Darbhanga Population in 2025
In 2025, Darbhanga Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.21 Lac (7,20,782), indicating a 24.91% increased from Darbhanga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.78 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.43 Lac.
Darbhanga Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Darbhanga Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.31 Lac (7,30,588), projecting a 26.61% increased from Darbhanga's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.47 Lac.
Darbhanga Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Darbhanga Tehsil has a population of 5.77 Lac (5,77,036) with 3.04 Lac (3,04,059) males and 2.73 Lac (2,72,977) females.The sex ratio in Darbhanga is 898, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Darbhanga Tehsil is 94.41 k (94,413) which is 16.36% of Darbhanga Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Darbhanga Tehsil is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Darbhanga Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Darbhanga District in the state of BIHAR in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Darbhanga Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Darbhanga Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.25 Lac (4,24,765), accounting for 73.61% of the Darbhanga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.25 Lac (2,24,891), and the Hindu female population is around 2.00 Lac (1,99,874).
Darbhanga Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Darbhanga Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.50 Lac (1,49,742), accounting for 25.95% of the Darbhanga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 77.89 k (77,887), and the Muslim female population is around 71.86 k (71,855).
Darbhanga Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,24,765 | 73.61% |
| Muslim | 1,49,742 | 25.95% |
| Religion not stated | 1,243 | 0.22% |
| Christian | 799 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 374 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 54 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 30 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 29 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDarbhanga Urban Population
The Urban population of Darbhanga Tehsil is 3.04 Lac (3,03,605), with 1.60 Lac (1,59,668) being males and 1.44 Lac (1,43,937) being females, making up 52.61% of the Darbhanga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Darbhanga Rural Population
The Rural population of Darbhanga Tehsil is 2.73 Lac (2,73,431), with 1.44 Lac (1,44,391) being males and 1.29 Lac (1,29,040) being females, making up 47.39% of the Darbhanga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Darbhanga Literacy Rate
Darbhanga Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.31% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Darbhanga Tehsil is 75.81 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Darbhanga Tehsil is 59.92 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Darbhanga Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.36%, while in the rural regions of Darbhanga Tehsil, it is around 55.38%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Darbhanga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.31 | 75.81 | 59.92 |
| Urban Area | 79.36 | 85.03 | 73.05 |
| Rural Area | 55.38 | 65.09 | 44.45 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Darbhanga
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.75 | 77.07 | 59.34 |
| Muslim | 66.88 | 71.91 | 61.42 |
| Religion not stated | 72.35 | 82.01 | 62.45 |
| Christian | 78.97 | 84.97 | 72.75 |
Darbhanga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Darbhanga Tehsil is 75.27 k (75,269) with 39.72 k (39,723) males and 35.55 k (35,546) females, which is 13.04% of Darbhanga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 895 females for every 1000 males.
Darbhanga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Darbhanga Tehsil is 409 (409) with 195 (195) males and 214 (214) females, which is 0.07% of Darbhanga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1098 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Darbhanga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 898 |
| Urban Area | 902 |
| Rural Area | 894 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Darbhanga
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 889 |
| Muslim | 923 |
| Religion not stated | 964 |
| Christian | 993 |
Darbhanga Area & Households
The Total Area of Darbhanga Tehsil is 196.18 Square KM, with a population density of 2,941 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Darbhanga Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Darbhanga Tehsil are 136.The Total Number of households in Darbhanga Tehsil are 1.13 Lac(1,12,980).
Darbhanga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Darbhanga Tehsil, there are about 1.66 Lac (1,66,147) workers, making up nearly 28.79% of the Darbhanga Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.38 Lac (1,38,016) are male workers, and about 28.13 k (28,131) are female workers.
Darbhanga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.21 Lac (7,20,782) | 24.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.31 Lac (7,30,588) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.40 Lac (7,40,207) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.50 Lac (7,49,827) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.59 Lac (7,59,446) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.69 Lac (7,69,066) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.78 Lac (7,77,896) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.86 Lac (7,86,156) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.94 Lac (7,94,416) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.03 Lac (8,02,677) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.11 Lac (8,10,937) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.19 Lac (8,19,197) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Darbhanga Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.19 Lac (8,19,197), with a male population of 4.28 Lac (4,27,879) and a female population of 3.91 Lac (3,91,234). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Darbhanga Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.