Manihari Population

As per the 2011 Census, Manihari Tehsil has a population of 1.91 Lac (1,91,407) with 1.00 Lac (1,00,358) males and 91.05 k (91,049) females.The sex ratio in Manihari is 908, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Manihari Tehsil is 40.03 k (40,034) which is 20.92% of Manihari Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Manihari Tehsil is 950 females for every 1000 males.

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

Manihari Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Manihari Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.36 Lac (2,35,751), indicating a 23.17% increased from Manihari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.13 Lac.

Manihari Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Manihari Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.39 Lac (2,39,089), projecting a 24.91% increased from Manihari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.14 Lac.

Manihari Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Manihari Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.20 Lac (1,20,320), accounting for 62.86% of the Manihari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 63.30 k (63,296), and the Hindu female population is around 57.02 k (57,024).

Manihari Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Manihari Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 68.28 k (68,276), accounting for 35.67% of the Manihari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 35.62 k (35,618), and the Muslim female population is around 32.66 k (32,658).

Manihari Religion Wise Population

Manihari Urban Population

The Urban population of Manihari Tehsil is 26.63 k (26,629), with 14.04 k (14,039) being males and 12.59 k (12,590) being females, making up 13.91% of the Manihari total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Manihari Rural Population

The Rural population of Manihari Tehsil is 1.65 Lac (1,64,778), with 86.32 k (86,319) being males and 78.46 k (78,459) being females, making up 86.09% of the Manihari total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Manihari Literacy Rate

Manihari Tehsil has a literacy rate of 53.5% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Manihari Tehsil is 61.07 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Manihari Tehsil is 45.05 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Manihari Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 64.46%, while in the rural regions of Manihari Tehsil, it is around 51.65%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Manihari

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	53.5	61.07	45.05
Urban Area	64.46	70.86	57.18
Rural Area	51.65	59.4	43.03

Literacy Rate by Religion in Manihari

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	56.56	65.03	47.04
Muslim	47.84	53.47	41.63
Christian	56.88	67.72	45.58
Other religions and persuasions	43.74	59.83	26.18

Manihari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Manihari Tehsil is 18.45 k (18,446) with 9.77 k (9,769) males and 8.68 k (8,677) females, which is 9.64% of Manihari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 889 females for every 1000 males.

Manihari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Manihari Tehsil is 26.29 k (26,287) with 13.54 k (13,544) males and 12.74 k (12,743) females, which is 13.73% of Manihari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Manihari

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	908
Urban Area	897
Rural Area	909

Sex Ratio by Religion in Manihari

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	901
Muslim	917
Christian	980
Other religions and persuasions	930

Manihari Area & Households

The Total Area of Manihari Tehsil is 260.01 Square KM, with a population density of 736 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Manihari Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Manihari Tehsil are 62.The Total Number of households in Manihari Tehsil are 38.49 k(38,491).

Manihari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Manihari Tehsil, there are about 59.89 k (59,886) workers, making up nearly 31.29% of the Manihari Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.55 k (45,547) are male workers, and about 14.34 k (14,339) are female workers.

Manihari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Manihari Census Frequently Asked Questions