Sasaram Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sasaram Tehsil has a population of 3.58 Lac (3,58,283) with 1.87 Lac (1,87,456) males and 1.71 Lac (1,70,827) females.The sex ratio in Sasaram is 912, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sasaram Tehsil is 57.60 k (57,601) which is 16.08% of Sasaram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sasaram Tehsil is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sasaram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rohtas District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Sasaram Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sasaram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.41 Lac (4,41,287), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sasaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.11 Lac.
Sasaram Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sasaram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.48 Lac (4,47,535), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sasaram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.14 Lac.
Sasaram Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sasaram Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.97 Lac (2,97,051), accounting for 82.91% of the Sasaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.56 Lac (1,55,668), and the Hindu female population is around 1.41 Lac (1,41,383).
Sasaram Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sasaram Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 58.05 k (58,046), accounting for 16.2% of the Sasaram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 30.07 k (30,069), and the Muslim female population is around 27.98 k (27,977).
Sasaram Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,97,051 | 82.91% |
| Muslim | 58,046 | 16.2% |
| Sikh | 1,864 | 0.52% |
| Religion not stated | 744 | 0.21% |
| Christian | 489 | 0.14% |
| Jain | 47 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 32 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSasaram Urban Population
The Urban population of Sasaram Tehsil is 1.47 Lac (1,47,408), with 77.60 k (77,599) being males and 69.81 k (69,809) being females, making up 41.14% of the Sasaram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Sasaram Rural Population
The Rural population of Sasaram Tehsil is 2.11 Lac (2,10,875), with 1.10 Lac (1,09,857) being males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,018) being females, making up 58.86% of the Sasaram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Sasaram Literacy Rate
Sasaram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.13% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sasaram Tehsil is 82.35 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sasaram Tehsil is 67.19 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sasaram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.26%, while in the rural regions of Sasaram Tehsil, it is around 71.36%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sasaram
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.13 | 82.35 | 67.19 |
| Urban Area | 80.26 | 85.14 | 74.85 |
| Rural Area | 71.36 | 80.29 | 61.64 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sasaram
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.24 | 83.85 | 67.86 |
| Muslim | 68.73 | 74.09 | 62.93 |
| Sikh | 91.8 | 94.53 | 88.64 |
| Religion not stated | 81.51 | 87.8 | 72.92 |
Sasaram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sasaram Tehsil is 59.03 k (59,031) with 30.59 k (30,589) males and 28.44 k (28,442) females, which is 16.48% of Sasaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Sasaram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sasaram Tehsil is 5.64 k (5,636) with 2.91 k (2,905) males and 2.73 k (2,731) females, which is 1.57% of Sasaram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sasaram
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 912 |
| Urban Area | 900 |
| Rural Area | 920 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sasaram
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 909 |
| Muslim | 931 |
| Sikh | 874 |
| Religion not stated | 747 |
Sasaram Area & Households
The Total Area of Sasaram Tehsil is 288.73 Square KM, with a population density of 1,241 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sasaram Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sasaram Tehsil are 171.The Total Number of households in Sasaram Tehsil are 58.20 k(58,202).
Sasaram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sasaram Tehsil, there are about 1.03 Lac (1,02,808) workers, making up nearly 28.69% of the Sasaram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 83.45 k (83,446) are male workers, and about 19.36 k (19,362) are female workers.
Sasaram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.41 Lac (4,41,287) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.48 Lac (4,47,535) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.54 Lac (4,53,624) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,597) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.66 Lac (4,65,569) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.72 Lac (4,71,542) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.78 Lac (4,77,515) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.83 Lac (4,82,998) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.88 Lac (4,88,126) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.93 Lac (4,93,255) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.98 Lac (4,98,384) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.04 Lac (5,03,513) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.09 Lac (5,08,642) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sasaram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.09 Lac (5,08,642), with a male population of 2.64 Lac (2,63,793) and a female population of 2.45 Lac (2,44,832). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sasaram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.