Gwalpara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gwalpara Tehsil has a population of 1.26 Lac (1,26,020) with 65.27 k (65,271) males and 60.75 k (60,749) females.The sex ratio in Gwalpara is 931, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gwalpara Tehsil is 26.30 k (26,300) which is 20.87% of Gwalpara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gwalpara Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.26 Lac

Toatl Population

65.27 k

Male Population

60.75 k

Female Population

Gwalpara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gwalpara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.55 Lac (1,55,215), indicating a 23.17% increased from Gwalpara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 80.08 k, and the estimated female population is 75.14 k.

Gwalpara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gwalpara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,57,413), projecting a 24.91% increased from Gwalpara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 81.18 k, and the estimated female population is 76.24 k.

Gwalpara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gwalpara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.12 Lac (1,12,144), accounting for 88.99% of the Gwalpara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 58.16 k (58,158), and the Hindu female population is around 53.99 k (53,986).

Gwalpara Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gwalpara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.67 k (13,669), accounting for 10.85% of the Gwalpara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.00 k (6,995), and the Muslim female population is around 6.67 k (6,674).

Gwalpara Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,12,14488.99%
Muslim13,66910.85%
Religion not stated1240.1%
Christian680.05%
Sikh70.01%
Jain50%
Other religions and persuasions20%
Buddhist10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Gwalpara Urban Population

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

Gwalpara Rural Population

The Rural population of Gwalpara Tehsil is 1.26 Lac (1,26,020), with 65.27 k (65,271) being males and 60.75 k (60,749) being females, making up 100% of the Gwalpara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Gwalpara Literacy Rate

Gwalpara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 52.89% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gwalpara Tehsil is 62.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gwalpara Tehsil is 42.27 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gwalpara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Gwalpara Tehsil, it is around 52.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gwalpara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 52.89 62.76 42.27
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 52.89 62.76 42.27

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gwalpara

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 53.61 63.56 42.86
Muslim 46.7 55.76 37.17
Religion not stated 57.33 61.9 51.52
Christian 75 83.87 64

Gwalpara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gwalpara Tehsil is 22.04 k (22,042) with 11.27 k (11,270) males and 10.77 k (10,772) females, which is 17.49% of Gwalpara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Gwalpara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gwalpara Tehsil is 2.44 k (2,438) with 1.24 k (1,241) males and 1.20 k (1,197) females, which is 1.93% of Gwalpara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gwalpara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 931
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 931

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gwalpara

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 929
Muslim 955
Religion not stated 699
Christian 838

Gwalpara Area & Households

The Total Area of Gwalpara Tehsil is 181.72 Square KM, with a population density of 693 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Gwalpara Tehsil are 51.The Total Number of households in Gwalpara Tehsil are 24.27 k(24,272).

Gwalpara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gwalpara Tehsil, there are about 49.80 k (49,798) workers, making up nearly 39.52% of the Gwalpara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.11 k (31,112) are male workers, and about 18.69 k (18,686) are female workers.

Gwalpara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.55 Lac (1,55,215) 23.17%
2025 1.57 Lac (1,57,413) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 1.60 Lac (1,59,555) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 1.62 Lac (1,61,656) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 1.64 Lac (1,63,756) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 1.66 Lac (1,65,857) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 1.68 Lac (1,67,958) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 1.70 Lac (1,69,887) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 1.72 Lac (1,71,691) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 1.73 Lac (1,73,495) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 1.75 Lac (1,75,298) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 1.77 Lac (1,77,102) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 1.79 Lac (1,78,906) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gwalpara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.79 Lac (1,78,906), with a male population of 91.85 k (91,851) and a female population of 87.07 k (87,067). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Gwalpara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Gwalpara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gwalpara is 1.26 Lac (1,26,020).

The estimated population of Gwalpara in 2024 is approximately 1.55 Lac (1,55,215).

Hindu constitute 88.99% of Gwalpara population, amounting to approximately 1.12 Lac (1,12,144) people.

Muslim constitute 10.85% of Gwalpara population, totaling around 13.67 k (13,669) people.

Hindu: 88.99%, Muslim: 10.85%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Christian: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gwalpara is 22.04 k (17.49%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.44 k (1.93%).

In Gwalpara, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.26 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gwalpara is 52.89%, with male literacy at 62.76% and female literacy at 42.27%.

The sex ratio in Gwalpara is 931 females for every 1000 males.

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