Bettiah Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bettiah Tehsil has a population of 2.24 Lac (2,24,200) with 1.18 Lac (1,17,771) males and 1.06 Lac (1,06,429) females.The sex ratio in Bettiah is 904, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bettiah Tehsil is 36.60 k (36,604) which is 16.33% of Bettiah Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bettiah Tehsil is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bettiah Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Pashchim Champaran District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Bettiah Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bettiah Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.76 Lac (2,76,141), indicating a 23.17% increased from Bettiah's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.32 Lac.
Bettiah Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bettiah Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.80 Lac (2,80,051), projecting a 24.91% increased from Bettiah's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.34 Lac.
Bettiah Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bettiah Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.54 Lac (1,54,165), accounting for 68.76% of the Bettiah Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 81.56 k (81,562), and the Hindu female population is around 72.60 k (72,603).
Bettiah Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bettiah Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 66.48 k (66,480), accounting for 29.65% of the Bettiah Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 34.46 k (34,458), and the Muslim female population is around 32.02 k (32,022).
Bettiah Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,54,165 | 68.76% |
| Muslim | 66,480 | 29.65% |
| Christian | 3,033 | 1.35% |
| Religion not stated | 275 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 161 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 38 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 26 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 22 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBettiah Urban Population
The Urban population of Bettiah Tehsil is 1.49 Lac (1,48,655), with 78.18 k (78,183) being males and 70.47 k (70,472) being females, making up 66.3% of the Bettiah total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Bettiah Rural Population
The Rural population of Bettiah Tehsil is 75.55 k (75,545), with 39.59 k (39,588) being males and 35.96 k (35,957) being females, making up 33.7% of the Bettiah total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Bettiah Literacy Rate
Bettiah Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.61% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bettiah Tehsil is 80.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bettiah Tehsil is 67.8 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bettiah Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.68%, while in the rural regions of Bettiah Tehsil, it is around 64.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bettiah
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.61 | 80.76 | 67.8 |
| Urban Area | 79.68 | 84.28 | 74.58 |
| Rural Area | 64.05 | 73.4 | 53.71 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bettiah
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.89 | 82.69 | 68.23 |
| Muslim | 70.44 | 75.23 | 65.29 |
| Christian | 95.47 | 97 | 94.02 |
| Religion not stated | 69.8 | 74.31 | 64.52 |
Bettiah Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bettiah Tehsil is 21.27 k (21,265) with 11.10 k (11,098) males and 10.17 k (10,167) females, which is 9.48% of Bettiah Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Bettiah Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bettiah Tehsil is 2.28 k (2,280) with 1.20 k (1,204) males and 1.08 k (1,076) females, which is 1.02% of Bettiah Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bettiah
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 904 |
| Urban Area | 902 |
| Rural Area | 909 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bettiah
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 891 |
| Muslim | 930 |
| Christian | 1055 |
| Religion not stated | 775 |
Bettiah Area & Households
The Total Area of Bettiah Tehsil is 68.13 Square KM, with a population density of 3,291 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bettiah Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Bettiah Tehsil are 15.The Total Number of households in Bettiah Tehsil are 41.13 k(41,133).
Bettiah Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bettiah Tehsil, there are about 63.68 k (63,678) workers, making up nearly 28.4% of the Bettiah Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 52.44 k (52,437) are male workers, and about 11.24 k (11,241) are female workers.
Bettiah - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.76 Lac (2,76,141) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,051) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.84 Lac (2,83,861) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.88 Lac (2,87,598) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.91 Lac (2,91,336) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.95 Lac (2,95,073) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.99 Lac (2,98,811) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,242) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,451) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,661) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.12 Lac (3,11,870) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,079) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,289) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bettiah Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.18 Lac (3,18,289), with a male population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,731) and a female population of 1.53 Lac (1,52,536). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Bettiah Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.