Narhat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Narhat Tehsil has a population of 1.12 Lac (1,12,042) with 57.45 k (57,453) males and 54.59 k (54,589) females.The sex ratio in Narhat is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Narhat Tehsil is 19.91 k (19,911) which is 17.77% of Narhat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Narhat Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.12 Lac

Toatl Population

57.45 k

Male Population

54.59 k

Female Population

Narhat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Narhat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.38 Lac (1,37,999), indicating a 23.17% increased from Narhat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 70.48 k, and the estimated female population is 67.52 k.

Narhat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Narhat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.40 Lac (1,39,953), projecting a 24.91% increased from Narhat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 71.46 k, and the estimated female population is 68.51 k.

Narhat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Narhat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 95.87 k (95,866), accounting for 85.56% of the Narhat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 49.03 k (49,032), and the Hindu female population is around 46.83 k (46,834).

Narhat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Narhat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.79 k (15,786), accounting for 14.09% of the Narhat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.22 k (8,220), and the Muslim female population is around 7.57 k (7,566).

Narhat Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu95,86685.56%
Muslim15,78614.09%
Religion not stated3010.27%
Christian600.05%
Sikh100.01%
Jain100.01%
Buddhist70.01%
Other religions and persuasions20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Narhat Urban Population

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

Narhat Rural Population

The Rural population of Narhat Tehsil is 1.12 Lac (1,12,042), with 57.45 k (57,453) being males and 54.59 k (54,589) being females, making up 100% of the Narhat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Narhat Literacy Rate

Narhat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.56% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Narhat Tehsil is 73.88 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Narhat Tehsil is 50.64 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Narhat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Narhat Tehsil, it is around 62.56%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Narhat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.56 73.88 50.64
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 62.56 73.88 50.64

Literacy Rate by Religion in Narhat

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 61.4 73.62 48.59
Muslim 69.4 75.25 63.03
Religion not stated 67.29 83.17 53.1
Christian 63.46 76.92 50

Narhat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Narhat Tehsil is 30.19 k (30,189) with 15.25 k (15,249) males and 14.94 k (14,940) females, which is 26.94% of Narhat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Narhat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Narhat Tehsil is 27 (27) with 16 (16) males and 11 (11) females, which is 0.02% of Narhat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 688 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Narhat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 951
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 951

Sex Ratio by Religion in Narhat

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 956
Muslim 921
Religion not stated 906
Christian 1069

Narhat Area & Households

The Total Area of Narhat Tehsil is 86.12 Square KM, with a population density of 1,301 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Narhat Tehsil are 65.The Total Number of households in Narhat Tehsil are 16.55 k(16,554).

Narhat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Narhat Tehsil, there are about 42.70 k (42,700) workers, making up nearly 38.11% of the Narhat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 27.84 k (27,843) are male workers, and about 14.86 k (14,857) are female workers.

Narhat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.38 Lac (1,37,999) 23.17%
2025 1.40 Lac (1,39,953) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 1.42 Lac (1,41,857) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 1.44 Lac (1,43,725) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 1.46 Lac (1,45,593) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 1.47 Lac (1,47,461) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 1.49 Lac (1,49,328) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 1.51 Lac (1,51,043) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 1.53 Lac (1,52,647) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 1.54 Lac (1,54,251) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 1.56 Lac (1,55,855) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 1.57 Lac (1,57,458) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 1.59 Lac (1,59,062) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Narhat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.59 Lac (1,59,062), with a male population of 80.85 k (80,850) and a female population of 78.24 k (78,238). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Narhat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Narhat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Narhat is 1.12 Lac (1,12,042).

The estimated population of Narhat in 2024 is approximately 1.38 Lac (1,37,999).

Hindu constitute 85.56% of Narhat population, amounting to approximately 95.87 k (95,866) people.

Muslim constitute 14.09% of Narhat population, totaling around 15.79 k (15,786) people.

Hindu: 85.56%, Muslim: 14.09%, Religion not stated: 0.27%, Christian: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Narhat is 30.19 k (26.94%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 27 (0.02%).

In Narhat, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.12 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Narhat is 62.56%, with male literacy at 73.88% and female literacy at 50.64%.

The sex ratio in Narhat is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Narhat population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.