Barahiya Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barahiya Tehsil has a population of 1.29 Lac (1,28,977) with 68.63 k (68,626) males and 60.35 k (60,351) females.The sex ratio in Barahiya is 880, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barahiya Tehsil is 22.59 k (22,590) which is 17.51% of Barahiya Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barahiya Tehsil is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barahiya Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Lakhisarai District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Barahiya Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barahiya Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.59 Lac (1,58,858), indicating a 23.17% increased from Barahiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 84.19 k, and the estimated female population is 74.65 k.
Barahiya Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barahiya Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.61 Lac (1,61,107), projecting a 24.91% increased from Barahiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 85.35 k, and the estimated female population is 75.74 k.
Barahiya Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Barahiya Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.27 Lac (1,27,203), accounting for 98.62% of the Barahiya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.74 k (67,739), and the Hindu female population is around 59.46 k (59,464).
Barahiya Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barahiya Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.41 k (1,414), accounting for 1.1% of the Barahiya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 719 (719), and the Muslim female population is around 695 (695).
Barahiya Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,27,203 | 98.62% |
| Muslim | 1,414 | 1.1% |
| Religion not stated | 230 | 0.18% |
| Christian | 87 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarahiya Urban Population
The Urban population of Barahiya Tehsil is 43.03 k (43,032), with 22.82 k (22,817) being males and 20.22 k (20,215) being females, making up 33.36% of the Barahiya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Barahiya Rural Population
The Rural population of Barahiya Tehsil is 85.95 k (85,945), with 45.81 k (45,809) being males and 40.14 k (40,136) being females, making up 66.64% of the Barahiya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 877 females for every 1000 males.
Barahiya Literacy Rate
Barahiya Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barahiya Tehsil is 76.43 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barahiya Tehsil is 57.99 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barahiya Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.63%, while in the rural regions of Barahiya Tehsil, it is around 64.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barahiya
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.81 | 76.43 | 57.99 |
| Urban Area | 73.63 | 80.11 | 66.36 |
| Rural Area | 64.79 | 74.54 | 53.6 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barahiya
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.95 | 76.62 | 58.07 |
| Muslim | 54.9 | 58.76 | 50.91 |
| Religion not stated | 63.79 | 75.9 | 52.75 |
| Christian | 62.12 | 70.37 | 56.41 |
Barahiya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barahiya Tehsil is 14.21 k (14,212) with 7.57 k (7,570) males and 6.64 k (6,642) females, which is 11.02% of Barahiya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 878 females for every 1000 males.
Barahiya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barahiya Tehsil is 48 (48) with 31 (31) males and 17 (17) females, which is 0.04% of Barahiya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 549 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barahiya
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 880 |
| Urban Area | 886 |
| Rural Area | 877 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barahiya
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 878 |
| Muslim | 967 |
| Religion not stated | 1130 |
| Christian | 1417 |
Barahiya Area & Households
The Total Area of Barahiya Tehsil is 220.8 Square KM, with a population density of 584 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barahiya Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barahiya Tehsil are 38.The Total Number of households in Barahiya Tehsil are 19.77 k(19,768).
Barahiya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barahiya Tehsil, there are about 41.17 k (41,171) workers, making up nearly 31.92% of the Barahiya Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.37 k (31,368) are male workers, and about 9.80 k (9,803) are female workers.
Barahiya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.59 Lac (1,58,858) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.61 Lac (1,61,107) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.63 Lac (1,63,299) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,449) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.68 Lac (1,67,599) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,749) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.72 Lac (1,71,899) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,873) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.76 Lac (1,75,719) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.78 Lac (1,77,565) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,412) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,258) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.83 Lac (1,83,104) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barahiya Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.83 Lac (1,83,104), with a male population of 96.57 k (96,573) and a female population of 86.50 k (86,496). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Barahiya Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.