Barh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barh Tehsil has a population of 2.16 Lac (2,16,348) with 1.15 Lac (1,15,354) males and 1.01 Lac (1,00,994) females.The sex ratio in Barh is 876, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barh Tehsil is 39.74 k (39,744) which is 18.37% of Barh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barh Tehsil is 902 females for every 1000 males.

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

Barh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.66 Lac (2,66,470), indicating a 23.17% increased from Barh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.

Barh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.70 Lac (2,70,243), projecting a 24.91% increased from Barh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.27 Lac.

Barh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.05 Lac (2,04,828), accounting for 94.68% of the Barh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.09 Lac (1,09,236), and the Hindu female population is around 95.59 k (95,592).

Barh Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barh Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.73 k (10,729), accounting for 4.96% of the Barh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.66 k (5,661), and the Muslim female population is around 5.07 k (5,068).

Barh Religion Wise Population

Barh Urban Population

The Urban population of Barh Tehsil is 61.47 k (61,470), with 32.82 k (32,823) being males and 28.65 k (28,647) being females, making up 28.41% of the Barh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 873 females for every 1000 males.

Barh Rural Population

The Rural population of Barh Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,54,878), with 82.53 k (82,531) being males and 72.35 k (72,347) being females, making up 71.59% of the Barh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Barh Literacy Rate

Barh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barh Tehsil is 72.32 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barh Tehsil is 54.62 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.55%, while in the rural regions of Barh Tehsil, it is around 59.32%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barh

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	64.09	72.32	54.62
Urban Area	75.55	81.44	68.78
Rural Area	59.32	68.53	48.73

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barh

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	64.02	72.38	54.4
Muslim	65.17	71.16	58.4
Religion not stated	67.61	71.92	61.74
Christian	67.86	75.68	57.65

Barh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barh Tehsil is 39.67 k (39,672) with 21.09 k (21,090) males and 18.58 k (18,582) females, which is 18.34% of Barh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Barh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barh Tehsil is 558 (558) with 287 (287) males and 271 (271) females, which is 0.26% of Barh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barh

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	876
Urban Area	873
Rural Area	877

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barh

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	876
Muslim	896
Religion not stated	732
Christian	788

Barh Area & Households

The Total Area of Barh Tehsil is 121.57 Square KM, with a population density of 1,780 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barh Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barh Tehsil are 47.The Total Number of households in Barh Tehsil are 33.09 k(33,090).

Barh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barh Tehsil, there are about 65.46 k (65,461) workers, making up nearly 30.26% of the Barh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.62 k (50,621) are male workers, and about 14.84 k (14,840) are female workers.

Barh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Barh Census Frequently Asked Questions