Ekangarsarai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ekangarsarai Tehsil has a population of 1.71 Lac (1,71,214) with 89.38 k (89,377) males and 81.84 k (81,837) females.The sex ratio in Ekangarsarai is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ekangarsarai Tehsil is 28.79 k (28,788) which is 16.81% of Ekangarsarai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ekangarsarai Tehsil is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ekangarsarai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nalanda District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Ekangarsarai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ekangarsarai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.11 Lac (2,10,880), indicating a 23.17% increased from Ekangarsarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.01 Lac.
Ekangarsarai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ekangarsarai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,13,866), projecting a 24.91% increased from Ekangarsarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.
Ekangarsarai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ekangarsarai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.68 Lac (1,67,675), accounting for 97.93% of the Ekangarsarai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 87.52 k (87,523), and the Hindu female population is around 80.15 k (80,152).
Ekangarsarai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ekangarsarai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.22 k (3,220), accounting for 1.88% of the Ekangarsarai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.69 k (1,691), and the Muslim female population is around 1.53 k (1,529).
Ekangarsarai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,67,675 | 97.93% |
| Muslim | 3,220 | 1.88% |
| Religion not stated | 132 | 0.08% |
| Christian | 78 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 76 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 15 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationEkangarsarai Urban Population
The Urban population of Ekangarsarai Tehsil is 6.67 k (6,672), with 3.52 k (3,518) being males and 3.15 k (3,154) being females, making up 3.9% of the Ekangarsarai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Ekangarsarai Rural Population
The Rural population of Ekangarsarai Tehsil is 1.65 Lac (1,64,542), with 85.86 k (85,859) being males and 78.68 k (78,683) being females, making up 96.1% of the Ekangarsarai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Ekangarsarai Literacy Rate
Ekangarsarai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.23% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ekangarsarai Tehsil is 80.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ekangarsarai Tehsil is 56.81 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ekangarsarai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.15%, while in the rural regions of Ekangarsarai Tehsil, it is around 68.82%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ekangarsarai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.23 | 80.62 | 56.81 |
| Urban Area | 79.15 | 86.56 | 71.01 |
| Rural Area | 68.82 | 80.37 | 56.22 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ekangarsarai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.21 | 80.67 | 56.72 |
| Muslim | 70.13 | 78.14 | 61.19 |
| Religion not stated | 60 | 72.09 | 47.62 |
| Christian | 71.43 | 86.11 | 55.88 |
Ekangarsarai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ekangarsarai Tehsil is 28.77 k (28,772) with 15.01 k (15,008) males and 13.76 k (13,764) females, which is 16.8% of Ekangarsarai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Ekangarsarai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ekangarsarai Tehsil is 143 (143) with 63 (63) males and 80 (80) females, which is 0.08% of Ekangarsarai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1270 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ekangarsarai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 916 |
| Urban Area | 897 |
| Rural Area | 917 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ekangarsarai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 916 |
| Muslim | 905 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
| Christian | 858 |
Ekangarsarai Area & Households
The Total Area of Ekangarsarai Tehsil is 134.13 Square KM, with a population density of 1,276 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ekangarsarai Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ekangarsarai Tehsil are 89.The Total Number of households in Ekangarsarai Tehsil are 28.13 k(28,128).
Ekangarsarai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ekangarsarai Tehsil, there are about 64.42 k (64,422) workers, making up nearly 37.63% of the Ekangarsarai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.95 k (41,948) are male workers, and about 22.47 k (22,474) are female workers.
Ekangarsarai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.11 Lac (2,10,880) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.14 Lac (2,13,866) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.17 Lac (2,16,775) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.20 Lac (2,19,629) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,484) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.25 Lac (2,25,338) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.28 Lac (2,28,192) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.31 Lac (2,30,812) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.33 Lac (2,33,263) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.36 Lac (2,35,714) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.38 Lac (2,38,165) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.41 Lac (2,40,616) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,067) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ekangarsarai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.43 Lac (2,43,067), with a male population of 1.26 Lac (1,25,774) and a female population of 1.17 Lac (1,17,290). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Ekangarsarai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.