Rajgir Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rajgir Tehsil has a population of 1.30 Lac (1,30,183) with 68.05 k (68,053) males and 62.13 k (62,130) females.The sex ratio in Rajgir is 913, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajgir Tehsil is 22.86 k (22,857) which is 17.56% of Rajgir Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajgir Tehsil is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rajgir Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nalanda District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Rajgir Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rajgir Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.60 Lac (1,60,343), indicating a 23.17% increased from Rajgir's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 83.49 k, and the estimated female population is 76.85 k.
Rajgir Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rajgir Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.63 Lac (1,62,613), projecting a 24.91% increased from Rajgir's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 84.64 k, and the estimated female population is 77.97 k.
Rajgir Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajgir Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.19 Lac (1,18,959), accounting for 91.38% of the Rajgir Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.27 k (62,270), and the Hindu female population is around 56.69 k (56,689).
Rajgir Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajgir Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.63 k (10,628), accounting for 8.16% of the Rajgir Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.51 k (5,511), and the Muslim female population is around 5.12 k (5,117).
Rajgir Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,18,959 | 91.38% |
| Muslim | 10,628 | 8.16% |
| Religion not stated | 297 | 0.23% |
| Christian | 122 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 103 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 43 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 31 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRajgir Urban Population
The Urban population of Rajgir Tehsil is 41.59 k (41,587), with 21.87 k (21,869) being males and 19.72 k (19,718) being females, making up 31.95% of the Rajgir total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Rajgir Rural Population
The Rural population of Rajgir Tehsil is 88.60 k (88,596), with 46.18 k (46,184) being males and 42.41 k (42,412) being females, making up 68.05% of the Rajgir total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Rajgir Literacy Rate
Rajgir Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.61% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajgir Tehsil is 72.96 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajgir Tehsil is 53.33 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rajgir Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 69.58%, while in the rural regions of Rajgir Tehsil, it is around 60.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajgir
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.61 | 72.96 | 53.33 |
| Urban Area | 69.58 | 78.07 | 60.08 |
| Rural Area | 60.76 | 70.49 | 50.16 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajgir
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.01 | 72.73 | 52.31 |
| Muslim | 69.75 | 75.17 | 63.87 |
| Religion not stated | 62.2 | 79.12 | 49.15 |
| Christian | 76.24 | 80.43 | 72.73 |
Rajgir Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajgir Tehsil is 35.23 k (35,230) with 18.21 k (18,209) males and 17.02 k (17,021) females, which is 27.06% of Rajgir Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Rajgir Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajgir Tehsil is 78 (78) with 44 (44) males and 34 (34) females, which is 0.06% of Rajgir Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 773 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajgir
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 913 |
| Urban Area | 902 |
| Rural Area | 919 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajgir
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 911 |
| Muslim | 929 |
| Religion not stated | 1250 |
| Christian | 1104 |
Rajgir Area & Households
The Total Area of Rajgir Tehsil is 195.47 Square KM, with a population density of 666 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajgir Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajgir Tehsil are 50.The Total Number of households in Rajgir Tehsil are 21.71 k(21,709).
Rajgir Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rajgir Tehsil, there are about 46.64 k (46,637) workers, making up nearly 35.82% of the Rajgir Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.44 k (31,439) are male workers, and about 15.20 k (15,198) are female workers.
Rajgir - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.60 Lac (1,60,343) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,613) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.65 Lac (1,64,826) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.67 Lac (1,66,996) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,166) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,336) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,507) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,499) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.77 Lac (1,77,362) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,226) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,089) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.83 Lac (1,82,953) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,816) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rajgir Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.85 Lac (1,84,816), with a male population of 95.77 k (95,766) and a female population of 89.05 k (89,046). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Rajgir Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.