Nokha Population in 2025
In 2025, Nokha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.17 Lac (2,16,505), indicating a 24.91% increased from Nokha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.
Nokha Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Nokha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.19 Lac (2,19,450), projecting a 26.61% increased from Nokha's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.05 Lac.
Nokha Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Nokha Tehsil has a population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,327) with 90.57 k (90,573) males and 82.75 k (82,754) females.The sex ratio in Nokha is 914, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nokha Tehsil is 30.60 k (30,601) which is 17.66% of Nokha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nokha Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nokha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rohtas District in the state of BIHAR in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Nokha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nokha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.61 Lac (1,60,970), accounting for 92.87% of the Nokha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 84.14 k (84,139), and the Hindu female population is around 76.83 k (76,831).
Nokha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nokha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.03 k (12,027), accounting for 6.94% of the Nokha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.27 k (6,269), and the Muslim female population is around 5.76 k (5,758).
Nokha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,60,970 | 92.87% |
| Muslim | 12,027 | 6.94% |
| Religion not stated | 209 | 0.12% |
| Christian | 88 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 13 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 10 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNokha Urban Population
The Urban population of Nokha Tehsil is 27.30 k (27,302), with 14.39 k (14,394) being males and 12.91 k (12,908) being females, making up 15.75% of the Nokha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Nokha Rural Population
The Rural population of Nokha Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,46,025), with 76.18 k (76,179) being males and 69.85 k (69,846) being females, making up 84.25% of the Nokha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Nokha Literacy Rate
Nokha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.9% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nokha Tehsil is 82.87 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nokha Tehsil is 61.92 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nokha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.69%, while in the rural regions of Nokha Tehsil, it is around 72.37%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nokha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.9 | 82.87 | 61.92 |
| Urban Area | 75.69 | 84.33 | 66.04 |
| Rural Area | 72.37 | 82.6 | 61.15 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nokha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.12 | 83.1 | 62.13 |
| Muslim | 69.68 | 79.63 | 58.84 |
| Religion not stated | 78.91 | 93.15 | 64.86 |
| Christian | 80.77 | 82.93 | 78.38 |
Nokha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nokha Tehsil is 31.79 k (31,787) with 16.59 k (16,593) males and 15.19 k (15,194) females, which is 18.34% of Nokha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 916 females for every 1000 males.
Nokha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nokha Tehsil is 174 (174) with 91 (91) males and 83 (83) females, which is 0.1% of Nokha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nokha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 914 |
| Urban Area | 897 |
| Rural Area | 917 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nokha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 914 |
| Muslim | 919 |
| Religion not stated | 1050 |
| Christian | 914 |
Nokha Area & Households
The Total Area of Nokha Tehsil is 166 Square KM, with a population density of 1,044 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nokha Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nokha Tehsil are 87.The Total Number of households in Nokha Tehsil are 26.36 k(26,362).
Nokha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nokha Tehsil, there are about 54.24 k (54,239) workers, making up nearly 31.29% of the Nokha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.71 k (41,709) are male workers, and about 12.53 k (12,530) are female workers.
Nokha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.17 Lac (2,16,505) | 24.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.19 Lac (2,19,450) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,340) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.25 Lac (2,25,229) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.28 Lac (2,28,119) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,008) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.34 Lac (2,33,661) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.36 Lac (2,36,142) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.39 Lac (2,38,623) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,104) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.44 Lac (2,43,585) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.46 Lac (2,46,066) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nokha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.46 Lac (2,46,066), with a male population of 1.27 Lac (1,27,457) and a female population of 1.19 Lac (1,18,605). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Nokha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.