Masaurhi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Masaurhi Tehsil has a population of 2.41 Lac (2,41,216) with 1.26 Lac (1,25,832) males and 1.15 Lac (1,15,384) females.The sex ratio in Masaurhi is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Masaurhi Tehsil is 42.47 k (42,466) which is 17.6% of Masaurhi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Masaurhi Tehsil is 914 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Masaurhi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Patna District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Masaurhi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Masaurhi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.97 Lac (2,97,099), indicating a 23.17% increased from Masaurhi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.43 Lac.
Masaurhi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Masaurhi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.01 Lac (3,01,306), projecting a 24.91% increased from Masaurhi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.45 Lac.
Masaurhi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Masaurhi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.24 Lac (2,23,631), accounting for 92.71% of the Masaurhi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.17 Lac (1,16,762), and the Hindu female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,06,869).
Masaurhi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Masaurhi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.01 k (15,014), accounting for 6.22% of the Masaurhi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.80 k (7,804), and the Muslim female population is around 7.21 k (7,210).
Masaurhi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,23,631 | 92.71% |
| Muslim | 15,014 | 6.22% |
| Religion not stated | 2,093 | 0.87% |
| Christian | 338 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 52 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 49 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 37 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMasaurhi Urban Population
The Urban population of Masaurhi Tehsil is 59.80 k (59,803), with 31.39 k (31,389) being males and 28.41 k (28,414) being females, making up 24.79% of the Masaurhi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Masaurhi Rural Population
The Rural population of Masaurhi Tehsil is 1.81 Lac (1,81,413), with 94.44 k (94,443) being males and 86.97 k (86,970) being females, making up 75.21% of the Masaurhi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Masaurhi Literacy Rate
Masaurhi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Masaurhi Tehsil is 74.67 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Masaurhi Tehsil is 53.14 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Masaurhi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.96%, while in the rural regions of Masaurhi Tehsil, it is around 60.75%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Masaurhi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.37 | 74.67 | 53.14 |
| Urban Area | 74.96 | 82.26 | 66.93 |
| Rural Area | 60.75 | 72.07 | 48.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Masaurhi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64.07 | 74.68 | 52.48 |
| Muslim | 68.48 | 73.94 | 62.52 |
| Religion not stated | 64 | 78.41 | 51.36 |
| Christian | 72.48 | 79.04 | 64.12 |
Masaurhi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Masaurhi Tehsil is 51.68 k (51,682) with 26.92 k (26,923) males and 24.76 k (24,759) females, which is 21.43% of Masaurhi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Masaurhi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Masaurhi Tehsil is 118 (118) with 62 (62) males and 56 (56) females, which is 0.05% of Masaurhi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Masaurhi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 917 |
| Urban Area | 906 |
| Rural Area | 921 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Masaurhi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 916 |
| Muslim | 924 |
| Religion not stated | 1073 |
| Christian | 858 |
Masaurhi Area & Households
The Total Area of Masaurhi Tehsil is 200.25 Square KM, with a population density of 1,205 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Masaurhi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Masaurhi Tehsil are 102.The Total Number of households in Masaurhi Tehsil are 41.83 k(41,831).
Masaurhi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Masaurhi Tehsil, there are about 91.00 k (91,001) workers, making up nearly 37.73% of the Masaurhi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 61.85 k (61,847) are male workers, and about 29.15 k (29,154) are female workers.
Masaurhi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.97 Lac (2,97,099) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.01 Lac (3,01,306) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,405) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.09 Lac (3,09,426) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.13 Lac (3,13,447) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.17 Lac (3,17,468) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.21 Lac (3,21,490) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,181) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.29 Lac (3,28,634) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.32 Lac (3,32,087) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.36 Lac (3,35,540) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.39 Lac (3,38,993) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.42 Lac (3,42,446) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Masaurhi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.42 Lac (3,42,446), with a male population of 1.77 Lac (1,77,074) and a female population of 1.65 Lac (1,65,370). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Masaurhi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.