Paharpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Paharpur Tehsil has a population of 1.83 Lac (1,83,018) with 95.95 k (95,945) males and 87.07 k (87,073) females.The sex ratio in Paharpur is 908, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Paharpur Tehsil is 34.49 k (34,491) which is 18.85% of Paharpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Paharpur Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.

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

Paharpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Paharpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.25 Lac (2,25,418), indicating a 23.17% increased from Paharpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.

Paharpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Paharpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.29 Lac (2,28,610), projecting a 24.91% increased from Paharpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.09 Lac.

Paharpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Paharpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.52 Lac (1,52,060), accounting for 83.08% of the Paharpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.88 k (79,881), and the Hindu female population is around 72.18 k (72,179).

Paharpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Paharpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 30.47 k (30,467), accounting for 16.65% of the Paharpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.78 k (15,781), and the Muslim female population is around 14.69 k (14,686).

Paharpur Religion Wise Population

Paharpur Urban Population

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

Paharpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Paharpur Tehsil is 1.83 Lac (1,83,018), with 95.95 k (95,945) being males and 87.07 k (87,073) being females, making up 100% of the Paharpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Paharpur Literacy Rate

Paharpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.31% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Paharpur Tehsil is 66.29 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Paharpur Tehsil is 45.23 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Paharpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Paharpur Tehsil, it is around 56.31%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Paharpur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	56.31	66.29	45.23
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	56.31	66.29	45.23

Literacy Rate by Religion in Paharpur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	56.66	66.68	45.5
Muslim	54.38	64.04	43.88
Religion not stated	66.15	81.76	45.54
Christian	60	71.79	47.22

Paharpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Paharpur Tehsil is 23.63 k (23,632) with 12.33 k (12,327) males and 11.31 k (11,305) females, which is 12.91% of Paharpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Paharpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Paharpur Tehsil is 210 (210) with 97 (97) males and 113 (113) females, which is 0.11% of Paharpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1165 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Paharpur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	908
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	908

Sex Ratio by Religion in Paharpur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	904
Muslim	931
Religion not stated	735
Christian	759

Paharpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Paharpur Tehsil is 155.88 Square KM, with a population density of 1,174 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Paharpur Tehsil are 57.The Total Number of households in Paharpur Tehsil are 33.55 k(33,552).

Paharpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Paharpur Tehsil, there are about 66.86 k (66,860) workers, making up nearly 36.53% of the Paharpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.16 k (45,162) are male workers, and about 21.70 k (21,698) are female workers.

Paharpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Paharpur Census Frequently Asked Questions