Barhara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barhara Tehsil has a population of 2.09 Lac (2,09,000) with 1.09 Lac (1,09,302) males and 99.70 k (99,698) females.The sex ratio in Barhara is 913, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barhara Tehsil is 41.76 k (41,758) which is 19.98% of Barhara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barhara Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.

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

Barhara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barhara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,57,419), indicating a 23.17% increased from Barhara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.

Barhara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barhara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.61 Lac (2,61,064), projecting a 24.91% increased from Barhara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.25 Lac.

Barhara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barhara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.89 Lac (1,88,870), accounting for 90.37% of the Barhara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.87 k (98,867), and the Hindu female population is around 90.00 k (90,003).

Barhara Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barhara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 19.03 k (19,030), accounting for 9.11% of the Barhara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.84 k (9,842), and the Muslim female population is around 9.19 k (9,188).

Barhara Religion Wise Population

Barhara Urban Population

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

Barhara Rural Population

The Rural population of Barhara Tehsil is 2.09 Lac (2,09,000), with 1.09 Lac (1,09,302) being males and 99.70 k (99,698) being females, making up 100% of the Barhara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Barhara Literacy Rate

Barhara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barhara Tehsil is 63.72 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barhara Tehsil is 46.03 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barhara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Barhara Tehsil, it is around 55.33%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barhara

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	55.33	63.72	46.03
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	55.33	63.72	46.03

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barhara

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	57.05	65.54	47.63
Muslim	37.32	44.43	29.58
Christian	61.62	70.51	50.78
Religion not stated	57.66	68.97	44.96

Barhara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barhara Tehsil is 41.16 k (41,162) with 21.37 k (21,372) males and 19.79 k (19,790) females, which is 19.69% of Barhara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 926 females for every 1000 males.

Barhara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barhara Tehsil is 16.25 k (16,253) with 8.43 k (8,429) males and 7.82 k (7,824) females, which is 7.78% of Barhara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barhara

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	913
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	913

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barhara

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	911
Muslim	934
Christian	834
Religion not stated	940

Barhara Area & Households

The Total Area of Barhara Tehsil is 235.67 Square KM, with a population density of 887 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Barhara Tehsil are 62.The Total Number of households in Barhara Tehsil are 41.16 k(41,159).

Barhara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barhara Tehsil, there are about 85.36 k (85,362) workers, making up nearly 40.84% of the Barhara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 52.47 k (52,473) are male workers, and about 32.89 k (32,889) are female workers.

Barhara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Barhara Census Frequently Asked Questions