Patna Rural Population in 2025
In 2025, Patna Rural Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 22.12 Lac (22,12,348), indicating a 24.91% increased from Patna Rural 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.43 Lac.
Patna Rural Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Patna Rural Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 22.42 Lac (22,42,446), projecting a 26.61% increased from Patna Rural 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 11.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.58 Lac.
Patna Rural Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Patna Rural Tehsil has a population of 17.71 Lac (17,71,140) with 9.40 Lac (9,39,743) males and 8.31 Lac (8,31,397) females.The sex ratio in Patna Rural is 885, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Patna Rural Tehsil is 2.20 Lac (2,19,645) which is 12.4% of Patna Rural Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Patna Rural Tehsil is 881 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Patna Rural Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Patna District in the state of BIHAR in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Patna Rural Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Patna Rural Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 15.39 Lac (15,39,451), accounting for 86.92% of the Patna Rural Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.20 Lac (8,19,804), and the Hindu female population is around 7.20 Lac (7,19,647).
Patna Rural Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Patna Rural Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.09 Lac (2,08,611), accounting for 11.78% of the Patna Rural Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.08 Lac (1,08,334), and the Muslim female population is around 1.00 Lac (1,00,277).
Patna Rural Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 15,39,451 | 86.92% |
| Muslim | 2,08,611 | 11.78% |
| Christian | 8,766 | 0.49% |
| Religion not stated | 8,409 | 0.47% |
| Sikh | 3,934 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 1,532 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 311 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 126 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPatna Rural Urban Population
The Urban population of Patna Rural Tehsil is 16.88 Lac (16,87,828), with 8.95 Lac (8,95,270) being males and 7.93 Lac (7,92,558) being females, making up 95.3% of the Patna Rural total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Patna Rural Rural Population
The Rural population of Patna Rural Tehsil is 83.31 k (83,312), with 44.47 k (44,473) being males and 38.84 k (38,839) being females, making up 4.7% of the Patna Rural total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 874 females for every 1000 males.
Patna Rural Literacy Rate
Patna Rural Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.31% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Patna Rural Tehsil is 86.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Patna Rural Tehsil is 77.56 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Patna Rural Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.4%, while in the rural regions of Patna Rural Tehsil, it is around 58.01%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Patna Rural
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.31 | 86.51 | 77.56 |
| Urban Area | 83.4 | 87.36 | 78.93 |
| Rural Area | 58.01 | 67.85 | 46.59 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Patna Rural
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.8 | 87.23 | 77.75 |
| Muslim | 77.93 | 80.47 | 75.17 |
| Christian | 91.32 | 92.82 | 90 |
| Religion not stated | 81.96 | 87.16 | 76.5 |
Patna Rural Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Patna Rural Tehsil is 1.64 Lac (1,63,676) with 86.71 k (86,708) males and 76.97 k (76,968) females, which is 9.24% of Patna Rural Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Patna Rural Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Patna Rural Tehsil is 5.19 k (5,185) with 2.54 k (2,543) males and 2.64 k (2,642) females, which is 0.29% of Patna Rural Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1039 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Patna Rural
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 885 |
| Urban Area | 886 |
| Rural Area | 874 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Patna Rural
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 878 |
| Muslim | 926 |
| Christian | 1102 |
| Religion not stated | 939 |
Patna Rural Area & Households
The Total Area of Patna Rural Tehsil is 145.15 Square KM, with a population density of 12,202 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Patna Rural Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Patna Rural Tehsil are 32.The Total Number of households in Patna Rural Tehsil are 3.08 Lac(3,08,154).
Patna Rural Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Patna Rural Tehsil, there are about 5.36 Lac (5,36,134) workers, making up nearly 30.27% of the Patna Rural Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 4.41 Lac (4,40,768) are male workers, and about 95.37 k (95,366) are female workers.
Patna Rural - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.12 Lac (22,12,348) | 24.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 22.42 Lac (22,42,446) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 22.72 Lac (22,71,972) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 23.01 Lac (23,01,498) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 23.31 Lac (23,31,024) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 23.61 Lac (23,60,550) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 23.88 Lac (23,87,654) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 24.13 Lac (24,13,007) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 24.38 Lac (24,38,361) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 24.64 Lac (24,63,715) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 24.89 Lac (24,89,068) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 25.14 Lac (25,14,422) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Patna Rural Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 25.14 Lac (25,14,422), with a male population of 13.22 Lac (13,22,428) and a female population of 11.92 Lac (11,91,569). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Patna Rural Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.