Raxaul Population
As per the 2011 Census, Raxaul Tehsil has a population of 2.32 Lac (2,32,028) with 1.22 Lac (1,22,331) males and 1.10 Lac (1,09,697) females.The sex ratio in Raxaul is 897, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raxaul Tehsil is 47.04 k (47,042) which is 20.27% of Raxaul Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raxaul Tehsil is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Raxaul Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Champaran District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Raxaul Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Raxaul Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.86 Lac (2,85,782), indicating a 23.17% increased from Raxaul's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.36 Lac.
Raxaul Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Raxaul Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.90 Lac (2,89,829), projecting a 24.91% increased from Raxaul's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.38 Lac.
Raxaul Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Raxaul Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.84 Lac (1,83,765), accounting for 79.2% of the Raxaul Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 97.29 k (97,293), and the Hindu female population is around 86.47 k (86,472).
Raxaul Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Raxaul Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 46.94 k (46,935), accounting for 20.23% of the Raxaul Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.42 k (24,417), and the Muslim female population is around 22.52 k (22,518).
Raxaul Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,83,765 | 79.2% |
| Muslim | 46,935 | 20.23% |
| Christian | 743 | 0.32% |
| Religion not stated | 473 | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 45 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 37 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 20 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRaxaul Urban Population
The Urban population of Raxaul Tehsil is 55.54 k (55,536), with 29.41 k (29,410) being males and 26.13 k (26,126) being females, making up 23.94% of the Raxaul total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 889 females for every 1000 males.
Raxaul Rural Population
The Rural population of Raxaul Tehsil is 1.76 Lac (1,76,492), with 92.92 k (92,921) being males and 83.57 k (83,571) being females, making up 76.06% of the Raxaul total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Raxaul Literacy Rate
Raxaul Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.31% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raxaul Tehsil is 65.98 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raxaul Tehsil is 45.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Raxaul Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.62%, while in the rural regions of Raxaul Tehsil, it is around 49.82%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raxaul
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56.31 | 65.98 | 45.45 |
| Urban Area | 75.62 | 82.14 | 68.25 |
| Rural Area | 49.82 | 60.52 | 37.83 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Raxaul
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 58.01 | 67.74 | 46.99 |
| Muslim | 48.76 | 58.32 | 38.25 |
| Christian | 87.76 | 88.39 | 87.34 |
| Religion not stated | 60.41 | 73.78 | 48.02 |
Raxaul Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raxaul Tehsil is 22.23 k (22,227) with 11.64 k (11,635) males and 10.59 k (10,592) females, which is 9.58% of Raxaul Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Raxaul Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raxaul Tehsil is 1.54 k (1,542) with 801 (801) males and 741 (741) females, which is 0.66% of Raxaul Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raxaul
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 897 |
| Urban Area | 889 |
| Rural Area | 900 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Raxaul
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 889 |
| Muslim | 923 |
| Christian | 1390 |
| Religion not stated | 939 |
Raxaul Area & Households
The Total Area of Raxaul Tehsil is 130.69 Square KM, with a population density of 1,775 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Raxaul Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Raxaul Tehsil are 43.The Total Number of households in Raxaul Tehsil are 41.14 k(41,135).
Raxaul Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Raxaul Tehsil, there are about 79.07 k (79,070) workers, making up nearly 34.08% of the Raxaul Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 57.19 k (57,187) are male workers, and about 21.88 k (21,883) are female workers.
Raxaul - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.86 Lac (2,85,782) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.90 Lac (2,89,829) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.94 Lac (2,93,772) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.98 Lac (2,97,640) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.02 Lac (3,01,508) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,376) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.09 Lac (3,09,244) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.13 Lac (3,12,795) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.16 Lac (3,16,116) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.19 Lac (3,19,438) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,759) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,081) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,402) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Raxaul Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.29 Lac (3,29,402), with a male population of 1.72 Lac (1,72,147) and a female population of 1.57 Lac (1,57,220). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Raxaul Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.