Asthawan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Asthawan Tehsil has a population of 1.64 Lac (1,63,938) with 84.53 k (84,532) males and 79.41 k (79,406) females.The sex ratio in Asthawan is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Asthawan Tehsil is 31.03 k (31,030) which is 18.93% of Asthawan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Asthawan Tehsil is 946 females for every 1000 males.

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

Asthawan Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Asthawan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,01,918), indicating a 23.17% increased from Asthawan 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.22 k.

Asthawan Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Asthawan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.05 Lac (2,04,777), projecting a 24.91% increased from Asthawan 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 99.66 k.

Asthawan Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Asthawan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.49 Lac (1,48,635), accounting for 90.67% of the Asthawan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 76.76 k (76,764), and the Hindu female population is around 71.87 k (71,871).

Asthawan Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Asthawan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.58 k (14,581), accounting for 8.89% of the Asthawan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.39 k (7,394), and the Muslim female population is around 7.19 k (7,187).

Asthawan Religion Wise Population

Asthawan Urban Population

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

Asthawan Rural Population

The Rural population of Asthawan Tehsil is 1.64 Lac (1,63,938), with 84.53 k (84,532) being males and 79.41 k (79,406) being females, making up 100% of the Asthawan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Asthawan Literacy Rate

Asthawan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.71% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Asthawan Tehsil is 70.81 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Asthawan Tehsil is 47.88 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Asthawan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Asthawan Tehsil, it is around 59.71%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Asthawan

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	59.71	70.81	47.88
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	59.71	70.81	47.88

Literacy Rate by Religion in Asthawan

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	58.64	70.28	46.17
Muslim	70.33	76.08	64.41
Religion not stated	57.14	68.75	44.69
Christian	59.17	72.04	43.42

Asthawan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Asthawan Tehsil is 46.07 k (46,066) with 23.96 k (23,959) males and 22.11 k (22,107) females, which is 28.1% of Asthawan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Asthawan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Asthawan Tehsil is 120 (120) with 66 (66) males and 54 (54) females, which is 0.07% of Asthawan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 819 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Asthawan

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	940
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	940

Sex Ratio by Religion in Asthawan

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	937
Muslim	973
Religion not stated	950
Christian	847

Asthawan Area & Households

The Total Area of Asthawan Tehsil is 133.99 Square KM, with a population density of 1,224 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Asthawan Tehsil are 59.The Total Number of households in Asthawan Tehsil are 27.01 k(27,006).

Asthawan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Asthawan Tehsil, there are about 54.40 k (54,396) workers, making up nearly 33.18% of the Asthawan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.34 k (38,343) are male workers, and about 16.05 k (16,053) are female workers.

Asthawan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Asthawan Census Frequently Asked Questions