Katihar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Katihar Tehsil has a population of 3.22 Lac (3,21,817) with 1.69 Lac (1,69,333) males and 1.52 Lac (1,52,484) females.The sex ratio in Katihar is 901, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Katihar Tehsil is 51.79 k (51,786) which is 16.09% of Katihar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Katihar Tehsil is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Katihar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Katihar District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Katihar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Katihar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.96 Lac (3,96,373), indicating a 23.17% increased from Katihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.89 Lac.
Katihar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Katihar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.02 Lac (4,01,985), projecting a 24.91% increased from Katihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.91 Lac.
Katihar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Katihar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.28 Lac (2,28,199), accounting for 70.91% of the Katihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.21 Lac (1,20,657), and the Hindu female population is around 1.08 Lac (1,07,542).
Katihar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Katihar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 90.36 k (90,362), accounting for 28.08% of the Katihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 47.02 k (47,018), and the Muslim female population is around 43.34 k (43,344).
Katihar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,28,199 | 70.91% |
| Muslim | 90,362 | 28.08% |
| Christian | 1,510 | 0.47% |
| Religion not stated | 1,047 | 0.33% |
| Sikh | 379 | 0.12% |
| Jain | 224 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 76 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 20 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKatihar Urban Population
The Urban population of Katihar Tehsil is 2.41 Lac (2,40,838), with 1.27 Lac (1,27,240) being males and 1.14 Lac (1,13,598) being females, making up 74.84% of the Katihar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Katihar Rural Population
The Rural population of Katihar Tehsil is 80.98 k (80,979), with 42.09 k (42,093) being males and 38.89 k (38,886) being females, making up 25.16% of the Katihar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Katihar Literacy Rate
Katihar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.44% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Katihar Tehsil is 78.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Katihar Tehsil is 66.18 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Katihar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.77%, while in the rural regions of Katihar Tehsil, it is around 51.94%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Katihar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.44 | 78.01 | 66.18 |
| Urban Area | 78.77 | 83.81 | 73.08 |
| Rural Area | 51.94 | 59.04 | 44.12 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Katihar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.19 | 83.81 | 71.83 |
| Muslim | 56.44 | 61.66 | 50.73 |
| Christian | 77.29 | 83.19 | 70.85 |
| Religion not stated | 77.74 | 83.37 | 72.42 |
Katihar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Katihar Tehsil is 33.92 k (33,918) with 17.72 k (17,718) males and 16.20 k (16,200) females, which is 10.54% of Katihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Katihar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Katihar Tehsil is 14.38 k (14,380) with 7.46 k (7,459) males and 6.92 k (6,921) females, which is 4.47% of Katihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Katihar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 901 |
| Urban Area | 893 |
| Rural Area | 924 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Katihar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 892 |
| Muslim | 922 |
| Christian | 900 |
| Religion not stated | 1133 |
Katihar Area & Households
The Total Area of Katihar Tehsil is 114.59 Square KM, with a population density of 2,809 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Katihar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Katihar Tehsil are 31.The Total Number of households in Katihar Tehsil are 62.85 k(62,850).
Katihar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Katihar Tehsil, there are about 95.61 k (95,607) workers, making up nearly 29.71% of the Katihar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 77.50 k (77,498) are male workers, and about 18.11 k (18,109) are female workers.
Katihar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.96 Lac (3,96,373) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.02 Lac (4,01,985) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.07 Lac (4,07,454) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.13 Lac (4,12,819) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.18 Lac (4,18,184) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.24 Lac (4,23,549) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.29 Lac (4,28,914) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.34 Lac (4,33,838) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.38 Lac (4,38,445) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.43 Lac (4,43,052) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.48 Lac (4,47,659) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.52 Lac (4,52,265) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.57 Lac (4,56,872) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Katihar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.57 Lac (4,56,872), with a male population of 2.38 Lac (2,38,290) and a female population of 2.19 Lac (2,18,542). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Katihar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.