Bodh Gaya Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bodh Gaya Tehsil has a population of 2.36 Lac (2,36,243) with 1.21 Lac (1,21,231) males and 1.15 Lac (1,15,012) females.The sex ratio in Bodh Gaya is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bodh Gaya Tehsil is 44.35 k (44,352) which is 18.77% of Bodh Gaya Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bodh Gaya Tehsil is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bodh Gaya Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gaya District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Bodh Gaya Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bodh Gaya Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.91 Lac (2,90,974), indicating a 23.17% increased from Bodh Gaya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.42 Lac.
Bodh Gaya Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bodh Gaya Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.95 Lac (2,95,094), projecting a 24.91% increased from Bodh Gaya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.51 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.44 Lac.
Bodh Gaya Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bodh Gaya Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.16 Lac (2,16,036), accounting for 91.45% of the Bodh Gaya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.11 Lac (1,10,775), and the Hindu female population is around 1.05 Lac (1,05,261).
Bodh Gaya Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bodh Gaya Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 19.30 k (19,299), accounting for 8.17% of the Bodh Gaya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.94 k (9,937), and the Muslim female population is around 9.36 k (9,362).
Bodh Gaya Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,16,036 | 91.45% |
| Muslim | 19,299 | 8.17% |
| Religion not stated | 421 | 0.18% |
| Christian | 181 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 181 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 84 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 35 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBodh Gaya Urban Population
The Urban population of Bodh Gaya Tehsil is 38.44 k (38,439), with 19.91 k (19,908) being males and 18.53 k (18,531) being females, making up 16.27% of the Bodh Gaya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Bodh Gaya Rural Population
The Rural population of Bodh Gaya Tehsil is 1.98 Lac (1,97,804), with 1.01 Lac (1,01,323) being males and 96.48 k (96,481) being females, making up 83.73% of the Bodh Gaya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Bodh Gaya Literacy Rate
Bodh Gaya Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.1% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bodh Gaya Tehsil is 70.08 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bodh Gaya Tehsil is 49.55 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bodh Gaya Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.04%, while in the rural regions of Bodh Gaya Tehsil, it is around 58.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bodh Gaya
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60.1 | 70.08 | 49.55 |
| Urban Area | 70.04 | 78.13 | 61.29 |
| Rural Area | 58.14 | 68.48 | 47.27 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bodh Gaya
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.01 | 69.3 | 48.17 |
| Muslim | 71.2 | 77.84 | 64.09 |
| Religion not stated | 66 | 78.21 | 52.78 |
| Christian | 67.55 | 73.61 | 62.03 |
Bodh Gaya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bodh Gaya Tehsil is 88.70 k (88,695) with 45.45 k (45,451) males and 43.24 k (43,244) females, which is 37.54% of Bodh Gaya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Bodh Gaya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bodh Gaya Tehsil is 234 (234) with 115 (115) males and 119 (119) females, which is 0.1% of Bodh Gaya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bodh Gaya
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 949 |
| Urban Area | 931 |
| Rural Area | 953 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bodh Gaya
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 951 |
| Muslim | 943 |
| Religion not stated | 863 |
| Christian | 1155 |
Bodh Gaya Area & Households
The Total Area of Bodh Gaya Tehsil is 258.38 Square KM, with a population density of 914 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bodh Gaya Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bodh Gaya Tehsil are 139.The Total Number of households in Bodh Gaya Tehsil are 38.46 k(38,459).
Bodh Gaya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bodh Gaya Tehsil, there are about 85.57 k (85,570) workers, making up nearly 36.22% of the Bodh Gaya Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.47 k (56,465) are male workers, and about 29.11 k (29,105) are female workers.
Bodh Gaya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.91 Lac (2,90,974) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.95 Lac (2,95,094) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.99 Lac (2,99,108) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.03 Lac (3,03,047) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.07 Lac (3,06,985) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.11 Lac (3,10,923) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.15 Lac (3,14,862) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,477) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.22 Lac (3,21,859) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,241) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.29 Lac (3,28,622) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.32 Lac (3,32,004) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,386) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bodh Gaya Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.35 Lac (3,35,386), with a male population of 1.71 Lac (1,70,599) and a female population of 1.65 Lac (1,64,837). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Bodh Gaya Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.