 57.14%.

The sex ratio in Itarhi is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Itarhi population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.