Wazirganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Wazirganj Tehsil has a population of 2.22 Lac (2,21,731) with 1.14 Lac (1,13,601) males and 1.08 Lac (1,08,130) females.The sex ratio in Wazirganj is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wazirganj Tehsil is 39.71 k (39,708) which is 17.91% of Wazirganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wazirganj Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Wazirganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gaya District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Wazirganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Wazirganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.73 Lac (2,73,100), indicating a 23.17% increased from Wazirganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.34 Lac.
Wazirganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Wazirganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.77 Lac (2,76,967), projecting a 24.91% increased from Wazirganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.36 Lac.
Wazirganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Wazirganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.06 Lac (2,05,917), accounting for 92.87% of the Wazirganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.06 Lac (1,05,619), and the Hindu female population is around 1.00 Lac (1,00,298).
Wazirganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Wazirganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.86 k (14,863), accounting for 6.7% of the Wazirganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.48 k (7,477), and the Muslim female population is around 7.39 k (7,386).
Wazirganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,05,917 | 92.87% |
| Muslim | 14,863 | 6.7% |
| Religion not stated | 616 | 0.28% |
| Christian | 192 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 68 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 44 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 21 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationWazirganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Wazirganj Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Wazirganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Wazirganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Wazirganj Tehsil is 2.22 Lac (2,21,731), with 1.14 Lac (1,13,601) being males and 1.08 Lac (1,08,130) being females, making up 100% of the Wazirganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Wazirganj Literacy Rate
Wazirganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wazirganj Tehsil is 72.88 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wazirganj Tehsil is 50.91 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Wazirganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Wazirganj Tehsil, it is around 62.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wazirganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62.17 | 72.88 | 50.91 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 62.17 | 72.88 | 50.91 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Wazirganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.33 | 73.17 | 50.88 |
| Muslim | 60.04 | 68.83 | 51.08 |
| Religion not stated | 63.79 | 73.55 | 53.65 |
| Christian | 61.21 | 66.67 | 54.17 |
Wazirganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Wazirganj Tehsil is 74.86 k (74,859) with 38.27 k (38,270) males and 36.59 k (36,589) females, which is 33.76% of Wazirganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Wazirganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wazirganj Tehsil is 133 (133) with 66 (66) males and 67 (67) females, which is 0.06% of Wazirganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wazirganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 952 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 952 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Wazirganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 950 |
| Muslim | 988 |
| Religion not stated | 932 |
| Christian | 746 |
Wazirganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Wazirganj Tehsil is 262.1 Square KM, with a population density of 846 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Wazirganj Tehsil are 147.The Total Number of households in Wazirganj Tehsil are 34.57 k(34,568).
Wazirganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Wazirganj Tehsil, there are about 85.70 k (85,695) workers, making up nearly 38.65% of the Wazirganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.43 k (54,432) are male workers, and about 31.26 k (31,263) are female workers.
Wazirganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.73 Lac (2,73,100) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.77 Lac (2,76,967) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.81 Lac (2,80,735) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.84 Lac (2,84,431) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.88 Lac (2,88,128) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.92 Lac (2,91,824) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.96 Lac (2,95,520) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.99 Lac (2,98,913) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,088) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,262) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.08 Lac (3,08,436) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.12 Lac (3,11,610) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.15 Lac (3,14,784) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Wazirganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.15 Lac (3,14,784), with a male population of 1.60 Lac (1,59,862) and a female population of 1.55 Lac (1,54,974). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Wazirganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.