Kursela Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kursela Tehsil has a population of 63.93 k (63,928) with 33.57 k (33,568) males and 30.36 k (30,360) females.The sex ratio in Kursela is 905, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kursela Tehsil is 12.67 k (12,672) which is 19.82% of Kursela Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kursela Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kursela Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Katihar District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Kursela Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kursela Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 78.74 k (78,739), indicating a 23.17% increased from Kursela's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 41.18 k, and the estimated female population is 37.55 k.
Kursela Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kursela Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 79.85 k (79,854), projecting a 24.91% increased from Kursela's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 41.75 k, and the estimated female population is 38.10 k.
Kursela Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kursela Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 58.97 k (58,971), accounting for 92.25% of the Kursela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.98 k (30,978), and the Hindu female population is around 27.99 k (27,993).
Kursela Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kursela Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.80 k (4,804), accounting for 7.51% of the Kursela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.51 k (2,508), and the Muslim female population is around 2.30 k (2,296).
Kursela Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 58,971 | 92.25% |
| Muslim | 4,804 | 7.51% |
| Religion not stated | 70 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 53 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 24 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 2 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKursela Urban Population
The Urban population of Kursela Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kursela total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kursela Rural Population
The Rural population of Kursela Tehsil is 63.93 k (63,928), with 33.57 k (33,568) being males and 30.36 k (30,360) being females, making up 100% of the Kursela total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 905 females for every 1000 males.
Kursela Literacy Rate
Kursela Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.36% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kursela Tehsil is 65.43 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kursela Tehsil is 48.31 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kursela Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kursela Tehsil, it is around 57.36%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kursela
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.36 | 65.43 | 48.31 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 57.36 | 65.43 | 48.31 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kursela
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 57.57 | 65.67 | 48.46 |
| Muslim | 54.12 | 61.94 | 45.58 |
| Religion not stated | 70 | 66.67 | 75 |
| Christian | 78.72 | 88 | 68.18 |
Kursela Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kursela Tehsil is 5.65 k (5,649) with 2.95 k (2,949) males and 2.70 k (2,700) females, which is 8.84% of Kursela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 916 females for every 1000 males.
Kursela Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kursela Tehsil is 398 (398) with 217 (217) males and 181 (181) females, which is 0.62% of Kursela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 835 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kursela
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 905 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 905 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kursela
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 904 |
| Muslim | 916 |
| Religion not stated | 795 |
| Christian | 963 |
Kursela Area & Households
The Total Area of Kursela Tehsil is 156.07 Square KM, with a population density of 410 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kursela Tehsil are 30.The Total Number of households in Kursela Tehsil are 12.53 k(12,533).
Kursela Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kursela Tehsil, there are about 21.82 k (21,820) workers, making up nearly 34.13% of the Kursela Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 15.06 k (15,060) are male workers, and about 6.76 k (6,760) are female workers.
Kursela - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78.74 k (78,739) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 79.85 k (79,854) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 80.94 k (80,940) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 82.01 k (82,006) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 83.07 k (83,071) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 84.14 k (84,137) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 85.20 k (85,203) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 86.18 k (86,181) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 87.10 k (87,096) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 88.01 k (88,011) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 88.93 k (88,926) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 89.84 k (89,842) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 90.76 k (90,757) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kursela Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 90.76 k (90,757), with a male population of 47.24 k (47,238) and a female population of 43.51 k (43,513). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kursela Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.