Dighwara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dighwara Tehsil has a population of 1.30 Lac (1,29,552) with 67.49 k (67,492) males and 62.06 k (62,060) females.The sex ratio in Dighwara is 920, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dighwara Tehsil is 22.83 k (22,826) which is 17.62% of Dighwara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dighwara Tehsil is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dighwara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Saran District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Dighwara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dighwara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.60 Lac (1,59,566), indicating a 23.17% increased from Dighwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 82.80 k, and the estimated female population is 76.77 k.
Dighwara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dighwara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.62 Lac (1,61,825), projecting a 24.91% increased from Dighwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 83.94 k, and the estimated female population is 77.89 k.
Dighwara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dighwara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.19 Lac (1,18,766), accounting for 91.67% of the Dighwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.07 k (62,068), and the Hindu female population is around 56.70 k (56,698).
Dighwara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dighwara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.43 k (10,429), accounting for 8.05% of the Dighwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.23 k (5,229), and the Muslim female population is around 5.20 k (5,200).
Dighwara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,18,766 | 91.67% |
| Muslim | 10,429 | 8.05% |
| Religion not stated | 239 | 0.18% |
| Christian | 84 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 15 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 7 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDighwara Urban Population
The Urban population of Dighwara Tehsil is 32.74 k (32,741), with 17.09 k (17,088) being males and 15.65 k (15,653) being females, making up 25.27% of the Dighwara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Dighwara Rural Population
The Rural population of Dighwara Tehsil is 96.81 k (96,811), with 50.40 k (50,404) being males and 46.41 k (46,407) being females, making up 74.73% of the Dighwara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Dighwara Literacy Rate
Dighwara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dighwara Tehsil is 76.92 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dighwara Tehsil is 55.98 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dighwara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 68.59%, while in the rural regions of Dighwara Tehsil, it is around 66.29%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dighwara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66.87 | 76.92 | 55.98 |
| Urban Area | 68.59 | 77.53 | 58.89 |
| Rural Area | 66.29 | 76.71 | 55.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dighwara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.8 | 76.85 | 55.85 |
| Muslim | 67.4 | 77.38 | 57.37 |
| Religion not stated | 74.85 | 88.54 | 57.33 |
| Christian | 65.67 | 80 | 50 |
Dighwara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dighwara Tehsil is 16.76 k (16,763) with 8.79 k (8,785) males and 7.98 k (7,978) females, which is 12.94% of Dighwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Dighwara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dighwara Tehsil is 143 (143) with 80 (80) males and 63 (63) females, which is 0.11% of Dighwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 788 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dighwara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 920 |
| Urban Area | 917 |
| Rural Area | 921 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dighwara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 914 |
| Muslim | 995 |
| Religion not stated | 825 |
| Christian | 867 |
Dighwara Area & Households
The Total Area of Dighwara Tehsil is 99.29 Square KM, with a population density of 1,305 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dighwara Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dighwara Tehsil are 46.The Total Number of households in Dighwara Tehsil are 20.66 k(20,662).
Dighwara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dighwara Tehsil, there are about 34.58 k (34,583) workers, making up nearly 26.69% of the Dighwara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.94 k (28,937) are male workers, and about 5.65 k (5,646) are female workers.
Dighwara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.60 Lac (1,59,566) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,825) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,027) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.66 Lac (1,66,186) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.68 Lac (1,68,346) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.71 Lac (1,70,506) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,666) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,648) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,503) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,357) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.80 Lac (1,80,212) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,066) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.84 Lac (1,83,921) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dighwara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.84 Lac (1,83,921), with a male population of 94.98 k (94,977) and a female population of 88.95 k (88,946). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Dighwara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.