Jhanjharpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jhanjharpur Tehsil has a population of 2.06 Lac (2,05,520) with 1.06 Lac (1,06,180) males and 99.34 k (99,340) females.The sex ratio in Jhanjharpur is 936, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhanjharpur Tehsil is 35.19 k (35,188) which is 17.12% of Jhanjharpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhanjharpur Tehsil is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jhanjharpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Madhubani District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Jhanjharpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jhanjharpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.53 Lac (2,53,133), indicating a 23.17% increased from Jhanjharpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.
Jhanjharpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jhanjharpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,56,717), projecting a 24.91% increased from Jhanjharpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.
Jhanjharpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jhanjharpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,348), accounting for 84.35% of the Jhanjharpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 89.89 k (89,885), and the Hindu female population is around 83.46 k (83,463).
Jhanjharpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jhanjharpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 31.53 k (31,525), accounting for 15.34% of the Jhanjharpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.97 k (15,967), and the Muslim female population is around 15.56 k (15,558).
Jhanjharpur Religion Wise Population
Religion | Count | Percentage |
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Hindu | 1,73,348 | 84.35% |
Muslim | 31,525 | 15.34% |
Religion not stated | 419 | 0.2% |
Christian | 168 | 0.08% |
Jain | 28 | 0.01% |
Sikh | 16 | 0.01% |
Buddhist | 11 | 0.01% |
Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJhanjharpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Jhanjharpur Tehsil is 30.59 k (30,590), with 15.93 k (15,925) being males and 14.67 k (14,665) being females, making up 14.88% of the Jhanjharpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Jhanjharpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Jhanjharpur Tehsil is 1.75 Lac (1,74,930), with 90.26 k (90,255) being males and 84.68 k (84,675) being females, making up 85.12% of the Jhanjharpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Jhanjharpur Literacy Rate
Jhanjharpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.22% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhanjharpur Tehsil is 70.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhanjharpur Tehsil is 48.75 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jhanjharpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 60.61%, while in the rural regions of Jhanjharpur Tehsil, it is around 60.15%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhanjharpur
Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
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Total Population | 60.22 | 70.92 | 48.75 |
Urban Area | 60.61 | 69.79 | 50.65 |
Rural Area | 60.15 | 71.12 | 48.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jhanjharpur
Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
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Hindu | 62.15 | 72.89 | 50.57 |
Muslim | 48.91 | 59.16 | 38.32 |
Religion not stated | 58.28 | 69.08 | 47.33 |
Christian | 63.89 | 72.97 | 54.29 |
Jhanjharpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhanjharpur Tehsil is 28.39 k (28,394) with 14.60 k (14,599) males and 13.80 k (13,795) females, which is 13.82% of Jhanjharpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Jhanjharpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhanjharpur Tehsil is 221 (221) with 111 (111) males and 110 (110) females, which is 0.11% of Jhanjharpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhanjharpur
Category | Sex Ratio |
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Total Population | 936 |
Urban Area | 921 |
Rural Area | 939 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhanjharpur
Religion | Sex Ratio |
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Hindu | 929 |
Muslim | 975 |
Religion not stated | 977 |
Christian | 1000 |
Jhanjharpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Jhanjharpur Tehsil is 152.24 Square KM, with a population density of 1,350 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jhanjharpur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jhanjharpur Tehsil are 67.The Total Number of households in Jhanjharpur Tehsil are 42.71 k(42,711).
Jhanjharpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jhanjharpur Tehsil, there are about 73.17 k (73,169) workers, making up nearly 35.6% of the Jhanjharpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.47 k (50,472) are male workers, and about 22.70 k (22,697) are female workers.
Jhanjharpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
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2024 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,133) | 23.17% | ↑ |
2025 | 2.57 Lac (2,56,717) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
2026 | 2.60 Lac (2,60,210) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
2027 | 2.64 Lac (2,63,636) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
2028 | 2.67 Lac (2,67,062) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
2029 | 2.70 Lac (2,70,488) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
2030 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,915) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
2031 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,060) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
2032 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,002) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
2033 | 2.83 Lac (2,82,944) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
2034 | 2.86 Lac (2,85,886) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
2035 | 2.89 Lac (2,88,828) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
2036 | 2.92 Lac (2,91,770) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jhanjharpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.92 Lac (2,91,770), with a male population of 1.49 Lac (1,49,419) and a female population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,376). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Jhanjharpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.