Kargahar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kargahar Tehsil has a population of 2.25 Lac (2,25,082) with 1.18 Lac (1,17,949) males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,133) females.The sex ratio in Kargahar is 909, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kargahar Tehsil is 39.33 k (39,330) which is 17.47% of Kargahar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kargahar Tehsil is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kargahar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rohtas District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Kargahar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kargahar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.77 Lac (2,77,227), indicating a 23.17% increased from Kargahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.33 Lac.
Kargahar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kargahar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.81 Lac (2,81,153), projecting a 24.91% increased from Kargahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.34 Lac.
Kargahar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kargahar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.09 Lac (2,09,227), accounting for 92.96% of the Kargahar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.10 Lac (1,09,671), and the Hindu female population is around 99.56 k (99,556).
Kargahar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kargahar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.97 k (14,972), accounting for 6.65% of the Kargahar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.78 k (7,780), and the Muslim female population is around 7.19 k (7,192).
Kargahar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,09,227 | 92.96% |
| Muslim | 14,972 | 6.65% |
| Religion not stated | 576 | 0.26% |
| Christian | 208 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 46 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 25 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 20 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKargahar Urban Population
The Urban population of Kargahar Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kargahar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kargahar Rural Population
The Rural population of Kargahar Tehsil is 2.25 Lac (2,25,082), with 1.18 Lac (1,17,949) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,133) being females, making up 100% of the Kargahar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Kargahar Literacy Rate
Kargahar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.92% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kargahar Tehsil is 84.82 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kargahar Tehsil is 66.11 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kargahar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kargahar Tehsil, it is around 75.92%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kargahar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.92 | 84.82 | 66.11 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 75.92 | 84.82 | 66.11 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kargahar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.28 | 85.15 | 66.5 |
| Muslim | 71.05 | 80.45 | 60.66 |
| Religion not stated | 70.41 | 75.38 | 62.79 |
| Christian | 77.84 | 88.78 | 65.52 |
Kargahar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kargahar Tehsil is 47.31 k (47,305) with 24.86 k (24,855) males and 22.45 k (22,450) females, which is 21.02% of Kargahar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Kargahar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kargahar Tehsil is 595 (595) with 318 (318) males and 277 (277) females, which is 0.26% of Kargahar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kargahar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 909 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 909 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kargahar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 908 |
| Muslim | 925 |
| Religion not stated | 690 |
| Christian | 926 |
Kargahar Area & Households
The Total Area of Kargahar Tehsil is 324.55 Square KM, with a population density of 694 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kargahar Tehsil are 257.The Total Number of households in Kargahar Tehsil are 31.53 k(31,528).
Kargahar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kargahar Tehsil, there are about 71.20 k (71,202) workers, making up nearly 31.63% of the Kargahar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 52.82 k (52,823) are male workers, and about 18.38 k (18,379) are female workers.
Kargahar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,227) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.81 Lac (2,81,153) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.85 Lac (2,84,978) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.89 Lac (2,88,730) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.92 Lac (2,92,482) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.96 Lac (2,96,234) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.00 Lac (2,99,987) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.03 Lac (3,03,431) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.07 Lac (3,06,653) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.10 Lac (3,09,875) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.13 Lac (3,13,097) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.16 Lac (3,16,319) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.20 Lac (3,19,541) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kargahar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.20 Lac (3,19,541), with a male population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,981) and a female population of 1.54 Lac (1,53,545). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kargahar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.