Motihari Population
As per the 2011 Census, Motihari Tehsil has a population of 3.64 Lac (3,63,976) with 1.94 Lac (1,94,253) males and 1.70 Lac (1,69,723) females.The sex ratio in Motihari is 874, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Motihari Tehsil is 65.66 k (65,658) which is 18.04% of Motihari Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Motihari Tehsil is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Motihari Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Champaran District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Motihari Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Motihari Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.48 Lac (4,48,299), indicating a 23.17% increased from Motihari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.10 Lac.
Motihari Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Motihari Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.55 Lac (4,54,646), projecting a 24.91% increased from Motihari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.13 Lac.
Motihari Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Motihari Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.14 Lac (3,14,346), accounting for 86.36% of the Motihari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.68 Lac (1,68,052), and the Hindu female population is around 1.46 Lac (1,46,294).
Motihari Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Motihari Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 48.30 k (48,302), accounting for 13.27% of the Motihari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 25.45 k (25,454), and the Muslim female population is around 22.85 k (22,848).
Motihari Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,14,346 | 86.36% |
| Muslim | 48,302 | 13.27% |
| Religion not stated | 701 | 0.19% |
| Christian | 445 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 127 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 32 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMotihari Urban Population
The Urban population of Motihari Tehsil is 1.26 Lac (1,26,158), with 67.86 k (67,861) being males and 58.30 k (58,297) being females, making up 34.66% of the Motihari total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 860 females for every 1000 males.
Motihari Rural Population
The Rural population of Motihari Tehsil is 2.38 Lac (2,37,818), with 1.26 Lac (1,26,392) being males and 1.11 Lac (1,11,426) being females, making up 65.34% of the Motihari total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 882 females for every 1000 males.
Motihari Literacy Rate
Motihari Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.94% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Motihari Tehsil is 71.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Motihari Tehsil is 55.79 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Motihari Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.91%, while in the rural regions of Motihari Tehsil, it is around 51.81%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Motihari
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.94 | 71.03 | 55.79 |
| Urban Area | 84.91 | 88.13 | 81.18 |
| Rural Area | 51.81 | 61.09 | 41.21 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Motihari
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.82 | 71.26 | 55.23 |
| Muslim | 64.32 | 69.15 | 58.9 |
| Religion not stated | 77.84 | 81.33 | 73.58 |
| Christian | 78.97 | 82.27 | 74.71 |
Motihari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Motihari Tehsil is 46.98 k (46,975) with 24.75 k (24,747) males and 22.23 k (22,228) females, which is 12.91% of Motihari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Motihari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Motihari Tehsil is 484 (484) with 258 (258) males and 226 (226) females, which is 0.13% of Motihari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 876 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Motihari
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 874 |
| Urban Area | 860 |
| Rural Area | 882 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Motihari
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 871 |
| Muslim | 898 |
| Religion not stated | 803 |
| Christian | 766 |
Motihari Area & Households
The Total Area of Motihari Tehsil is 236.97 Square KM, with a population density of 1,536 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Motihari Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Motihari Tehsil are 74.The Total Number of households in Motihari Tehsil are 68.61 k(68,608).
Motihari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Motihari Tehsil, there are about 1.15 Lac (1,14,643) workers, making up nearly 31.5% of the Motihari Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 88.61 k (88,605) are male workers, and about 26.04 k (26,038) are female workers.
Motihari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.48 Lac (4,48,299) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.55 Lac (4,54,646) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.61 Lac (4,60,832) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.67 Lac (4,66,899) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.73 Lac (4,72,967) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.79 Lac (4,79,035) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.85 Lac (4,85,102) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.91 Lac (4,90,672) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.96 Lac (4,95,883) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.01 Lac (5,01,093) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.06 Lac (5,06,303) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.12 Lac (5,11,513) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.17 Lac (5,16,724) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Motihari Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.17 Lac (5,16,724), with a male population of 2.73 Lac (2,73,358) and a female population of 2.43 Lac (2,43,250). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Motihari Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.