Dhaka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhaka Tehsil has a population of 3.18 Lac (3,18,144) with 1.67 Lac (1,66,842) males and 1.51 Lac (1,51,302) females.The sex ratio in Dhaka is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhaka Tehsil is 65.42 k (65,417) which is 20.56% of Dhaka Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhaka Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dhaka Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Champaran District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Dhaka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhaka Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.92 Lac (3,91,849), indicating a 23.17% increased from Dhaka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.87 Lac.
Dhaka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhaka Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.97 Lac (3,97,397), projecting a 24.91% increased from Dhaka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.90 Lac.
Dhaka Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhaka Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.77 Lac (1,76,744), accounting for 55.55% of the Dhaka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 93.67 k (93,666), and the Hindu female population is around 83.08 k (83,078).
Dhaka Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhaka Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.40 Lac (1,40,269), accounting for 44.09% of the Dhaka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 72.55 k (72,545), and the Muslim female population is around 67.72 k (67,724).
Dhaka Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,76,744 | 55.55% |
| Muslim | 1,40,269 | 44.09% |
| Religion not stated | 628 | 0.2% |
| Christian | 325 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 96 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 42 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 33 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDhaka Urban Population
The Urban population of Dhaka Tehsil is 42.06 k (42,063), with 22.01 k (22,009) being males and 20.05 k (20,054) being females, making up 13.22% of the Dhaka total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Dhaka Rural Population
The Rural population of Dhaka Tehsil is 2.76 Lac (2,76,081), with 1.45 Lac (1,44,833) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,248) being females, making up 86.78% of the Dhaka total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 907 females for every 1000 males.
Dhaka Literacy Rate
Dhaka Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.66% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhaka Tehsil is 64.51 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhaka Tehsil is 45.83 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dhaka Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 55.79%, while in the rural regions of Dhaka Tehsil, it is around 55.65%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhaka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55.66 | 64.51 | 45.83 |
| Urban Area | 55.79 | 63.49 | 47.17 |
| Rural Area | 55.65 | 64.67 | 45.62 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhaka
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 57.29 | 67.21 | 45.98 |
| Muslim | 53.55 | 60.93 | 45.61 |
| Religion not stated | 58.87 | 66.81 | 47.85 |
| Christian | 56 | 63.77 | 46.43 |
Dhaka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhaka Tehsil is 30.31 k (30,305) with 15.90 k (15,902) males and 14.40 k (14,403) females, which is 9.53% of Dhaka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Dhaka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhaka Tehsil is 297 (297) with 150 (150) males and 147 (147) females, which is 0.09% of Dhaka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhaka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 907 |
| Urban Area | 912 |
| Rural Area | 907 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhaka
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 887 |
| Muslim | 934 |
| Religion not stated | 721 |
| Christian | 890 |
Dhaka Area & Households
The Total Area of Dhaka Tehsil is 177.12 Square KM, with a population density of 1,796 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhaka Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhaka Tehsil are 61.The Total Number of households in Dhaka Tehsil are 63.68 k(63,681).
Dhaka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhaka Tehsil, there are about 97.33 k (97,329) workers, making up nearly 30.59% of the Dhaka Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 77.12 k (77,115) are male workers, and about 20.21 k (20,214) are female workers.
Dhaka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.92 Lac (3,91,849) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.97 Lac (3,97,397) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.03 Lac (4,02,804) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.08 Lac (4,08,107) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.13 Lac (4,13,411) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.19 Lac (4,18,715) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.24 Lac (4,24,018) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.29 Lac (4,28,887) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.33 Lac (4,33,441) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.38 Lac (4,37,995) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.43 Lac (4,42,549) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.47 Lac (4,47,104) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.52 Lac (4,51,658) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhaka Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.52 Lac (4,51,658), with a male population of 2.35 Lac (2,34,784) and a female population of 2.17 Lac (2,16,848). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Dhaka Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.