Hilsa Population
As per the 2011 Census, Hilsa Tehsil has a population of 1.97 Lac (1,97,309) with 1.03 Lac (1,03,227) males and 94.08 k (94,082) females.The sex ratio in Hilsa is 912, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hilsa Tehsil is 35.92 k (35,921) which is 18.21% of Hilsa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hilsa Tehsil is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Hilsa Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nalanda District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Hilsa Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Hilsa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.43 Lac (2,43,020), indicating a 23.17% increased from Hilsa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.16 Lac.
Hilsa Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Hilsa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.46 Lac (2,46,461), projecting a 24.91% increased from Hilsa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.18 Lac.
Hilsa Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Hilsa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.91 Lac (1,91,345), accounting for 96.98% of the Hilsa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.00 Lac (1,00,098), and the Hindu female population is around 91.25 k (91,247).
Hilsa Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hilsa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.29 k (5,292), accounting for 2.68% of the Hilsa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.78 k (2,776), and the Muslim female population is around 2.52 k (2,516).
Hilsa Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,91,345 | 96.98% |
| Muslim | 5,292 | 2.68% |
| Religion not stated | 514 | 0.26% |
| Christian | 89 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 29 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 23 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 14 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHilsa Urban Population
The Urban population of Hilsa Tehsil is 51.05 k (51,052), with 27.06 k (27,055) being males and 24.00 k (23,997) being females, making up 25.87% of the Hilsa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Hilsa Rural Population
The Rural population of Hilsa Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,46,257), with 76.17 k (76,172) being males and 70.09 k (70,085) being females, making up 74.13% of the Hilsa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Hilsa Literacy Rate
Hilsa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.73% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hilsa Tehsil is 78.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hilsa Tehsil is 54.3 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Hilsa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.49%, while in the rural regions of Hilsa Tehsil, it is around 63.21%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hilsa
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.73 | 78.09 | 54.3 |
| Urban Area | 76.49 | 84.29 | 67.7 |
| Rural Area | 63.21 | 75.81 | 49.58 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Hilsa
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.62 | 78.15 | 54.03 |
| Muslim | 70.95 | 76.06 | 65.28 |
| Religion not stated | 64.68 | 78.43 | 49.17 |
| Christian | 56.79 | 75 | 39.02 |
Hilsa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hilsa Tehsil is 35.49 k (35,493) with 18.65 k (18,654) males and 16.84 k (16,839) females, which is 17.99% of Hilsa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Hilsa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hilsa Tehsil is 82 (82) with 38 (38) males and 44 (44) females, which is 0.04% of Hilsa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1158 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hilsa
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 912 |
| Urban Area | 887 |
| Rural Area | 921 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Hilsa
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 912 |
| Muslim | 907 |
| Religion not stated | 897 |
| Christian | 935 |
Hilsa Area & Households
The Total Area of Hilsa Tehsil is 140.07 Square KM, with a population density of 1,409 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hilsa Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Hilsa Tehsil are 57.The Total Number of households in Hilsa Tehsil are 33.21 k(33,209).
Hilsa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Hilsa Tehsil, there are about 76.56 k (76,560) workers, making up nearly 38.8% of the Hilsa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.08 k (49,075) are male workers, and about 27.49 k (27,485) are female workers.
Hilsa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,020) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.46 Lac (2,46,461) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.50 Lac (2,49,814) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,103) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,393) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.60 Lac (2,59,682) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.63 Lac (2,62,971) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.66 Lac (2,65,990) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,815) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.72 Lac (2,71,639) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.74 Lac (2,74,464) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,288) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,113) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Hilsa Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.80 Lac (2,80,113), with a male population of 1.45 Lac (1,45,264) and a female population of 1.35 Lac (1,34,840). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Hilsa Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.