Bhawanipur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhawanipur Tehsil has a population of 1.62 Lac (1,61,720) with 84.10 k (84,098) males and 77.62 k (77,622) females.The sex ratio in Bhawanipur is 923, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhawanipur Tehsil is 33.85 k (33,850) which is 20.93% of Bhawanipur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhawanipur Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.

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

Bhawanipur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhawanipur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.99 Lac (1,99,186), indicating a 23.17% increased from Bhawanipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 96.02 k.

Bhawanipur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhawanipur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,02,006), projecting a 24.91% increased from Bhawanipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 97.42 k.

Bhawanipur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhawanipur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,059), accounting for 75.48% of the Bhawanipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 63.56 k (63,559), and the Hindu female population is around 58.50 k (58,500).

Bhawanipur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhawanipur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 38.92 k (38,918), accounting for 24.07% of the Bhawanipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 20.14 k (20,144), and the Muslim female population is around 18.77 k (18,774).

Bhawanipur Religion Wise Population

Bhawanipur Urban Population

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

Bhawanipur Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhawanipur Tehsil is 1.62 Lac (1,61,720), with 84.10 k (84,098) being males and 77.62 k (77,622) being females, making up 100% of the Bhawanipur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Bhawanipur Literacy Rate

Bhawanipur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 47.71% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhawanipur Tehsil is 56.44 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhawanipur Tehsil is 38.13 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bhawanipur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Bhawanipur Tehsil, it is around 47.71%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhawanipur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	47.71	56.44	38.13
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	47.71	56.44	38.13

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhawanipur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	49.67	58.52	39.94
Muslim	41.39	49.71	32.32
Religion not stated	48.88	62.07	34.58
Christian	37.93	40.88	34.68

Bhawanipur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhawanipur Tehsil is 16.40 k (16,403) with 8.58 k (8,579) males and 7.82 k (7,824) females, which is 10.14% of Bhawanipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Bhawanipur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhawanipur Tehsil is 3.42 k (3,415) with 1.73 k (1,725) males and 1.69 k (1,690) females, which is 2.11% of Bhawanipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhawanipur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	923
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	923

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhawanipur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	921
Muslim	932
Religion not stated	878
Christian	895

Bhawanipur Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhawanipur Tehsil is 145.19 Square KM, with a population density of 1,114 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Bhawanipur Tehsil are 88.The Total Number of households in Bhawanipur Tehsil are 30.77 k(30,772).

Bhawanipur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhawanipur Tehsil, there are about 59.81 k (59,813) workers, making up nearly 36.99% of the Bhawanipur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.10 k (39,101) are male workers, and about 20.71 k (20,712) are female workers.

Bhawanipur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Bhawanipur Census Frequently Asked Questions