Karakat Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karakat Tehsil has a population of 2.09 Lac (2,09,284) with 1.09 Lac (1,09,007) males and 1.00 Lac (1,00,277) females.The sex ratio in Karakat is 920, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karakat Tehsil is 34.80 k (34,802) which is 16.63% of Karakat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karakat Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Karakat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rohtas District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Karakat Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karakat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.58 Lac (2,57,769), indicating a 23.17% increased from Karakat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.24 Lac.
Karakat Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karakat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.61 Lac (2,61,419), projecting a 24.91% increased from Karakat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.26 Lac.
Karakat Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Karakat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.90 Lac (1,89,784), accounting for 90.68% of the Karakat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 99.12 k (99,122), and the Hindu female population is around 90.66 k (90,662).
Karakat Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karakat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 18.67 k (18,670), accounting for 8.92% of the Karakat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.47 k (9,466), and the Muslim female population is around 9.20 k (9,204).
Karakat Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,89,784 | 90.68% |
| Muslim | 18,670 | 8.92% |
| Religion not stated | 540 | 0.26% |
| Buddhist | 132 | 0.06% |
| Christian | 99 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 31 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 28 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKarakat Urban Population
The Urban population of Karakat Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Karakat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Karakat Rural Population
The Rural population of Karakat Tehsil is 2.09 Lac (2,09,284), with 1.09 Lac (1,09,007) being males and 1.00 Lac (1,00,277) being females, making up 100% of the Karakat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Karakat Literacy Rate
Karakat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.94% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karakat Tehsil is 85.26 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karakat Tehsil is 61.61 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Karakat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Karakat Tehsil, it is around 73.94%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karakat
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.94 | 85.26 | 61.61 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 73.94 | 85.26 | 61.61 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Karakat
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.5 | 85.7 | 62.24 |
| Muslim | 68.03 | 80.57 | 55.06 |
| Religion not stated | 71.86 | 79.71 | 63.35 |
| Buddhist | 86.27 | 98.18 | 72.34 |
Karakat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karakat Tehsil is 37.80 k (37,804) with 19.82 k (19,823) males and 17.98 k (17,981) females, which is 18.06% of Karakat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Karakat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karakat Tehsil is 455 (455) with 231 (231) males and 224 (224) females, which is 0.22% of Karakat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karakat
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 920 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 920 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Karakat
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 915 |
| Muslim | 973 |
| Religion not stated | 909 |
| Buddhist | 971 |
Karakat Area & Households
The Total Area of Karakat Tehsil is 202.02 Square KM, with a population density of 1,036 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Karakat Tehsil are 150.The Total Number of households in Karakat Tehsil are 31.56 k(31,555).
Karakat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karakat Tehsil, there are about 68.48 k (68,482) workers, making up nearly 32.72% of the Karakat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.23 k (51,225) are male workers, and about 17.26 k (17,257) are female workers.
Karakat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.58 Lac (2,57,769) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.61 Lac (2,61,419) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,976) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.68 Lac (2,68,465) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.72 Lac (2,71,953) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.75 Lac (2,75,442) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.79 Lac (2,78,931) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.82 Lac (2,82,134) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.85 Lac (2,85,130) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.88 Lac (2,88,126) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.91 Lac (2,91,121) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.94 Lac (2,94,117) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.97 Lac (2,97,113) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karakat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.97 Lac (2,97,113), with a male population of 1.53 Lac (1,53,398) and a female population of 1.44 Lac (1,43,719). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Karakat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.