Dharhara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dharhara Tehsil has a population of 1.32 Lac (1,31,753) with 70.49 k (70,489) males and 61.26 k (61,264) females.The sex ratio in Dharhara is 870, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dharhara Tehsil is 24.03 k (24,026) which is 18.24% of Dharhara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dharhara Tehsil is 914 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.32 Lac

Toatl Population

70.49 k

Male Population

61.26 k

Female Population

Dharhara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dharhara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.62 Lac (1,62,277), indicating a 23.17% increased from Dharhara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.48 k, and the estimated female population is 75.78 k.

Dharhara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dharhara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.65 Lac (1,64,574), projecting a 24.91% increased from Dharhara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 87.67 k, and the estimated female population is 76.89 k.

Dharhara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dharhara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.29 Lac (1,29,367), accounting for 98.19% of the Dharhara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 69.26 k (69,262), and the Hindu female population is around 60.11 k (60,105).

Dharhara Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dharhara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.05 k (2,049), accounting for 1.56% of the Dharhara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.05 k (1,048), and the Muslim female population is around 1.00 k (1,001).

Dharhara Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,29,36798.19%
Muslim2,0491.56%
Religion not stated2420.18%
Christian510.04%
Sikh190.01%
Jain140.01%
Buddhist60%
Other religions and persuasions50%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Dharhara Urban Population

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

Dharhara Rural Population

The Rural population of Dharhara Tehsil is 1.32 Lac (1,31,753), with 70.49 k (70,489) being males and 61.26 k (61,264) being females, making up 100% of the Dharhara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 870 females for every 1000 males.

Dharhara Literacy Rate

Dharhara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.61% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dharhara Tehsil is 74.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dharhara Tehsil is 55.33 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dharhara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Dharhara Tehsil, it is around 65.61%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dharhara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.61 74.45 55.33
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 65.61 74.45 55.33

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dharhara

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 65.59 74.45 55.26
Muslim 68.28 75.78 60.46
Religion not stated 58.47 67.01 48.84
Christian 57.14 62.96 46.67

Dharhara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dharhara Tehsil is 20.14 k (20,139) with 10.61 k (10,612) males and 9.53 k (9,527) females, which is 15.29% of Dharhara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 898 females for every 1000 males.

Dharhara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dharhara Tehsil is 6.39 k (6,393) with 3.29 k (3,290) males and 3.10 k (3,103) females, which is 4.85% of Dharhara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dharhara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 870
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 870

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dharhara

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 868
Muslim 956
Religion not stated 891
Christian 546

Dharhara Area & Households

The Total Area of Dharhara Tehsil is 287.92 Square KM, with a population density of 458 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Dharhara Tehsil are 186.The Total Number of households in Dharhara Tehsil are 26.01 k(26,010).

Dharhara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dharhara Tehsil, there are about 41.62 k (41,623) workers, making up nearly 31.59% of the Dharhara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.00 k (31,000) are male workers, and about 10.62 k (10,623) are female workers.

Dharhara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.62 Lac (1,62,277) 23.17%
2025 1.65 Lac (1,64,574) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 1.67 Lac (1,66,813) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 1.69 Lac (1,69,010) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 1.71 Lac (1,71,206) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 1.73 Lac (1,73,403) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 1.76 Lac (1,75,599) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 1.78 Lac (1,77,615) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 1.80 Lac (1,79,501) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 1.81 Lac (1,81,387) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 1.83 Lac (1,83,273) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 1.85 Lac (1,85,159) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 1.87 Lac (1,87,045) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Dharhara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.87 Lac (1,87,045), with a male population of 99.19 k (99,194) and a female population of 87.81 k (87,805). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Dharhara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Dharhara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dharhara is 1.32 Lac (1,31,753).

The estimated population of Dharhara in 2024 is approximately 1.62 Lac (1,62,277).

Hindu constitute 98.19% of Dharhara population, amounting to approximately 1.29 Lac (1,29,367) people.

Muslim constitute 1.56% of Dharhara population, totaling around 2.05 k (2,049) people.

Hindu: 98.19%, Muslim: 1.56%, Religion not stated: 0.18%, Christian: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dharhara is 20.14 k (15.29%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6.39 k (4.85%).

In Dharhara, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.32 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dharhara is 65.61%, with male literacy at 74.45% and female literacy at 55.33%.

The sex ratio in Dharhara is 870 females for every 1000 males.

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