Nawada Population in 2026
In 2026, Nawada Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.07 Lac (4,07,041), indicating a 26.61% increased from Nawada's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.96 Lac.
Nawada Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Nawada Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.12 Lac (4,12,401), projecting a 28.28% increased from Nawada's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 2.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.99 Lac.
Nawada Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Nawada Tehsil has a population of 3.21 Lac (3,21,491) with 1.67 Lac (1,67,346) males and 1.54 Lac (1,54,145) females.The sex ratio in Nawada is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nawada Tehsil is 53.85 k (53,846) which is 16.75% of Nawada Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nawada Tehsil is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nawada Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nawada District in the state of BIHAR in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Nawada Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nawada Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.59 Lac (2,59,234), accounting for 80.63% of the Nawada Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.35 Lac (1,35,275), and the Hindu female population is around 1.24 Lac (1,23,959).
Nawada Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nawada Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 60.66 k (60,657), accounting for 18.87% of the Nawada Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 31.27 k (31,271), and the Muslim female population is around 29.39 k (29,386).
Nawada Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,59,234 | 80.63% |
| Muslim | 60,657 | 18.87% |
| Religion not stated | 1,121 | 0.35% |
| Christian | 275 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 92 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 68 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 28 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 16 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNawada Urban Population
The Urban population of Nawada Tehsil is 1.19 Lac (1,18,768), with 62.45 k (62,446) being males and 56.32 k (56,322) being females, making up 36.94% of the Nawada total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Nawada Rural Population
The Rural population of Nawada Tehsil is 2.03 Lac (2,02,723), with 1.05 Lac (1,04,900) being males and 97.82 k (97,823) being females, making up 63.06% of the Nawada total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Nawada Literacy Rate
Nawada Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nawada Tehsil is 74.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nawada Tehsil is 58.12 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nawada Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.34%, while in the rural regions of Nawada Tehsil, it is around 59.18%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nawada
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.81 | 74.8 | 58.12 |
| Urban Area | 79.34 | 83.76 | 74.43 |
| Rural Area | 59.18 | 69.25 | 48.36 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nawada
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.81 | 74.85 | 55.95 |
| Muslim | 71.21 | 74.67 | 67.48 |
| Religion not stated | 56.46 | 66.04 | 47.47 |
| Christian | 76.64 | 81.31 | 71.96 |
Nawada Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nawada Tehsil is 60.54 k (60,544) with 31.38 k (31,382) males and 29.16 k (29,162) females, which is 18.83% of Nawada Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Nawada Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nawada Tehsil is 119 (119) with 53 (53) males and 66 (66) females, which is 0.04% of Nawada Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1246 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nawada
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 922 |
| Urban Area | 902 |
| Rural Area | 933 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nawada
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 917 |
| Muslim | 940 |
| Religion not stated | 1031 |
| Christian | 1023 |
Nawada Area & Households
The Total Area of Nawada Tehsil is 174.76 Square KM, with a population density of 1,840 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nawada Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Nawada Tehsil are 72.The Total Number of households in Nawada Tehsil are 50.21 k(50,211).
Nawada Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nawada Tehsil, there are about 1.06 Lac (1,05,756) workers, making up nearly 32.9% of the Nawada Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 75.56 k (75,556) are male workers, and about 30.20 k (30,200) are female workers.
Nawada - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.07 Lac (4,07,041) | 26.61% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.12 Lac (4,12,401) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.18 Lac (4,17,760) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.23 Lac (4,23,120) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.28 Lac (4,28,479) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.33 Lac (4,33,399) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.38 Lac (4,38,001) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.43 Lac (4,42,603) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.47 Lac (4,47,205) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.52 Lac (4,51,807) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.56 Lac (4,56,409) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nawada Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.56 Lac (4,56,409), with a male population of 2.35 Lac (2,35,494) and a female population of 2.21 Lac (2,20,923). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Nawada Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.54%.