Dehri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dehri Tehsil has a population of 2.75 Lac (2,75,014) with 1.44 Lac (1,43,965) males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,049) females.The sex ratio in Dehri is 911, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dehri Tehsil is 42.20 k (42,203) which is 15.35% of Dehri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dehri Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.75 Lac

Toatl Population

1.44 Lac

Male Population

1.31 Lac

Female Population

Dehri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dehri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.39 Lac (3,38,727), indicating a 23.17% increased from Dehri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.

Dehri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dehri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.44 Lac (3,43,523), projecting a 24.91% increased from Dehri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.64 Lac.

Dehri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dehri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.42 Lac (2,42,482), accounting for 88.17% of the Dehri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.27 Lac (1,27,169), and the Hindu female population is around 1.15 Lac (1,15,313).

Dehri Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dehri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 31.15 k (31,151), accounting for 11.33% of the Dehri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.10 k (16,095), and the Muslim female population is around 15.06 k (15,056).

Dehri Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,42,48288.17%
Muslim31,15111.33%
Christian6700.24%
Sikh3680.13%
Religion not stated2760.1%
Jain400.01%
Buddhist160.01%
Other religions and persuasions110%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Dehri Urban Population

The Urban population of Dehri Tehsil is 1.37 Lac (1,37,231), with 72.37 k (72,372) being males and 64.86 k (64,859) being females, making up 49.9% of the Dehri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Dehri Rural Population

The Rural population of Dehri Tehsil is 1.38 Lac (1,37,783), with 71.59 k (71,593) being males and 66.19 k (66,190) being females, making up 50.1% of the Dehri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Dehri Literacy Rate

Dehri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.7% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dehri Tehsil is 86.11 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dehri Tehsil is 68.41 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dehri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.2%, while in the rural regions of Dehri Tehsil, it is around 74.09%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dehri

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.7 86.11 68.41
Urban Area 81.2 87.54 74.08
Rural Area 74.09 84.62 62.66

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dehri

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 78.04 86.74 68.4
Muslim 74.49 80.88 67.62
Christian 89.34 92.75 86.35
Sikh 92.75 93.33 92.05

Dehri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dehri Tehsil is 38.89 k (38,885) with 20.39 k (20,385) males and 18.50 k (18,500) females, which is 14.14% of Dehri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Dehri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dehri Tehsil is 636 (636) with 327 (327) males and 309 (309) females, which is 0.23% of Dehri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dehri

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 911
Urban Area 897
Rural Area 925

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dehri

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 907
Muslim 936
Christian 1107
Sikh 840

Dehri Area & Households

The Total Area of Dehri Tehsil is 173.82 Square KM, with a population density of 1,582 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dehri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dehri Tehsil are 58.The Total Number of households in Dehri Tehsil are 45.10 k(45,101).

Dehri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dehri Tehsil, there are about 77.27 k (77,267) workers, making up nearly 28.1% of the Dehri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 64.99 k (64,994) are male workers, and about 12.27 k (12,273) are female workers.

Dehri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.39 Lac (3,38,727) 23.17%
2025 3.44 Lac (3,43,523) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 3.48 Lac (3,48,197) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 3.53 Lac (3,52,781) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 3.57 Lac (3,57,366) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 3.62 Lac (3,61,951) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 3.67 Lac (3,66,535) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 3.71 Lac (3,70,744) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 3.75 Lac (3,74,680) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 3.79 Lac (3,78,617) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 3.83 Lac (3,82,554) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 3.86 Lac (3,86,491) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 3.90 Lac (3,90,428) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Dehri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.90 Lac (3,90,428), with a male population of 2.03 Lac (2,02,591) and a female population of 1.88 Lac (1,87,822). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Dehri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Dehri Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dehri is 2.75 Lac (2,75,014).

The estimated population of Dehri in 2024 is approximately 3.39 Lac (3,38,727).

Hindu constitute 88.17% of Dehri population, amounting to approximately 2.42 Lac (2,42,482) people.

Muslim constitute 11.33% of Dehri population, totaling around 31.15 k (31,151) people.

Hindu: 88.17%, Muslim: 11.33%, Christian: 0.24%, Sikh: 0.13%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dehri is 38.89 k (14.14%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 636 (0.23%).

In Dehri, 1.37 Lac (49.9%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.38 Lac (50.1%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dehri is 77.7%, with male literacy at 86.11% and female literacy at 68.41%.

The sex ratio in Dehri is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Dehri population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.