Areraj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Areraj Tehsil has a population of 1.64 Lac (1,63,923) with 86.82 k (86,820) males and 77.10 k (77,103) females.The sex ratio in Areraj is 889, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Areraj Tehsil is 29.46 k (29,460) which is 17.97% of Areraj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Areraj Tehsil is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Areraj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Champaran District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Areraj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Areraj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,01,899), indicating a 23.17% increased from Areraj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 95.37 k.
Areraj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Areraj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.05 Lac (2,04,758), projecting a 24.91% increased from Areraj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 96.77 k.
Areraj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Areraj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.40 Lac (1,39,859), accounting for 85.32% of the Areraj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 74.32 k (74,322), and the Hindu female population is around 65.54 k (65,537).
Areraj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Areraj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 23.17 k (23,172), accounting for 14.14% of the Areraj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.98 k (11,980), and the Muslim female population is around 11.19 k (11,192).
Areraj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,39,859 | 85.32% |
| Muslim | 23,172 | 14.14% |
| Religion not stated | 731 | 0.45% |
| Christian | 137 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 7 | 0% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAreraj Urban Population
The Urban population of Areraj Tehsil is 26.01 k (26,014), with 13.78 k (13,779) being males and 12.24 k (12,235) being females, making up 15.87% of the Areraj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Areraj Rural Population
The Rural population of Areraj Tehsil is 1.38 Lac (1,37,909), with 73.04 k (73,041) being males and 64.87 k (64,868) being females, making up 84.13% of the Areraj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 889 females for every 1000 males.
Areraj Literacy Rate
Areraj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.77% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Areraj Tehsil is 73.63 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Areraj Tehsil is 54.68 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Areraj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.57%, while in the rural regions of Areraj Tehsil, it is around 63.11%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Areraj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.77 | 73.63 | 54.68 |
| Urban Area | 73.57 | 81.54 | 64.54 |
| Rural Area | 63.11 | 72.15 | 52.82 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Areraj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.45 | 74.05 | 55.59 |
| Muslim | 60.36 | 70.7 | 49.2 |
| Religion not stated | 68.98 | 79.41 | 54.01 |
| Christian | 63.72 | 76.67 | 49.06 |
Areraj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Areraj Tehsil is 16.08 k (16,079) with 8.57 k (8,574) males and 7.51 k (7,505) females, which is 9.81% of Areraj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 876 females for every 1000 males.
Areraj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Areraj Tehsil is 505 (505) with 259 (259) males and 246 (246) females, which is 0.31% of Areraj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Areraj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 889 |
| Urban Area | 888 |
| Rural Area | 889 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Areraj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 882 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Religion not stated | 697 |
| Christian | 877 |
Areraj Area & Households
The Total Area of Areraj Tehsil is 199.73 Square KM, with a population density of 821 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Areraj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Areraj Tehsil are 46.The Total Number of households in Areraj Tehsil are 28.02 k(28,019).
Areraj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Areraj Tehsil, there are about 51.56 k (51,555) workers, making up nearly 31.45% of the Areraj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 40.59 k (40,586) are male workers, and about 10.97 k (10,969) are female workers.
Areraj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.02 Lac (2,01,899) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.05 Lac (2,04,758) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.08 Lac (2,07,544) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.10 Lac (2,10,277) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.13 Lac (2,13,009) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.16 Lac (2,15,742) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.18 Lac (2,18,475) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.21 Lac (2,20,983) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,330) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,676) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.28 Lac (2,28,023) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,369) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,716) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Areraj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.33 Lac (2,32,716), with a male population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,176) and a female population of 1.11 Lac (1,10,505). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Areraj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.