Gamharia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gamharia Tehsil has a population of 82.52 k (82,522) with 42.95 k (42,950) males and 39.57 k (39,572) females.The sex ratio in Gamharia is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gamharia Tehsil is 15.26 k (15,262) which is 18.49% of Gamharia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gamharia Tehsil is 917 females for every 1000 males.

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

Gamharia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gamharia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.02 Lac (1,01,640), indicating a 23.17% increased from Gamharia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 52.69 k, and the estimated female population is 48.95 k.

Gamharia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gamharia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.03 Lac (1,03,080), projecting a 24.91% increased from Gamharia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 53.42 k, and the estimated female population is 49.66 k.

Gamharia Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gamharia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 74.62 k (74,622), accounting for 90.43% of the Gamharia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 38.91 k (38,909), and the Hindu female population is around 35.71 k (35,713).

Gamharia Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gamharia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.81 k (7,811), accounting for 9.47% of the Gamharia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.00 k (3,996), and the Muslim female population is around 3.82 k (3,815).

Gamharia Religion Wise Population

Gamharia Urban Population

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

Gamharia Rural Population

The Rural population of Gamharia Tehsil is 82.52 k (82,522), with 42.95 k (42,950) being males and 39.57 k (39,572) being females, making up 100% of the Gamharia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Gamharia Literacy Rate

Gamharia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 50.83% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gamharia Tehsil is 61.93 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gamharia Tehsil is 38.8 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gamharia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Gamharia Tehsil, it is around 50.83%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gamharia

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	50.83	61.93	38.8
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	50.83	61.93	38.8

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gamharia

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	52.22	63.53	39.89
Muslim	37.12	45.61	28.34
Religion not stated	51.28	68.42	35
Christian	35	45.45	0

Gamharia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gamharia Tehsil is 12.07 k (12,074) with 6.11 k (6,109) males and 5.97 k (5,965) females, which is 14.63% of Gamharia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Gamharia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gamharia Tehsil is 44 (44) with 31 (31) males and 13 (13) females, which is 0.05% of Gamharia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 420 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gamharia

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	922
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	922

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gamharia

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	918
Muslim	955
Religion not stated	839
Christian	924

Gamharia Area & Households

The Total Area of Gamharia Tehsil is 54.2 Square KM, with a population density of 1,523 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Gamharia Tehsil are 12.The Total Number of households in Gamharia Tehsil are 15.97 k(15,970).

Gamharia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gamharia Tehsil, there are about 34.84 k (34,836) workers, making up nearly 42.21% of the Gamharia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 21.33 k (21,331) are male workers, and about 13.51 k (13,505) are female workers.

Gamharia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Gamharia Census Frequently Asked Questions