Paliganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Paliganj Tehsil has a population of 2.55 Lac (2,54,904) with 1.31 Lac (1,30,907) males and 1.24 Lac (1,23,997) females.The sex ratio in Paliganj is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Paliganj Tehsil is 45.60 k (45,599) which is 17.89% of Paliganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Paliganj Tehsil is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Paliganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Patna District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Paliganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Paliganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.14 Lac (3,13,958), indicating a 23.17% increased from Paliganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Lac.
Paliganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Paliganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.18 Lac (3,18,404), projecting a 24.91% increased from Paliganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.56 Lac.
Paliganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Paliganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.32 Lac (2,31,564), accounting for 90.84% of the Paliganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.19 Lac (1,19,125), and the Hindu female population is around 1.12 Lac (1,12,439).
Paliganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Paliganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.22 k (22,220), accounting for 8.72% of the Paliganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.22 k (11,216), and the Muslim female population is around 11.00 k (11,004).
Paliganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,31,564 | 90.84% |
| Muslim | 22,220 | 8.72% |
| Religion not stated | 906 | 0.36% |
| Christian | 104 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 57 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 27 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 25 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPaliganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Paliganj Tehsil is 10.61 k (10,614), with 5.36 k (5,364) being males and 5.25 k (5,250) being females, making up 4.16% of the Paliganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Paliganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Paliganj Tehsil is 2.44 Lac (2,44,290), with 1.26 Lac (1,25,543) being males and 1.19 Lac (1,18,747) being females, making up 95.84% of the Paliganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Paliganj Literacy Rate
Paliganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Paliganj Tehsil is 77.12 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Paliganj Tehsil is 52.97 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Paliganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.65%, while in the rural regions of Paliganj Tehsil, it is around 65.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Paliganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.37 | 77.12 | 52.97 |
| Urban Area | 71.65 | 77.76 | 65.46 |
| Rural Area | 65.1 | 77.09 | 52.43 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Paliganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64.54 | 76.95 | 51.39 |
| Muslim | 73.94 | 78.97 | 68.86 |
| Religion not stated | 65.81 | 75.75 | 55.76 |
| Christian | 67.44 | 72.09 | 62.79 |
Paliganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Paliganj Tehsil is 47.84 k (47,844) with 24.52 k (24,518) males and 23.33 k (23,326) females, which is 18.77% of Paliganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Paliganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Paliganj Tehsil is 68 (68) with 33 (33) males and 35 (35) females, which is 0.03% of Paliganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1061 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Paliganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 948 |
| Urban Area | 979 |
| Rural Area | 946 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Paliganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 944 |
| Muslim | 982 |
| Religion not stated | 979 |
| Christian | 963 |
Paliganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Paliganj Tehsil is 242.44 Square KM, with a population density of 1,051 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Paliganj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Paliganj Tehsil are 117.The Total Number of households in Paliganj Tehsil are 41.99 k(41,991).
Paliganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Paliganj Tehsil, there are about 89.33 k (89,334) workers, making up nearly 35.05% of the Paliganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 61.21 k (61,212) are male workers, and about 28.12 k (28,122) are female workers.
Paliganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.14 Lac (3,13,958) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,404) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,735) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,985) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.31 Lac (3,31,234) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,483) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.40 Lac (3,39,733) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,634) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.47 Lac (3,47,283) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.51 Lac (3,50,931) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.55 Lac (3,54,580) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.58 Lac (3,58,229) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.62 Lac (3,61,878) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Paliganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.62 Lac (3,61,878), with a male population of 1.84 Lac (1,84,216) and a female population of 1.78 Lac (1,77,715). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Paliganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.