Bihta Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bihta Tehsil has a population of 2.61 Lac (2,61,427) with 1.38 Lac (1,37,701) males and 1.24 Lac (1,23,726) females.The sex ratio in Bihta is 899, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bihta Tehsil is 44.62 k (44,617) which is 17.07% of Bihta Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bihta Tehsil is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bihta Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Patna District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Bihta Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bihta Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.22 Lac (3,21,992), indicating a 23.17% increased from Bihta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Lac.
Bihta Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bihta Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.27 Lac (3,26,551), projecting a 24.91% increased from Bihta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.55 Lac.
Bihta Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bihta Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.43 Lac (2,43,262), accounting for 93.05% of the Bihta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.28 Lac (1,28,289), and the Hindu female population is around 1.15 Lac (1,14,973).
Bihta Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bihta Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 17.40 k (17,395), accounting for 6.65% of the Bihta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.01 k (9,010), and the Muslim female population is around 8.39 k (8,385).
Bihta Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,43,262 | 93.05% |
| Muslim | 17,395 | 6.65% |
| Religion not stated | 421 | 0.16% |
| Christian | 220 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 52 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 46 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 29 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBihta Urban Population
The Urban population of Bihta Tehsil is 55.98 k (55,984), with 29.30 k (29,303) being males and 26.68 k (26,681) being females, making up 21.41% of the Bihta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Bihta Rural Population
The Rural population of Bihta Tehsil is 2.05 Lac (2,05,443), with 1.08 Lac (1,08,398) being males and 97.05 k (97,045) being females, making up 78.59% of the Bihta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Bihta Literacy Rate
Bihta Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.1% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bihta Tehsil is 80.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bihta Tehsil is 59.03 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bihta Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.74%, while in the rural regions of Bihta Tehsil, it is around 69.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bihta
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.1 | 80.03 | 59.03 |
| Urban Area | 73.74 | 82.09 | 64.64 |
| Rural Area | 69.1 | 79.48 | 57.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bihta
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.76 | 79.94 | 58.38 |
| Muslim | 74.76 | 81.27 | 67.68 |
| Religion not stated | 69.93 | 79.65 | 57.46 |
| Christian | 75.53 | 81.63 | 68.89 |
Bihta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bihta Tehsil is 44.44 k (44,435) with 23.16 k (23,162) males and 21.27 k (21,273) females, which is 17% of Bihta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Bihta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bihta Tehsil is 219 (219) with 124 (124) males and 95 (95) females, which is 0.08% of Bihta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 767 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bihta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 899 |
| Urban Area | 911 |
| Rural Area | 896 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bihta
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 897 |
| Muslim | 931 |
| Religion not stated | 863 |
| Christian | 1000 |
Bihta Area & Households
The Total Area of Bihta Tehsil is 202.13 Square KM, with a population density of 1,293 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bihta Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Bihta Tehsil are 88.The Total Number of households in Bihta Tehsil are 42.55 k(42,546).
Bihta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bihta Tehsil, there are about 81.85 k (81,848) workers, making up nearly 31.31% of the Bihta Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 64.51 k (64,512) are male workers, and about 17.34 k (17,336) are female workers.
Bihta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.22 Lac (3,21,992) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,551) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,994) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,352) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.40 Lac (3,39,710) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.44 Lac (3,44,068) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.48 Lac (3,48,427) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.52 Lac (3,52,427) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.56 Lac (3,56,169) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.60 Lac (3,59,912) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.64 Lac (3,63,654) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.67 Lac (3,67,396) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.71 Lac (3,71,139) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bihta Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.71 Lac (3,71,139), with a male population of 1.94 Lac (1,93,776) and a female population of 1.77 Lac (1,77,326). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Bihta Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.