Rohtas Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rohtas District has a population of 29.60 Lac (29,59,918) with 15.44 Lac (15,43,546) males and 14.16 Lac (14,16,372) females.The sex ratio in Rohtas is 918, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rohtas District is 5.07 Lac (5,06,810) which is 17.12% of Rohtas District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rohtas District is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Rohtas District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Rohtas Population Census 2011
- Rohtas Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Rohtas Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rohtas District current estimated population is projected to be 36.46 Lac (36,45,641), indicating a 23.17% increased from Rohtas's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 18.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 17.52 Lac.
Rohtas Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rohtas District estimated population is projected to be 36.97 Lac (36,97,262), projecting a 24.91% increased from Rohtas's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 19.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 17.78 Lac.
Rohtas Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rohtas District, with a total Hindu population of 26.45 Lac (26,45,415), accounting for 89.37% of the Rohtas District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.81 Lac (13,81,155), and the Hindu female population is around 12.64 Lac (12,64,260).
Rohtas Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rohtas District, with a total Muslim population of 3.00 Lac (3,00,487), accounting for 10.15% of the Rohtas District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.55 Lac (1,55,104), and the Muslim female population is around 1.45 Lac (1,45,383).
Rohtas Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 26,45,415 | 89.37% |
| Muslim | 3,00,487 | 10.15% |
| Religion not stated | 6,185 | 0.21% |
| Christian | 2,889 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 2,569 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 1,584 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 537 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 252 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRohtas Urban Population
The Urban population of Rohtas District is 4.28 Lac (4,27,765), with 2.25 Lac (2,25,270) being males and 2.02 Lac (2,02,495) being females, making up 14.45% of the Rohtas total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Rohtas Rural Population
The Rural population of Rohtas District is 25.32 Lac (25,32,153), with 13.18 Lac (13,18,276) being males and 12.14 Lac (12,13,877) being females, making up 85.55% of the Rohtas total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Rohtas Literacy Rate
Rohtas District has a literacy rate of 73.37% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rohtas District is 82.88 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rohtas District is 62.97 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rohtas District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.35%, while in the rural regions of Rohtas District, it is around 72.5%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rohtas
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.37 | 82.88 | 62.97 |
| Urban Area | 78.35 | 84.65 | 71.32 |
| Rural Area | 72.5 | 82.57 | 61.53 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rohtas
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.61 | 83.31 | 63 |
| Muslim | 71.06 | 79.03 | 62.5 |
| Religion not stated | 71.07 | 81.32 | 59.78 |
| Christian | 80.41 | 86.02 | 74.71 |
Rohtas Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rohtas District is 5.50 Lac (5,49,546) with 2.87 Lac (2,86,596) males and 2.63 Lac (2,62,950) females, which is 18.57% of Rohtas District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Rohtas Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rohtas District is 31.65 k (31,650) with 16.40 k (16,399) males and 15.25 k (15,251) females, which is 1.07% of Rohtas District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rohtas
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 918 |
| Urban Area | 899 |
| Rural Area | 921 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rohtas
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 916 |
| Muslim | 938 |
| Religion not stated | 909 |
| Christian | 963 |
Rohtas Area & Households
The Total Area of Rohtas District is 3,881 Square KM, with a population density of 763 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rohtas District are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Rohtas District are 2,072.The Total Number of households in Rohtas District are 4.60 Lac(4,60,345).
Rohtas Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rohtas District, there are about 9.25 Lac (9,24,879) workers, making up nearly 31.25% of the Rohtas District total population. Out of these, around 7.08 Lac (7,07,939) are male workers, and about 2.17 Lac (2,16,940) are female workers.
Rohtas - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Rohtas district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 6,06,016, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 29,59,918 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 27.83% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 16.02%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Rohtas District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 6,06,016 to 29,59,918.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 27.83%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 6.06 Lac | - | - | 2.89 Lac | 3.17 Lac |
| 1911 | 5.76 Lac | -30.05 k | -4.958944978 | 2.79 Lac | 2.97 Lac |
| 1921 | 5.61 Lac | -15.07 k | -2.616482975 | 2.76 Lac | 2.84 Lac |
| 1931 | 6.16 Lac | 55.42 k | 9.880833099 | 3.09 Lac | 3.07 Lac |
| 1941 | 7.20 Lac | 1.04 Lac | 16.80731444 | 3.63 Lac | 3.56 Lac |
| 1951 | 8.31 Lac | 1.11 Lac | 15.4510134 | 4.25 Lac | 4.06 Lac |
| 1961 | 10.24 Lac | 1.93 Lac | 23.22131356 | 5.23 Lac | 5.01 Lac |
| 1971 | 12.87 Lac | 2.63 Lac | 25.66561179 | 6.69 Lac | 6.18 Lac |
| 1981 | 15.83 Lac | 2.96 Lac | 23.02260403 | 8.29 Lac | 7.54 Lac |
| 1991 | 19.28 Lac | 3.44 Lac | 21.75584862 | 10.18 Lac | 9.10 Lac |
| 2001 | 24.64 Lac | 5.37 Lac | 27.83093743 | 12.90 Lac | 11.74 Lac |
| 2011 | 29.60 Lac | 4.96 Lac | 20.11469648 | 15.44 Lac | 14.16 Lac |
Rohtas - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.46 Lac (36,45,641) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 36.97 Lac (36,97,262) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 37.48 Lac (37,47,562) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 37.97 Lac (37,96,905) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 38.46 Lac (38,46,249) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 38.96 Lac (38,95,593) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 39.45 Lac (39,44,936) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 39.90 Lac (39,90,231) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 40.33 Lac (40,32,602) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 40.75 Lac (40,74,973) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 41.17 Lac (41,17,344) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 41.60 Lac (41,59,715) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 42.02 Lac (42,02,086) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rohtas District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 42.02 Lac (42,02,086), with a male population of 21.72 Lac (21,72,113) and a female population of 20.30 Lac (20,29,962). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Rohtas District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.