Thakurganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thakurganj Tehsil has a population of 2.92 Lac (2,91,671) with 1.50 Lac (1,50,180) males and 1.41 Lac (1,41,491) females.The sex ratio in Thakurganj is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thakurganj Tehsil is 60.33 k (60,328) which is 20.68% of Thakurganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thakurganj Tehsil is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Thakurganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kishanganj District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Thakurganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thakurganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.59 Lac (3,59,243), indicating a 23.17% increased from Thakurganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.75 Lac.
Thakurganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thakurganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.64 Lac (3,64,330), projecting a 24.91% increased from Thakurganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.78 Lac.
Thakurganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Thakurganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.87 Lac (1,86,819), accounting for 64.05% of the Thakurganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 95.66 k (95,657), and the Muslim female population is around 91.16 k (91,162).
Thakurganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Thakurganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.03 Lac (1,02,621), accounting for 35.18% of the Thakurganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 53.40 k (53,398), and the Hindu female population is around 49.22 k (49,223).
Thakurganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,86,819 | 64.05% |
| Hindu | 1,02,621 | 35.18% |
| Christian | 1,467 | 0.5% |
| Religion not stated | 536 | 0.18% |
| Jain | 183 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 26 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThakurganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Thakurganj Tehsil is 18.35 k (18,348), with 9.63 k (9,633) being males and 8.72 k (8,715) being females, making up 6.29% of the Thakurganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 905 females for every 1000 males.
Thakurganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Thakurganj Tehsil is 2.73 Lac (2,73,323), with 1.41 Lac (1,40,547) being males and 1.33 Lac (1,32,776) being females, making up 93.71% of the Thakurganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Thakurganj Literacy Rate
Thakurganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 51.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thakurganj Tehsil is 59.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thakurganj Tehsil is 42.8 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Thakurganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.09%, while in the rural regions of Thakurganj Tehsil, it is around 49.84%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thakurganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51.59 | 59.8 | 42.8 |
| Urban Area | 76.09 | 81.76 | 69.79 |
| Rural Area | 49.84 | 58.2 | 40.92 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thakurganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 47.55 | 54.77 | 39.92 |
| Hindu | 58.44 | 68.18 | 47.72 |
| Christian | 55.34 | 63.24 | 47.23 |
| Religion not stated | 55.76 | 69.01 | 44.55 |
Thakurganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thakurganj Tehsil is 15.11 k (15,106) with 7.80 k (7,797) males and 7.31 k (7,309) females, which is 5.18% of Thakurganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Thakurganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Thakurganj Tehsil is 15.77 k (15,773) with 7.94 k (7,935) males and 7.84 k (7,838) females, which is 5.41% of Thakurganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thakurganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 905 |
| Rural Area | 945 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thakurganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 954 |
| Hindu | 922 |
| Christian | 967 |
| Religion not stated | 1054 |
Thakurganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Thakurganj Tehsil is 401.69 Square KM, with a population density of 726 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thakurganj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Thakurganj Tehsil are 133.The Total Number of households in Thakurganj Tehsil are 57.91 k(57,914).
Thakurganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thakurganj Tehsil, there are about 1.01 Lac (1,01,498) workers, making up nearly 34.8% of the Thakurganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 74.05 k (74,050) are male workers, and about 27.45 k (27,448) are female workers.
Thakurganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.59 Lac (3,59,243) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.64 Lac (3,64,330) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.69 Lac (3,69,286) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.74 Lac (3,74,148) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.79 Lac (3,79,011) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.84 Lac (3,83,873) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.89 Lac (3,88,735) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.93 Lac (3,93,199) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.97 Lac (3,97,374) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.02 Lac (4,01,549) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.06 Lac (4,05,724) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.10 Lac (4,09,900) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.14 Lac (4,14,075) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thakurganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.14 Lac (4,14,075), with a male population of 2.11 Lac (2,11,337) and a female population of 2.03 Lac (2,02,787). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Thakurganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.