Falka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Falka Tehsil has a population of 1.56 Lac (1,55,663) with 80.64 k (80,642) males and 75.02 k (75,021) females.The sex ratio in Falka is 931, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Falka Tehsil is 33.35 k (33,353) which is 21.43% of Falka Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Falka Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Falka Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Katihar District in the state of BIHAR in India.

Falka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Falka Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.92 Lac (1,91,726), indicating a 23.17% increased from Falka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 98.93 k, and the estimated female population is 92.80 k.

Falka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Falka Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.94 Lac (1,94,441), projecting a 24.91% increased from Falka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 94.15 k.

Falka Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Falka Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,866), accounting for 69.94% of the Falka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 56.58 k (56,583), and the Hindu female population is around 52.28 k (52,283).

Falka Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Falka Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 45.73 k (45,730), accounting for 29.38% of the Falka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 23.52 k (23,523), and the Muslim female population is around 22.21 k (22,207).

Falka Religion Wise Population

Falka Urban Population

The Urban population of Falka Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Falka total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Falka Rural Population

The Rural population of Falka Tehsil is 1.56 Lac (1,55,663), with 80.64 k (80,642) being males and 75.02 k (75,021) being females, making up 100% of the Falka total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Falka Literacy Rate

Falka Tehsil has a literacy rate of 47.03% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Falka Tehsil is 54.86 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Falka Tehsil is 38.5 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Falka Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Falka Tehsil, it is around 47.03%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Falka

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	47.03	54.86	38.5
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	47.03	54.86	38.5

Literacy Rate by Religion in Falka

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	50.35	58.72	41.15
Muslim	38.64	44.97	31.86
Religion not stated	53.17	63.64	43.32
Christian	54.35	62.02	46.6

Falka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Falka Tehsil is 17.75 k (17,751) with 9.11 k (9,112) males and 8.64 k (8,639) females, which is 11.4% of Falka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Falka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Falka Tehsil is 11.53 k (11,525) with 5.88 k (5,878) males and 5.65 k (5,647) females, which is 7.4% of Falka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Falka

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	931
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	931

Sex Ratio by Religion in Falka

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	925
Muslim	945
Religion not stated	1000
Christian	996

Falka Area & Households

The Total Area of Falka Tehsil is 210.39 Square KM, with a population density of 740 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Falka Tehsil are 72.The Total Number of households in Falka Tehsil are 31.09 k(31,090).

Falka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Falka Tehsil, there are about 60.94 k (60,944) workers, making up nearly 39.15% of the Falka Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.67 k (38,670) are male workers, and about 22.27 k (22,274) are female workers.

Falka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Falka Census Frequently Asked Questions