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.

2.06 Lac

Toatl Population

1.06 Lac

Male Population

99.34 k

Female Population

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
Hindu1,73,34884.35%
Muslim31,52515.34%
Religion not stated4190.2%
Christian1680.08%
Jain280.01%
Sikh160.01%
Buddhist110.01%
Other religions and persuasions50%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jhanjharpur 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
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
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
Total Population 936
Urban Area 921
Rural Area 939

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhanjharpur

Religion Sex Ratio
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
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%.

Jhanjharpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jhanjharpur is 2.06 Lac (2,05,520).

The estimated population of Jhanjharpur in 2024 is approximately 2.53 Lac (2,53,133).

Hindu constitute 84.35% of Jhanjharpur population, amounting to approximately 1.73 Lac (1,73,348) people.

Muslim constitute 15.34% of Jhanjharpur population, totaling around 31.53 k (31,525) people.

Hindu: 84.35%, Muslim: 15.34%, Religion not stated: 0.2%, Christian: 0.08%, Jain: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jhanjharpur is 28.39 k (13.82%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 221 (0.11%).

In Jhanjharpur, 30.59 k (14.88%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.75 Lac (85.12%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhanjharpur is 60.22%, with male literacy at 70.92% and female literacy at 48.75%.

The sex ratio in Jhanjharpur is 936 females for every 1000 males.

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