Dawath Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dawath Tehsil has a population of 1.08 Lac (1,08,455) with 55.89 k (55,891) males and 52.56 k (52,564) females.The sex ratio in Dawath is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dawath Tehsil is 19.19 k (19,194) which is 17.7% of Dawath Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dawath Tehsil is 959 females for every 1000 males.

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

Dawath Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dawath Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.34 Lac (1,33,581), indicating a 23.17% increased from Dawath's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 68.57 k, and the estimated female population is 65.02 k.

Dawath Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dawath Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.35 Lac (1,35,473), projecting a 24.91% increased from Dawath's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69.51 k, and the estimated female population is 65.97 k.

Dawath Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dawath Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 93.88 k (93,877), accounting for 86.56% of the Dawath Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 48.36 k (48,356), and the Hindu female population is around 45.52 k (45,521).

Dawath Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dawath Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.33 k (14,330), accounting for 13.21% of the Dawath Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.41 k (7,410), and the Muslim female population is around 6.92 k (6,920).

Dawath Religion Wise Population

Dawath Urban Population

The Urban population of Dawath Tehsil is 18.89 k (18,890), with 9.82 k (9,815) being males and 9.08 k (9,075) being females, making up 17.42% of the Dawath total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Dawath Rural Population

The Rural population of Dawath Tehsil is 89.57 k (89,565), with 46.08 k (46,076) being males and 43.49 k (43,489) being females, making up 82.58% of the Dawath total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Dawath Literacy Rate

Dawath Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.13% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dawath Tehsil is 82.22 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dawath Tehsil is 59.29 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dawath Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 66.36%, while in the rural regions of Dawath Tehsil, it is around 72.15%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dawath

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	71.13	82.22	59.29
Urban Area	66.36	76.32	55.48
Rural Area	72.15	83.49	60.09

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dawath

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	71.54	83.18	59.15
Muslim	68.36	75.89	60.13
Religion not stated	73.47	87.27	55.81
Christian	81.69	93.75	71.79

Dawath Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dawath Tehsil is 17.80 k (17,797) with 9.19 k (9,187) males and 8.61 k (8,610) females, which is 16.41% of Dawath Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Dawath Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dawath Tehsil is 177 (177) with 86 (86) males and 91 (91) females, which is 0.16% of Dawath Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1059 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dawath

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	941
Urban Area	925
Rural Area	944

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dawath

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	942
Muslim	934
Religion not stated	860
Christian	1025

Dawath Area & Households

The Total Area of Dawath Tehsil is 115.4 Square KM, with a population density of 940 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dawath Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dawath Tehsil are 66.The Total Number of households in Dawath Tehsil are 16.37 k(16,372).

Dawath Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dawath Tehsil, there are about 31.35 k (31,349) workers, making up nearly 28.91% of the Dawath Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 25.66 k (25,664) are male workers, and about 5.69 k (5,685) are female workers.

Dawath - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Dawath Census Frequently Asked Questions