Dandkhora Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dandkhora Tehsil has a population of 68.06 k (68,055) with 35.32 k (35,321) males and 32.73 k (32,734) females.The sex ratio in Dandkhora is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dandkhora Tehsil is 12.83 k (12,832) which is 18.86% of Dandkhora Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dandkhora Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dandkhora Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Katihar District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Dandkhora Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dandkhora Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 83.82 k (83,822), indicating a 23.17% increased from Dandkhora's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 43.33 k, and the estimated female population is 40.49 k.
Dandkhora Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dandkhora Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 85.01 k (85,009), projecting a 24.91% increased from Dandkhora's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.93 k, and the estimated female population is 41.08 k.
Dandkhora Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dandkhora Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 58.45 k (58,451), accounting for 85.89% of the Dandkhora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.38 k (30,377), and the Hindu female population is around 28.07 k (28,074).
Dandkhora Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dandkhora Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.69 k (8,685), accounting for 12.76% of the Dandkhora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.48 k (4,479), and the Muslim female population is around 4.21 k (4,206).
Dandkhora Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 58,451 | 85.89% |
| Muslim | 8,685 | 12.76% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 429 | 0.63% |
| Christian | 421 | 0.62% |
| Religion not stated | 60 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 9 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 0 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDandkhora Urban Population
The Urban population of Dandkhora Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Dandkhora total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Dandkhora Rural Population
The Rural population of Dandkhora Tehsil is 68.06 k (68,055), with 35.32 k (35,321) being males and 32.73 k (32,734) being females, making up 100% of the Dandkhora total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Dandkhora Literacy Rate
Dandkhora Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dandkhora Tehsil is 69.16 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dandkhora Tehsil is 50.42 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dandkhora Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Dandkhora Tehsil, it is around 60.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dandkhora
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60.17 | 69.16 | 50.42 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 60.17 | 69.16 | 50.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dandkhora
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.12 | 70.23 | 51.2 |
| Muslim | 54.75 | 62.79 | 46.13 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 46.09 | 54.22 | 39.06 |
| Christian | 49.72 | 59.44 | 39.66 |
Dandkhora Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dandkhora Tehsil is 5.01 k (5,007) with 2.58 k (2,578) males and 2.43 k (2,429) females, which is 7.36% of Dandkhora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Dandkhora Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dandkhora Tehsil is 10.91 k (10,913) with 5.50 k (5,495) males and 5.42 k (5,418) females, which is 16.04% of Dandkhora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dandkhora
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 927 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 927 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dandkhora
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 925 |
| Muslim | 940 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1093 |
| Christian | 923 |
Dandkhora Area & Households
The Total Area of Dandkhora Tehsil is 75.72 Square KM, with a population density of 899 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Dandkhora Tehsil are 50.The Total Number of households in Dandkhora Tehsil are 14.59 k(14,588).
Dandkhora Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dandkhora Tehsil, there are about 26.76 k (26,759) workers, making up nearly 39.32% of the Dandkhora Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 17.35 k (17,349) are male workers, and about 9.41 k (9,410) are female workers.
Dandkhora - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.82 k (83,822) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 85.01 k (85,009) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 86.17 k (86,165) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 87.30 k (87,300) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 88.43 k (88,434) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 89.57 k (89,569) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 90.70 k (90,703) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 91.75 k (91,745) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 92.72 k (92,719) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 93.69 k (93,693) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 94.67 k (94,667) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 95.64 k (95,641) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 96.62 k (96,616) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dandkhora Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 96.62 k (96,616), with a male population of 49.71 k (49,705) and a female population of 46.92 k (46,915). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Dandkhora Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.