Katra Population
As per the 2011 Census, Katra Tehsil has a population of 2.45 Lac (2,44,823) with 1.28 Lac (1,28,296) males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,527) females.The sex ratio in Katra is 909, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Katra Tehsil is 45.54 k (45,535) which is 18.6% of Katra Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Katra Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Katra Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Muzaffarpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Katra Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Katra Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.02 Lac (3,01,542), indicating a 23.17% increased from Katra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.44 Lac.
Katra Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Katra Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.06 Lac (3,05,811), projecting a 24.91% increased from Katra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.46 Lac.
Katra Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Katra Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.87 Lac (1,86,630), accounting for 76.23% of the Katra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.36 k (98,355), and the Hindu female population is around 88.28 k (88,275).
Katra Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Katra Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 57.44 k (57,441), accounting for 23.46% of the Katra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 29.56 k (29,555), and the Muslim female population is around 27.89 k (27,886).
Katra Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,86,630 | 76.23% |
| Muslim | 57,441 | 23.46% |
| Religion not stated | 563 | 0.23% |
| Christian | 146 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0% |
| Jain | 9 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKatra Urban Population
The Urban population of Katra Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Katra total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Katra Rural Population
The Rural population of Katra Tehsil is 2.45 Lac (2,44,823), with 1.28 Lac (1,28,296) being males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,527) being females, making up 100% of the Katra total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Katra Literacy Rate
Katra Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Katra Tehsil is 62.51 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Katra Tehsil is 47.1 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Katra Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Katra Tehsil, it is around 55.2%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Katra
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55.2 | 62.51 | 47.1 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 55.2 | 62.51 | 47.1 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Katra
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 55.85 | 64.03 | 46.65 |
| Muslim | 53.04 | 57.36 | 48.48 |
| Religion not stated | 61.41 | 64.64 | 58.29 |
| Christian | 48.74 | 60.61 | 33.96 |
Katra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Katra Tehsil is 28.12 k (28,124) with 14.66 k (14,655) males and 13.47 k (13,469) females, which is 11.49% of Katra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Katra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Katra Tehsil is 164 (164) with 81 (81) males and 83 (83) females, which is 0.07% of Katra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Katra
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 909 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 909 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Katra
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 898 |
| Muslim | 944 |
| Religion not stated | 1033 |
| Christian | 781 |
Katra Area & Households
The Total Area of Katra Tehsil is 175.39 Square KM, with a population density of 1,396 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Katra Tehsil are 80.The Total Number of households in Katra Tehsil are 50.47 k(50,467).
Katra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Katra Tehsil, there are about 78.14 k (78,139) workers, making up nearly 31.92% of the Katra Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 59.74 k (59,735) are male workers, and about 18.40 k (18,404) are female workers.
Katra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.02 Lac (3,01,542) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.06 Lac (3,05,811) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.10 Lac (3,09,972) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.14 Lac (3,14,053) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,134) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,216) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,297) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.30 Lac (3,30,044) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,548) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,053) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,557) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.44 Lac (3,44,062) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.48 Lac (3,47,567) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Katra Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.48 Lac (3,47,567), with a male population of 1.81 Lac (1,80,542) and a female population of 1.67 Lac (1,67,008). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Katra Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.