Chapra Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chapra Tehsil has a population of 4.43 Lac (4,42,639) with 2.33 Lac (2,33,217) males and 2.09 Lac (2,09,422) females.The sex ratio in Chapra is 898, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chapra Tehsil is 71.51 k (71,511) which is 16.16% of Chapra Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chapra Tehsil is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chapra Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Saran District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Chapra Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chapra Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.45 Lac (5,45,185), indicating a 23.17% increased from Chapra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.59 Lac.
Chapra Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chapra Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.53 Lac (5,52,905), projecting a 24.91% increased from Chapra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.63 Lac.
Chapra Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chapra Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.95 Lac (3,94,788), accounting for 89.19% of the Chapra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.08 Lac (2,08,312), and the Hindu female population is around 1.86 Lac (1,86,476).
Chapra Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chapra Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 46.25 k (46,252), accounting for 10.45% of the Chapra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.03 k (24,029), and the Muslim female population is around 22.22 k (22,223).
Chapra Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,94,788 | 89.19% |
| Muslim | 46,252 | 10.45% |
| Religion not stated | 1,084 | 0.24% |
| Christian | 293 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 111 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 84 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 25 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChapra Urban Population
The Urban population of Chapra Tehsil is 2.14 Lac (2,13,714), with 1.13 Lac (1,12,519) being males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,195) being females, making up 48.28% of the Chapra total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Chapra Rural Population
The Rural population of Chapra Tehsil is 2.29 Lac (2,28,925), with 1.21 Lac (1,20,698) being males and 1.08 Lac (1,08,227) being females, making up 51.72% of the Chapra total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Chapra Literacy Rate
Chapra Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.89% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chapra Tehsil is 79.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chapra Tehsil is 63.11 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chapra Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.3%, while in the rural regions of Chapra Tehsil, it is around 65.65%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chapra
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.89 | 79.75 | 63.11 |
| Urban Area | 78.3 | 84.04 | 71.9 |
| Rural Area | 65.65 | 75.59 | 54.52 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chapra
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.04 | 80.16 | 62.95 |
| Muslim | 70.45 | 76.05 | 64.42 |
| Religion not stated | 68.86 | 78.46 | 57.37 |
| Christian | 81.78 | 91.03 | 69.91 |
Chapra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chapra Tehsil is 49.32 k (49,318) with 25.93 k (25,932) males and 23.39 k (23,386) females, which is 11.14% of Chapra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Chapra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chapra Tehsil is 680 (680) with 350 (350) males and 330 (330) females, which is 0.15% of Chapra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chapra
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 898 |
| Urban Area | 900 |
| Rural Area | 897 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chapra
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 896 |
| Muslim | 925 |
| Religion not stated | 832 |
| Christian | 755 |
Chapra Area & Households
The Total Area of Chapra Tehsil is 185.3 Square KM, with a population density of 2,389 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chapra Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chapra Tehsil are 109.The Total Number of households in Chapra Tehsil are 69.30 k(69,301).
Chapra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chapra Tehsil, there are about 1.17 Lac (1,16,853) workers, making up nearly 26.4% of the Chapra Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.00 Lac (1,00,324) are male workers, and about 16.53 k (16,529) are female workers.
Chapra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.45 Lac (5,45,185) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.53 Lac (5,52,905) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.60 Lac (5,60,427) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.68 Lac (5,67,806) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.75 Lac (5,75,185) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.83 Lac (5,82,564) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.90 Lac (5,89,943) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.97 Lac (5,96,717) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.03 Lac (6,03,053) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.09 Lac (6,09,390) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.16 Lac (6,15,726) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.22 Lac (6,22,062) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.28 Lac (6,28,399) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chapra Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.28 Lac (6,28,399), with a male population of 3.28 Lac (3,28,189) and a female population of 3.00 Lac (3,00,147). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Chapra Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.