Gaighat Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gaighat Tehsil has a population of 2.60 Lac (2,59,719) with 1.37 Lac (1,36,976) males and 1.23 Lac (1,22,743) females.The sex ratio in Gaighat is 897, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gaighat Tehsil is 47.50 k (47,502) which is 18.29% of Gaighat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gaighat Tehsil is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gaighat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Muzaffarpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Gaighat Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gaighat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.20 Lac (3,19,888), indicating a 23.17% increased from Gaighat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.52 Lac.
Gaighat Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gaighat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.24 Lac (3,24,418), projecting a 24.91% increased from Gaighat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.54 Lac.
Gaighat Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gaighat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.37 Lac (2,37,264), accounting for 91.35% of the Gaighat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.25 Lac (1,25,213), and the Hindu female population is around 1.12 Lac (1,12,051).
Gaighat Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gaighat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 21.78 k (21,777), accounting for 8.38% of the Gaighat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.40 k (11,395), and the Muslim female population is around 10.38 k (10,382).
Gaighat Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,37,264 | 91.35% |
| Muslim | 21,777 | 8.38% |
| Religion not stated | 554 | 0.21% |
| Christian | 93 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 14 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 9 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGaighat Urban Population
The Urban population of Gaighat Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Gaighat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Gaighat Rural Population
The Rural population of Gaighat Tehsil is 2.60 Lac (2,59,719), with 1.37 Lac (1,36,976) being males and 1.23 Lac (1,22,743) being females, making up 100% of the Gaighat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Gaighat Literacy Rate
Gaighat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.38% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gaighat Tehsil is 66 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gaighat Tehsil is 47.74 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gaighat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Gaighat Tehsil, it is around 57.38%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gaighat
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.38 | 66 | 47.74 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 57.38 | 66 | 47.74 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gaighat
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 57.67 | 66.45 | 47.85 |
| Muslim | 54.42 | 61.24 | 46.84 |
| Religion not stated | 47.74 | 57.5 | 36.14 |
| Christian | 53.95 | 61.9 | 44.12 |
Gaighat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gaighat Tehsil is 37.65 k (37,646) with 19.59 k (19,592) males and 18.05 k (18,054) females, which is 14.49% of Gaighat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Gaighat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gaighat Tehsil is 52 (52) with 33 (33) males and 19 (19) females, which is 0.02% of Gaighat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 576 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gaighat
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 897 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 897 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gaighat
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 895 |
| Muslim | 912 |
| Religion not stated | 829 |
| Christian | 860 |
Gaighat Area & Households
The Total Area of Gaighat Tehsil is 214.46 Square KM, with a population density of 1,211 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Gaighat Tehsil are 84.The Total Number of households in Gaighat Tehsil are 55.14 k(55,141).
Gaighat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gaighat Tehsil, there are about 79.57 k (79,569) workers, making up nearly 30.64% of the Gaighat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.49 k (63,490) are male workers, and about 16.08 k (16,079) are female workers.
Gaighat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.20 Lac (3,19,888) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.24 Lac (3,24,418) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.29 Lac (3,28,832) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,161) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,491) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,821) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,150) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.50 Lac (3,50,125) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.54 Lac (3,53,843) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.58 Lac (3,57,560) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.61 Lac (3,61,278) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,996) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.69 Lac (3,68,714) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gaighat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.69 Lac (3,68,714), with a male population of 1.93 Lac (1,92,756) and a female population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,917). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Gaighat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.