Khaira Population
As per the 2011 Census, Khaira Tehsil has a population of 2.36 Lac (2,35,761) with 1.23 Lac (1,23,188) males and 1.13 Lac (1,12,573) females.The sex ratio in Khaira is 914, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khaira Tehsil is 44.35 k (44,351) which is 18.81% of Khaira Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khaira Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khaira Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jamui District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Khaira Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Khaira Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.90 Lac (2,90,380), indicating a 23.17% increased from Khaira's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.51 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.39 Lac.
Khaira Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Khaira Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.94 Lac (2,94,492), projecting a 24.91% increased from Khaira's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.41 Lac.
Khaira Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Khaira Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.03 Lac (2,02,786), accounting for 86.01% of the Khaira Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.06 Lac (1,05,891), and the Hindu female population is around 96.90 k (96,895).
Khaira Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khaira Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 31.91 k (31,905), accounting for 13.53% of the Khaira Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.73 k (16,730), and the Muslim female population is around 15.18 k (15,175).
Khaira Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,02,786 | 86.01% |
| Muslim | 31,905 | 13.53% |
| Christian | 639 | 0.27% |
| Religion not stated | 386 | 0.16% |
| Sikh | 18 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 13 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhaira Urban Population
The Urban population of Khaira Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Khaira total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Khaira Rural Population
The Rural population of Khaira Tehsil is 2.36 Lac (2,35,761), with 1.23 Lac (1,23,188) being males and 1.13 Lac (1,12,573) being females, making up 100% of the Khaira total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 914 females for every 1000 males.
Khaira Literacy Rate
Khaira Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.21% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khaira Tehsil is 72.2 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khaira Tehsil is 49.06 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Khaira Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Khaira Tehsil, it is around 61.21%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khaira
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.21 | 72.2 | 49.06 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 61.21 | 72.2 | 49.06 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khaira
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.45 | 72.37 | 49.4 |
| Muslim | 59.41 | 71.02 | 46.44 |
| Christian | 69.74 | 76.4 | 63.02 |
| Religion not stated | 67.49 | 74.34 | 59.54 |
Khaira Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khaira Tehsil is 39.51 k (39,508) with 20.35 k (20,346) males and 19.16 k (19,162) females, which is 16.76% of Khaira Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Khaira Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khaira Tehsil is 4.69 k (4,686) with 2.40 k (2,396) males and 2.29 k (2,290) females, which is 1.99% of Khaira Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khaira
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 914 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 914 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khaira
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 916 |
| Muslim | 908 |
| Christian | 937 |
| Religion not stated | 839 |
Khaira Area & Households
The Total Area of Khaira Tehsil is 547.87 Square KM, with a population density of 430 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Khaira Tehsil are 96.The Total Number of households in Khaira Tehsil are 39.99 k(39,993).
Khaira Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khaira Tehsil, there are about 93.99 k (93,985) workers, making up nearly 39.86% of the Khaira Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.47 k (60,468) are male workers, and about 33.52 k (33,517) are female workers.
Khaira - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.90 Lac (2,90,380) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.94 Lac (2,94,492) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.98 Lac (2,98,498) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,429) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.06 Lac (3,06,359) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.10 Lac (3,10,289) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.14 Lac (3,14,219) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.18 Lac (3,17,827) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.21 Lac (3,21,202) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.25 Lac (3,24,577) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.28 Lac (3,27,952) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.31 Lac (3,31,327) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,702) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khaira Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.35 Lac (3,34,702), with a male population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,353) and a female population of 1.61 Lac (1,61,342). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Khaira Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.