Kahara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kahara Tehsil has a population of 2.98 Lac (2,98,345) with 1.58 Lac (1,57,515) males and 1.41 Lac (1,40,830) females.The sex ratio in Kahara is 895, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kahara Tehsil is 52.53 k (52,533) which is 17.61% of Kahara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kahara Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kahara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Saharsa District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Kahara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kahara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.67 Lac (3,67,463), indicating a 23.17% increased from Kahara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.74 Lac.
Kahara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kahara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.73 Lac (3,72,666), projecting a 24.91% increased from Kahara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.96 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.77 Lac.
Kahara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kahara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.48 Lac (2,48,348), accounting for 83.24% of the Kahara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.31 Lac (1,31,477), and the Hindu female population is around 1.17 Lac (1,16,871).
Kahara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kahara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 49.10 k (49,104), accounting for 16.46% of the Kahara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 25.58 k (25,580), and the Muslim female population is around 23.52 k (23,524).
Kahara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,48,348 | 83.24% |
| Muslim | 49,104 | 16.46% |
| Christian | 516 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 243 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 64 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 52 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 17 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKahara Urban Population
The Urban population of Kahara Tehsil is 1.57 Lac (1,56,540), with 83.29 k (83,291) being males and 73.25 k (73,249) being females, making up 52.47% of the Kahara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 880 females for every 1000 males.
Kahara Rural Population
The Rural population of Kahara Tehsil is 1.42 Lac (1,41,805), with 74.22 k (74,224) being males and 67.58 k (67,581) being females, making up 47.53% of the Kahara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Kahara Literacy Rate
Kahara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kahara Tehsil is 75.46 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kahara Tehsil is 57.56 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kahara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.63%, while in the rural regions of Kahara Tehsil, it is around 57.28%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kahara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.05 | 75.46 | 57.56 |
| Urban Area | 75.63 | 82 | 68.33 |
| Rural Area | 57.28 | 67.9 | 45.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kahara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.68 | 78.19 | 60.03 |
| Muslim | 52.47 | 60.16 | 44.07 |
| Christian | 83.08 | 91.74 | 74.22 |
| Religion not stated | 63.3 | 71.28 | 55.32 |
Kahara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kahara Tehsil is 28.45 k (28,448) with 14.82 k (14,815) males and 13.63 k (13,633) females, which is 9.54% of Kahara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Kahara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kahara Tehsil is 462 (462) with 247 (247) males and 215 (215) females, which is 0.15% of Kahara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 871 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kahara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 895 |
| Urban Area | 880 |
| Rural Area | 911 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kahara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 889 |
| Muslim | 920 |
| Christian | 933 |
| Religion not stated | 1025 |
Kahara Area & Households
The Total Area of Kahara Tehsil is 138.66 Square KM, with a population density of 2,152 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kahara Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kahara Tehsil are 43.The Total Number of households in Kahara Tehsil are 57.25 k(57,253).
Kahara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kahara Tehsil, there are about 87.76 k (87,761) workers, making up nearly 29.42% of the Kahara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 70.04 k (70,044) are male workers, and about 17.72 k (17,717) are female workers.
Kahara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.67 Lac (3,67,463) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.73 Lac (3,72,666) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.78 Lac (3,77,736) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.83 Lac (3,82,710) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.88 Lac (3,87,683) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.93 Lac (3,92,657) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.98 Lac (3,97,630) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.02 Lac (4,02,196) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.06 Lac (4,06,467) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.11 Lac (4,10,737) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.15 Lac (4,15,008) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.19 Lac (4,19,279) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.24 Lac (4,23,550) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kahara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.24 Lac (4,23,550), with a male population of 2.22 Lac (2,21,659) and a female population of 2.02 Lac (2,01,840). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kahara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.