Sahebganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sahebganj Tehsil has a population of 2.41 Lac (2,41,438) with 1.26 Lac (1,26,260) males and 1.15 Lac (1,15,178) females.The sex ratio in Sahebganj is 913, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sahebganj Tehsil is 43.58 k (43,581) which is 18.05% of Sahebganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sahebganj Tehsil is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sahebganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Muzaffarpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Sahebganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sahebganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.97 Lac (2,97,372), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sahebganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.42 Lac.
Sahebganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sahebganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.02 Lac (3,01,583), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sahebganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.45 Lac.
Sahebganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sahebganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.10 Lac (2,10,494), accounting for 87.18% of the Sahebganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.10 Lac (1,10,390), and the Hindu female population is around 1.00 Lac (1,00,104).
Sahebganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sahebganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 29.93 k (29,934), accounting for 12.4% of the Sahebganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.31 k (15,312), and the Muslim female population is around 14.62 k (14,622).
Sahebganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,10,494 | 87.18% |
| Muslim | 29,934 | 12.4% |
| Religion not stated | 771 | 0.32% |
| Christian | 144 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 44 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 25 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 21 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSahebganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Sahebganj Tehsil is 23.22 k (23,224), with 12.12 k (12,117) being males and 11.11 k (11,107) being females, making up 9.62% of the Sahebganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Sahebganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Sahebganj Tehsil is 2.18 Lac (2,18,214), with 1.14 Lac (1,14,143) being males and 1.04 Lac (1,04,071) being females, making up 90.38% of the Sahebganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Sahebganj Literacy Rate
Sahebganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.85% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sahebganj Tehsil is 71.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sahebganj Tehsil is 49.6 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sahebganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 62%, while in the rural regions of Sahebganj Tehsil, it is around 60.72%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sahebganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60.85 | 71.09 | 49.6 |
| Urban Area | 62 | 69.41 | 53.94 |
| Rural Area | 60.72 | 71.26 | 49.13 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sahebganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.11 | 71.41 | 49.7 |
| Muslim | 58.99 | 68.76 | 48.8 |
| Religion not stated | 62.09 | 68.11 | 54.37 |
| Christian | 54.92 | 70.77 | 36.84 |
Sahebganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sahebganj Tehsil is 34.70 k (34,703) with 18.08 k (18,081) males and 16.62 k (16,622) females, which is 14.37% of Sahebganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Sahebganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sahebganj Tehsil is 130 (130) with 64 (64) males and 66 (66) females, which is 0.05% of Sahebganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sahebganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 913 |
| Urban Area | 917 |
| Rural Area | 912 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sahebganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 907 |
| Muslim | 955 |
| Religion not stated | 798 |
| Christian | 847 |
Sahebganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Sahebganj Tehsil is 198.34 Square KM, with a population density of 1,217 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sahebganj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sahebganj Tehsil are 126.The Total Number of households in Sahebganj Tehsil are 45.21 k(45,212).
Sahebganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sahebganj Tehsil, there are about 86.96 k (86,962) workers, making up nearly 36.02% of the Sahebganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.98 k (60,977) are male workers, and about 25.99 k (25,985) are female workers.
Sahebganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.97 Lac (2,97,372) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.02 Lac (3,01,583) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.06 Lac (3,05,686) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.10 Lac (3,09,711) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.14 Lac (3,13,736) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.18 Lac (3,17,761) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.22 Lac (3,21,786) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,480) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.29 Lac (3,28,936) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.32 Lac (3,32,393) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.36 Lac (3,35,849) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.39 Lac (3,39,305) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.43 Lac (3,42,761) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sahebganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.43 Lac (3,42,761), with a male population of 1.78 Lac (1,77,676) and a female population of 1.65 Lac (1,65,075). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sahebganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.