Bankatwa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bankatwa Tehsil has a population of 1.17 Lac (1,16,863) with 60.98 k (60,983) males and 55.88 k (55,880) females.The sex ratio in Bankatwa is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bankatwa Tehsil is 25.12 k (25,119) which is 21.49% of Bankatwa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bankatwa Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bankatwa Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Champaran District in the state of BIHAR in India.

1.17 Lac

Toatl Population

60.98 k

Male Population

55.88 k

Female Population

Bankatwa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bankatwa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.44 Lac (1,43,937), indicating a 23.17% increased from Bankatwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 74.82 k, and the estimated female population is 69.12 k.

Bankatwa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bankatwa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.46 Lac (1,45,975), projecting a 24.91% increased from Bankatwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 75.85 k, and the estimated female population is 70.13 k.

Bankatwa Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bankatwa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 95.78 k (95,784), accounting for 81.96% of the Bankatwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 50.29 k (50,285), and the Hindu female population is around 45.50 k (45,499).

Bankatwa Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bankatwa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 20.66 k (20,663), accounting for 17.68% of the Bankatwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.49 k (10,494), and the Muslim female population is around 10.17 k (10,169).

Bankatwa Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu95,78481.96%
Muslim20,66317.68%
Religion not stated3170.27%
Christian770.07%
Jain90.01%
Buddhist80.01%
Sikh30%
Other religions and persuasions20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bankatwa Urban Population

The Urban population of Bankatwa Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Bankatwa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Bankatwa Rural Population

The Rural population of Bankatwa Tehsil is 1.17 Lac (1,16,863), with 60.98 k (60,983) being males and 55.88 k (55,880) being females, making up 100% of the Bankatwa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Bankatwa Literacy Rate

Bankatwa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 50.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bankatwa Tehsil is 62.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bankatwa Tehsil is 38.02 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bankatwa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Bankatwa Tehsil, it is around 50.64%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bankatwa

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 50.64 62.14 38.02
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 50.64 62.14 38.02

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bankatwa

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 51.4 63.38 38.03
Muslim 47.05 56.09 37.84
Religion not stated 56.47 62.62 51.2
Christian 31.34 42.42 20.59

Bankatwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bankatwa Tehsil is 11.89 k (11,894) with 6.12 k (6,115) males and 5.78 k (5,779) females, which is 10.18% of Bankatwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Bankatwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bankatwa Tehsil is 11 (11) with 8 (8) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.01% of Bankatwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 375 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bankatwa

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 917
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 917

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bankatwa

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 905
Muslim 970
Religion not stated 1046
Christian 1200

Bankatwa Area & Households

The Total Area of Bankatwa Tehsil is 63.3 Square KM, with a population density of 1,846 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Bankatwa Tehsil are 23.The Total Number of households in Bankatwa Tehsil are 20.23 k(20,227).

Bankatwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bankatwa Tehsil, there are about 46.58 k (46,582) workers, making up nearly 39.86% of the Bankatwa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 29.25 k (29,250) are male workers, and about 17.33 k (17,332) are female workers.

Bankatwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.44 Lac (1,43,937) 23.17%
2025 1.46 Lac (1,45,975) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 1.48 Lac (1,47,961) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 1.50 Lac (1,49,909) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 1.52 Lac (1,51,857) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 1.54 Lac (1,53,806) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 1.56 Lac (1,55,754) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 1.58 Lac (1,57,542) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 1.59 Lac (1,59,215) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 1.61 Lac (1,60,888) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 1.63 Lac (1,62,561) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 1.64 Lac (1,64,234) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 1.66 Lac (1,65,907) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bankatwa Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.66 Lac (1,65,907), with a male population of 85.82 k (85,817) and a female population of 80.09 k (80,088). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Bankatwa Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Bankatwa Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bankatwa is 1.17 Lac (1,16,863).

The estimated population of Bankatwa in 2024 is approximately 1.44 Lac (1,43,937).

Hindu constitute 81.96% of Bankatwa population, amounting to approximately 95.78 k (95,784) people.

Muslim constitute 17.68% of Bankatwa population, totaling around 20.66 k (20,663) people.

Hindu: 81.96%, Muslim: 17.68%, Religion not stated: 0.27%, Christian: 0.07%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bankatwa is 11.89 k (10.18%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 11 (0.01%).

In Bankatwa, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.17 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bankatwa is 50.64%, with male literacy at 62.14% and female literacy at 38.02%.

The sex ratio in Bankatwa is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Bankatwa population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.