Meskaur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Meskaur Tehsil has a population of 94.36 k (94,358) with 47.68 k (47,681) males and 46.68 k (46,677) females.The sex ratio in Meskaur is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meskaur Tehsil is 17.08 k (17,075) which is 18.1% of Meskaur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meskaur Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Meskaur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nawada District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Meskaur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Meskaur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.16 Lac (1,16,218), indicating a 23.17% increased from Meskaur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 58.50 k, and the estimated female population is 57.74 k.
Meskaur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Meskaur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.18 Lac (1,17,864), projecting a 24.91% increased from Meskaur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 59.30 k, and the estimated female population is 58.58 k.
Meskaur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Meskaur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 83.04 k (83,044), accounting for 88.01% of the Meskaur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 42.03 k (42,031), and the Hindu female population is around 41.01 k (41,013).
Meskaur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Meskaur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.98 k (10,982), accounting for 11.64% of the Meskaur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.50 k (5,500), and the Muslim female population is around 5.48 k (5,482).
Meskaur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83,044 | 88.01% |
| Muslim | 10,982 | 11.64% |
| Religion not stated | 272 | 0.29% |
| Christian | 36 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 6 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 6 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMeskaur Urban Population
The Urban population of Meskaur Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Meskaur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Meskaur Rural Population
The Rural population of Meskaur Tehsil is 94.36 k (94,358), with 47.68 k (47,681) being males and 46.68 k (46,677) being females, making up 100% of the Meskaur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Meskaur Literacy Rate
Meskaur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.28% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meskaur Tehsil is 71.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meskaur Tehsil is 46.77 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Meskaur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Meskaur Tehsil, it is around 59.28%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meskaur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.28 | 71.56 | 46.77 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 59.28 | 71.56 | 46.77 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Meskaur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.19 | 72.04 | 46.05 |
| Muslim | 60.24 | 68.17 | 52.32 |
| Religion not stated | 45.31 | 60.92 | 32.38 |
| Christian | 64.52 | 70.59 | 57.14 |
Meskaur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meskaur Tehsil is 24.61 k (24,607) with 12.48 k (12,478) males and 12.13 k (12,129) females, which is 26.08% of Meskaur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Meskaur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meskaur Tehsil is 26 (26) with 15 (15) males and 11 (11) females, which is 0.03% of Meskaur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 734 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meskaur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 979 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Meskaur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Muslim | 997 |
| Religion not stated | 1306 |
| Christian | 1000 |
Meskaur Area & Households
The Total Area of Meskaur Tehsil is 122.43 Square KM, with a population density of 771 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Meskaur Tehsil are 60.The Total Number of households in Meskaur Tehsil are 15.03 k(15,028).
Meskaur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meskaur Tehsil, there are about 30.98 k (30,975) workers, making up nearly 32.83% of the Meskaur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 19.92 k (19,921) are male workers, and about 11.05 k (11,054) are female workers.
Meskaur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.16 Lac (1,16,218) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.18 Lac (1,17,864) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.19 Lac (1,19,467) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.21 Lac (1,21,040) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.23 Lac (1,22,613) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,186) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.26 Lac (1,25,759) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.27 Lac (1,27,203) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.29 Lac (1,28,554) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.30 Lac (1,29,905) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.31 Lac (1,31,256) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,606) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.34 Lac (1,33,957) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meskaur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.34 Lac (1,33,957), with a male population of 67.10 k (67,098) and a female population of 66.90 k (66,899). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Meskaur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.