Athar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Athar Village has a population of 7.78 k (7,779) with 4.05 k (4,054) males and 3.73 k (3,725) females.The sex ratio in Athar is 919, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Athar Village is 1.53 k (1,534) which is 19.72% of Athar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Athar Village is 1008 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Athar village is listed as part of the Nawanagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Buxar District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

7.78 k

Toatl Population

4.05 k

Male Population

3.73 k

Female Population

Athar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Athar Village current estimated population is projected to be 9.58 k (9,582), indicating a 23.17% increased from Athar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.97 k, and the estimated female population is 4.61 k.

Athar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Athar Village estimated population is projected to be 9.72 k (9,717), projecting a 24.91% increased from Athar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.04 k, and the estimated female population is 4.68 k.

Athar Literacy Rate

Athar Village has a literacy rate of 52.15% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Athar Village is 62.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Athar Village is 41.18 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Athar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 52.15 62.01 41.18
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 52.15 62.01 41.18

Athar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Athar Village is 567 (567) with 311 (311) males and 256 (256) females, which is 7.29% of Athar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 824 females for every 1000 males.

Athar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Athar Village is 20 (20) with 9 (9) males and 11 (11) females, which is 0.26% of Athar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1223 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Athar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 919
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 919

Athar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Athar Village are 1.27 k(1,265).

Athar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Athar Village, there are about 2.22 k (2,219) workers, making up nearly 28.53% of the Athar Village total population. Out of these, around 1.82 k (1,815) are male workers, and about 404 (404) are female workers.

Athar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 9.58 k (9,582) 23.17%
2025 9.72 k (9,717) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 9.85 k (9,850) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 9.98 k (9,979) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 10.11 k (10,109) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 10.24 k (10,239) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 10.37 k (10,368) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 10.49 k (10,487) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 10.60 k (10,599) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 10.71 k (10,710) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 10.82 k (10,821) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 10.93 k (10,933) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 11.04 k (11,044) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Athar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 11.04 k (11,044), with a male population of 5.71 k (5,705) and a female population of 5.34 k (5,339). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Athar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Athar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chanwath 3,496
2 Pawanrpur 1,206
3 Dihupur 642
4 Nokhpur 707
5 Basdewa 1,569
6 Chakaura 1,294
7 Panrepur Pheku 653
8 Bikrampur 514
9 Barahra 397
10 Raika 2,541

Athar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Athar is 7.78 k (7,779).

The estimated population of Athar in 2024 is approximately 9.58 k (9,582).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Athar is 567 (7.29%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 20 (0.26%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Athar is 52.15%, with male literacy at 62.01% and female literacy at 41.18%.

The sex ratio in Athar is 919 females for every 1000 males.

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