Benipur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Benipur Tehsil has a population of 2.50 Lac (2,50,357) with 1.31 Lac (1,30,642) males and 1.20 Lac (1,19,715) females.The sex ratio in Benipur is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Benipur Tehsil is 43.22 k (43,220) which is 17.26% of Benipur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Benipur Tehsil is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Benipur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Darbhanga District in the state of BIHAR in India.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Benipur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Benipur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.08 Lac (3,08,358), indicating a 23.17% increased from Benipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.48 Lac.
Benipur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Benipur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.13 Lac (3,12,724), projecting a 24.91% increased from Benipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.50 Lac.
Benipur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Benipur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.09 Lac (2,08,998), accounting for 83.48% of the Benipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.09 Lac (1,09,319), and the Hindu female population is around 99.68 k (99,679).
Benipur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Benipur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 40.52 k (40,518), accounting for 16.18% of the Benipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 20.90 k (20,901), and the Muslim female population is around 19.62 k (19,617).
Benipur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,08,998 | 83.48% |
| Muslim | 40,518 | 16.18% |
| Religion not stated | 505 | 0.2% |
| Christian | 234 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 69 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 16 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 10 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBenipur Urban Population
The Urban population of Benipur Tehsil is 75.32 k (75,317), with 39.40 k (39,401) being males and 35.92 k (35,916) being females, making up 30.08% of the Benipur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Benipur Rural Population
The Rural population of Benipur Tehsil is 1.75 Lac (1,75,040), with 91.24 k (91,241) being males and 83.80 k (83,799) being females, making up 69.92% of the Benipur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Benipur Literacy Rate
Benipur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 58.03% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Benipur Tehsil is 69.02 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Benipur Tehsil is 45.98 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Benipur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 60.31%, while in the rural regions of Benipur Tehsil, it is around 57.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Benipur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.03 | 69.02 | 45.98 |
| Urban Area | 60.31 | 70.75 | 48.8 |
| Rural Area | 57.05 | 68.28 | 44.78 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Benipur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.51 | 70.81 | 47.09 |
| Muslim | 50.15 | 59.43 | 40.15 |
| Religion not stated | 58.87 | 73.91 | 44.15 |
| Christian | 50.25 | 58.65 | 41.05 |
Benipur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Benipur Tehsil is 37.07 k (37,073) with 19.45 k (19,446) males and 17.63 k (17,627) females, which is 14.81% of Benipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 907 females for every 1000 males.
Benipur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Benipur Tehsil is 258 (258) with 127 (127) males and 131 (131) females, which is 0.1% of Benipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Benipur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 917 |
| Urban Area | 912 |
| Rural Area | 919 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Benipur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 912 |
| Muslim | 939 |
| Religion not stated | 1012 |
| Christian | 984 |
Benipur Area & Households
The Total Area of Benipur Tehsil is 153.25 Square KM, with a population density of 1,634 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Benipur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Benipur Tehsil are 44.The Total Number of households in Benipur Tehsil are 50.42 k(50,421).
Benipur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Benipur Tehsil, there are about 80.63 k (80,627) workers, making up nearly 32.2% of the Benipur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 62.31 k (62,306) are male workers, and about 18.32 k (18,321) are female workers.
Benipur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.08 Lac (3,08,358) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.13 Lac (3,12,724) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.17 Lac (3,16,978) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.21 Lac (3,21,152) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,325) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,499) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,673) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.38 Lac (3,37,504) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.41 Lac (3,41,088) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,672) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.48 Lac (3,48,255) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.52 Lac (3,51,839) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.55 Lac (3,55,423) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Benipur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.55 Lac (3,55,423), with a male population of 1.84 Lac (1,83,843) and a female population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,578). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Benipur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.