Pusa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pusa Tehsil has a population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,932) with 69.66 k (69,662) males and 63.27 k (63,270) females.The sex ratio in Pusa is 909, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pusa Tehsil is 22.28 k (22,280) which is 16.76% of Pusa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pusa Tehsil is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pusa Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Samastipur District in the state of BIHAR in India.

1.33 Lac

Toatl Population

69.66 k

Male Population

63.27 k

Female Population

Pusa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pusa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.64 Lac (1,63,729), indicating a 23.17% increased from Pusa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 85.46 k, and the estimated female population is 78.26 k.

Pusa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pusa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.66 Lac (1,66,047), projecting a 24.91% increased from Pusa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 86.64 k, and the estimated female population is 79.41 k.

Pusa Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pusa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.16 Lac (1,15,973), accounting for 87.24% of the Pusa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 60.90 k (60,902), and the Hindu female population is around 55.07 k (55,071).

Pusa Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pusa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.66 k (16,662), accounting for 12.53% of the Pusa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.61 k (8,607), and the Muslim female population is around 8.06 k (8,055).

Pusa Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,15,97387.24%
Muslim16,66212.53%
Religion not stated2120.16%
Christian630.05%
Sikh100.01%
Jain80.01%
Buddhist40%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Pusa Urban Population

The Urban population of Pusa Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Pusa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Pusa Rural Population

The Rural population of Pusa Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,32,932), with 69.66 k (69,662) being males and 63.27 k (63,270) being females, making up 100% of the Pusa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Pusa Literacy Rate

Pusa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.93% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pusa Tehsil is 80.29 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pusa Tehsil is 62.72 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pusa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Pusa Tehsil, it is around 71.93%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pusa

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.93 80.29 62.72
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 71.93 80.29 62.72

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pusa

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 71.98 80.8 62.21
Muslim 71.4 76.44 65.98
Religion not stated 85.43 93.33 77.63
Christian 88.68 84.62 92.59

Pusa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pusa Tehsil is 28.81 k (28,813) with 14.97 k (14,969) males and 13.84 k (13,844) females, which is 21.67% of Pusa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Pusa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pusa Tehsil is 73 (73) with 45 (45) males and 28 (28) females, which is 0.05% of Pusa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 623 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pusa

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 909
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 909

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pusa

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 905
Muslim 936
Religion not stated 963
Christian 969

Pusa Area & Households

The Total Area of Pusa Tehsil is 84.52 Square KM, with a population density of 1,573 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Pusa Tehsil are 37.The Total Number of households in Pusa Tehsil are 26.91 k(26,910).

Pusa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pusa Tehsil, there are about 40.37 k (40,368) workers, making up nearly 30.37% of the Pusa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.77 k (32,773) are male workers, and about 7.60 k (7,595) are female workers.

Pusa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.64 Lac (1,63,729) 23.17%
2025 1.66 Lac (1,66,047) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 1.68 Lac (1,68,306) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 1.71 Lac (1,70,522) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 1.73 Lac (1,72,738) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 1.75 Lac (1,74,954) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 1.77 Lac (1,77,170) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 1.79 Lac (1,79,205) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 1.81 Lac (1,81,107) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 1.83 Lac (1,83,010) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 1.85 Lac (1,84,913) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 1.87 Lac (1,86,816) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 1.89 Lac (1,88,719) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Pusa Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.89 Lac (1,88,719), with a male population of 98.03 k (98,030) and a female population of 90.68 k (90,680). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Pusa Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Pusa Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pusa is 1.33 Lac (1,32,932).

The estimated population of Pusa in 2024 is approximately 1.64 Lac (1,63,729).

Hindu constitute 87.24% of Pusa population, amounting to approximately 1.16 Lac (1,15,973) people.

Muslim constitute 12.53% of Pusa population, totaling around 16.66 k (16,662) people.

Hindu: 87.24%, Muslim: 12.53%, Religion not stated: 0.16%, Christian: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pusa is 28.81 k (21.67%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 73 (0.05%).

In Pusa, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.33 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pusa is 71.93%, with male literacy at 80.29% and female literacy at 62.72%.

The sex ratio in Pusa is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Pusa population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.