Khagaria Population
As per the 2011 Census, Khagaria District has a population of 16.67 Lac (16,66,886) with 8.84 Lac (8,83,786) males and 7.83 Lac (7,83,100) females.The sex ratio in Khagaria is 887, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khagaria District is 3.41 Lac (3,40,880) which is 20.45% of Khagaria District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khagaria District is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Khagaria District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Khagaria Population Census 2011
- Khagaria Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Khagaria Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Khagaria District current estimated population is projected to be 20.53 Lac (20,53,053), indicating a 23.17% increased from Khagaria's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.69 Lac.
Khagaria Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Khagaria District estimated population is projected to be 20.82 Lac (20,82,124), projecting a 24.91% increased from Khagaria's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.83 Lac.
Khagaria Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Khagaria District, with a total Hindu population of 14.87 Lac (14,86,989), accounting for 89.21% of the Khagaria District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.89 Lac (7,89,124), and the Hindu female population is around 6.98 Lac (6,97,865).
Khagaria Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khagaria District, with a total Muslim population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,588), accounting for 10.53% of the Khagaria District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 92.40 k (92,402), and the Muslim female population is around 83.19 k (83,186).
Khagaria Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 14,86,989 | 89.21% |
| Muslim | 1,75,588 | 10.53% |
| Religion not stated | 2,633 | 0.16% |
| Christian | 1,253 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 143 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 115 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 86 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 79 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhagaria Urban Population
The Urban population of Khagaria District is 87.16 k (87,159), with 46.51 k (46,505) being males and 40.65 k (40,654) being females, making up 5.23% of the Khagaria total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Khagaria Rural Population
The Rural population of Khagaria District is 15.80 Lac (15,79,727), with 8.37 Lac (8,37,281) being males and 7.42 Lac (7,42,446) being females, making up 94.77% of the Khagaria total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Khagaria Literacy Rate
Khagaria District has a literacy rate of 57.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khagaria District is 65.25 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khagaria District is 49.56 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Khagaria District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.74%, while in the rural regions of Khagaria District, it is around 56.82%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khagaria
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.92 | 65.25 | 49.56 |
| Urban Area | 76.74 | 81.45 | 71.3 |
| Rural Area | 56.82 | 64.3 | 48.3 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khagaria
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 58.7 | 66.17 | 50.18 |
| Muslim | 51.05 | 57.14 | 44.16 |
| Religion not stated | 58.4 | 67.07 | 49.13 |
| Christian | 57.82 | 63.75 | 51.04 |
Khagaria Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khagaria District is 2.47 Lac (2,47,161) with 1.30 Lac (1,30,191) males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,970) females, which is 14.83% of Khagaria District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Khagaria Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khagaria District is 675 (675) with 352 (352) males and 323 (323) females, which is 0.04% of Khagaria District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khagaria
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 887 |
| Urban Area | 875 |
| Rural Area | 887 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khagaria
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 885 |
| Muslim | 901 |
| Religion not stated | 927 |
| Christian | 902 |
Khagaria Area & Households
The Total Area of Khagaria District is 1,486 Square KM, with a population density of 1,122 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khagaria District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Khagaria District are 301.The Total Number of households in Khagaria District are 3.29 Lac(3,28,823).
Khagaria Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khagaria District, there are about 5.61 Lac (5,60,805) workers, making up nearly 33.64% of the Khagaria District total population. Out of these, around 3.98 Lac (3,98,216) are male workers, and about 1.63 Lac (1,62,589) are female workers.
Khagaria - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Khagaria district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,21,380, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 16,66,886 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2011. The growth rate of 30.19% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 16.65%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Khagaria District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 3,21,380 to 16,66,886.
- The year 2011 stands out with a growth rate of 30.19%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 3.21 Lac | - | - | 1.57 Lac | 1.64 Lac |
| 1911 | 3.31 Lac | 10.06 k | 3.130561952 | 1.62 Lac | 1.69 Lac |
| 1921 | 3.15 Lac | -16.28 k | -4.910376206 | 1.56 Lac | 1.59 Lac |
| 1931 | 3.55 Lac | 39.72 k | 12.60383417 | 1.78 Lac | 1.77 Lac |
| 1941 | 4.01 Lac | 46.32 k | 13.05112303 | 2.01 Lac | 2.00 Lac |
| 1951 | 4.43 Lac | 42.20 k | 10.51704112 | 2.29 Lac | 2.15 Lac |
| 1961 | 5.41 Lac | 97.39 k | 21.96499331 | 2.78 Lac | 2.63 Lac |
| 1971 | 6.41 Lac | 1.00 Lac | 18.56677404 | 3.39 Lac | 3.03 Lac |
| 1981 | 7.69 Lac | 1.27 Lac | 19.87688747 | 4.04 Lac | 3.65 Lac |
| 1991 | 9.87 Lac | 2.19 Lac | 28.43597826 | 5.29 Lac | 4.59 Lac |
| 2001 | 12.80 Lac | 2.93 Lac | 29.69195535 | 6.79 Lac | 6.01 Lac |
| 2011 | 16.67 Lac | 3.87 Lac | 30.18946323 | 8.84 Lac | 7.83 Lac |
Khagaria - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.53 Lac (20,53,053) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 20.82 Lac (20,82,124) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 21.10 Lac (21,10,450) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 21.38 Lac (21,38,238) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 21.66 Lac (21,66,026) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 21.94 Lac (21,93,814) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 22.22 Lac (22,21,602) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 22.47 Lac (22,47,110) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 22.71 Lac (22,70,971) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 22.95 Lac (22,94,833) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 23.19 Lac (23,18,694) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 23.43 Lac (23,42,555) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 23.66 Lac (23,66,417) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khagaria District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 23.66 Lac (23,66,417), with a male population of 12.44 Lac (12,43,684) and a female population of 11.22 Lac (11,22,349). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Khagaria District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.68%.