Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Lakhisarai District

Lakhisarai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Lakhisarai District has a population of 10.01 Lac (10,00,912) with 5.26 Lac (5,26,345) males and 4.75 Lac (4,74,567) females.The sex ratio in Lakhisarai is 902, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lakhisarai District is 1.88 Lac (1,88,214) which is 18.8% of Lakhisarai District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lakhisarai District is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Lakhisarai District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.

10.01 Lac

Toatl Population

5.26 Lac

Male Population

4.75 Lac

Female Population

Lakhisarai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Lakhisarai District current estimated population is projected to be 12.33 Lac (12,32,793), indicating a 23.17% increased from Lakhisarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.87 Lac.

Lakhisarai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Lakhisarai District estimated population is projected to be 12.50 Lac (12,50,249), projecting a 24.91% increased from Lakhisarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.96 Lac.

Lakhisarai Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Lakhisarai District, with a total Hindu population of 9.56 Lac (9,56,396), accounting for 95.55% of the Lakhisarai District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.03 Lac (5,03,285), and the Hindu female population is around 4.53 Lac (4,53,111).

Lakhisarai Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Lakhisarai District, with a total Muslim population of 40.89 k (40,886), accounting for 4.08% of the Lakhisarai District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 21.26 k (21,259), and the Muslim female population is around 19.63 k (19,627).

Lakhisarai Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu9,56,39695.55%
Muslim40,8864.08%
Religion not stated2,8210.28%
Christian4870.05%
Sikh1400.01%
Jain780.01%
Buddhist520.01%
Other religions and persuasions520.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Lakhisarai Urban Population

The Urban population of Lakhisarai District is 1.43 Lac (1,43,011), with 75.48 k (75,482) being males and 67.53 k (67,529) being females, making up 14.29% of the Lakhisarai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Lakhisarai Rural Population

The Rural population of Lakhisarai District is 8.58 Lac (8,57,901), with 4.51 Lac (4,50,863) being males and 4.07 Lac (4,07,038) being females, making up 85.71% of the Lakhisarai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Lakhisarai Literacy Rate

Lakhisarai District has a literacy rate of 62.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lakhisarai District is 71.26 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lakhisarai District is 52.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Lakhisarai District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.33%, while in the rural regions of Lakhisarai District, it is around 60.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lakhisarai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.42 71.26 52.57
Urban Area 71.33 78.39 63.47
Rural Area 60.89 70.03 50.71

Literacy Rate by Religion in Lakhisarai

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 62.54 71.45 52.6
Muslim 59.98 66.72 52.65
Religion not stated 54.66 69.05 41.86
Christian 61.4 70.19 51.83

Lakhisarai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lakhisarai District is 1.53 Lac (1,53,209) with 80.07 k (80,069) males and 73.14 k (73,140) females, which is 15.31% of Lakhisarai District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Lakhisarai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lakhisarai District is 8.33 k (8,333) with 4.25 k (4,247) males and 4.09 k (4,086) females, which is 0.83% of Lakhisarai District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lakhisarai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 902
Urban Area 895
Rural Area 903

Sex Ratio by Religion in Lakhisarai

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 901
Muslim 924
Religion not stated 1072
Christian 918

Lakhisarai Area & Households

The Total Area of Lakhisarai District is 1,228 Square KM, with a population density of 815 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Lakhisarai District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Lakhisarai District are 472.The Total Number of households in Lakhisarai District are 1.63 Lac(1,63,355).

Lakhisarai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Lakhisarai District, there are about 3.27 Lac (3,26,576) workers, making up nearly 32.63% of the Lakhisarai District total population. Out of these, around 2.40 Lac (2,40,494) are male workers, and about 86.08 k (86,082) are female workers.

Lakhisarai - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Lakhisarai district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,29,288, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 10,00,912 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2011. The growth rate of 24.77% 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 14.72%.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.

Lakhisarai District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,29,288 to 10,00,912.
  • The year 2011 stands out with a growth rate of 24.77%.
  • 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 2.29 Lac - - 1.12 Lac 1.17 Lac
1911 2.36 Lac 7.18 k 3.130560692 1.16 Lac 1.21 Lac
1921 2.25 Lac -11.61 k -4.910642545 1.11 Lac 1.14 Lac
1931 2.53 Lac 28.34 k 12.60417871 1.27 Lac 1.26 Lac
1941 2.86 Lac 33.04 k 13.05081064 1.43 Lac 1.43 Lac
1951 3.16 Lac 30.10 k 10.51708537 1.59 Lac 1.57 Lac
1961 3.52 Lac 36.11 k 11.41324448 1.77 Lac 1.76 Lac
1971 4.39 Lac 86.81 k 24.63001634 2.26 Lac 2.13 Lac
1981 5.34 Lac 94.58 k 21.5327736 2.77 Lac 2.57 Lac
1991 6.46 Lac 1.13 Lac 21.08403267 3.44 Lac 3.03 Lac
2001 8.02 Lac 1.56 Lac 24.10755034 4.18 Lac 3.85 Lac
2011 10.01 Lac 1.99 Lac 24.7669918 5.26 Lac 4.75 Lac

Historical Population of Lakhisarai by Census Year 1901-2011

Lakhisarai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 12.33 Lac (12,32,793) 23.17%
2025 12.50 Lac (12,50,249) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 12.67 Lac (12,67,258) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 12.84 Lac (12,83,944) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 13.01 Lac (13,00,630) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 13.17 Lac (13,17,316) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 13.34 Lac (13,34,002) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 13.49 Lac (13,49,318) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 13.64 Lac (13,63,646) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 13.78 Lac (13,77,974) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 13.92 Lac (13,92,302) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 14.07 Lac (14,06,630) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 14.21 Lac (14,20,958) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Lakhisarai District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.21 Lac (14,20,958), with a male population of 7.41 Lac (7,40,685) and a female population of 6.80 Lac (6,80,156). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Lakhisarai District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Lakhisarai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Lakhisarai is 10.01 Lac (10,00,912).

The estimated population of Lakhisarai in 2024 is approximately 12.33 Lac (12,32,793).

Hindu constitute 95.55% of Lakhisarai population, amounting to approximately 9.56 Lac (9,56,396) people.

Muslim constitute 4.08% of Lakhisarai population, totaling around 40.89 k (40,886) people.

Hindu: 95.55%, Muslim: 4.08%, Religion not stated: 0.28%, Christian: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Lakhisarai is 1.53 Lac (15.31%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 8.33 k (0.83%).

In Lakhisarai, 1.43 Lac (14.29%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 8.58 Lac (85.71%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lakhisarai is 62.42%, with male literacy at 71.26% and female literacy at 52.57%.

The sex ratio in Lakhisarai is 902 females for every 1000 males.

Lakhisarai population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.