Chautham Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chautham Tehsil has a population of 1.54 Lac (1,53,831) with 81.65 k (81,649) males and 72.18 k (72,182) females.The sex ratio in Chautham is 885, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chautham Tehsil is 32.50 k (32,503) which is 21.13% of Chautham Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chautham Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.

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

Chautham Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chautham Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,89,469), indicating a 23.17% increased from Chautham's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 89.29 k.

Chautham Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chautham Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.92 Lac (1,92,152), projecting a 24.91% increased from Chautham's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 90.59 k.

Chautham Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chautham Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.43 Lac (1,43,134), accounting for 93.05% of the Chautham Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 75.96 k (75,958), and the Hindu female population is around 67.18 k (67,176).

Chautham Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chautham Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.42 k (10,415), accounting for 6.77% of the Chautham Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.54 k (5,541), and the Muslim female population is around 4.87 k (4,874).

Chautham Religion Wise Population

Chautham Urban Population

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

Chautham Rural Population

The Rural population of Chautham Tehsil is 1.54 Lac (1,53,831), with 81.65 k (81,649) being males and 72.18 k (72,182) being females, making up 100% of the Chautham total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 885 females for every 1000 males.

Chautham Literacy Rate

Chautham Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.18% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chautham Tehsil is 63.96 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chautham Tehsil is 47.25 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chautham Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Chautham Tehsil, it is around 56.18%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chautham

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	56.18	63.96	47.25
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	56.18	63.96	47.25

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chautham

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	56.43	64.21	47.5
Muslim	52.74	60.52	43.66
Religion not stated	57.43	62.75	52
Christian	55.74	58.97	50

Chautham Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chautham Tehsil is 26.23 k (26,230) with 13.81 k (13,811) males and 12.42 k (12,419) females, which is 17.05% of Chautham Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Chautham Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chautham Tehsil is 67 (67) with 37 (37) males and 30 (30) females, which is 0.04% of Chautham Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 811 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chautham

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	885
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	885

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chautham

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	885
Muslim	880
Religion not stated	977
Christian	613

Chautham Area & Households

The Total Area of Chautham Tehsil is 161.19 Square KM, with a population density of 954 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Chautham Tehsil are 28.The Total Number of households in Chautham Tehsil are 29.90 k(29,902).

Chautham Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chautham Tehsil, there are about 57.12 k (57,117) workers, making up nearly 37.13% of the Chautham Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 37.06 k (37,062) are male workers, and about 20.06 k (20,055) are female workers.

Chautham - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Chautham Census Frequently Asked Questions