Garkha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Garkha Tehsil has a population of 2.68 Lac (2,68,156) with 1.37 Lac (1,36,799) males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,357) females.The sex ratio in Garkha is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Garkha Tehsil is 49.13 k (49,134) which is 18.32% of Garkha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Garkha Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Garkha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Saran District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Garkha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Garkha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.30 Lac (3,30,280), indicating a 23.17% increased from Garkha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.
Garkha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Garkha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.35 Lac (3,34,957), projecting a 24.91% increased from Garkha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.65 Lac.
Garkha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Garkha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.46 Lac (2,46,367), accounting for 91.87% of the Garkha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.26 Lac (1,25,905), and the Hindu female population is around 1.20 Lac (1,20,462).
Garkha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Garkha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 20.77 k (20,769), accounting for 7.75% of the Garkha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.38 k (10,381), and the Muslim female population is around 10.39 k (10,388).
Garkha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,46,367 | 91.87% |
| Muslim | 20,769 | 7.75% |
| Religion not stated | 786 | 0.29% |
| Christian | 168 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 26 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 25 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 15 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGarkha Urban Population
The Urban population of Garkha Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Garkha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Garkha Rural Population
The Rural population of Garkha Tehsil is 2.68 Lac (2,68,156), with 1.37 Lac (1,36,799) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,357) being females, making up 100% of the Garkha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Garkha Literacy Rate
Garkha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.61% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Garkha Tehsil is 76.97 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Garkha Tehsil is 51.79 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Garkha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Garkha Tehsil, it is around 64.61%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Garkha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.61 | 76.97 | 51.79 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 64.61 | 76.97 | 51.79 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Garkha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64.26 | 76.8 | 51.2 |
| Muslim | 68.31 | 78.63 | 58.13 |
| Religion not stated | 74.24 | 86.82 | 61.56 |
| Christian | 72.59 | 76.12 | 69.12 |
Garkha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Garkha Tehsil is 38.73 k (38,729) with 19.73 k (19,729) males and 19.00 k (19,000) females, which is 14.44% of Garkha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Garkha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Garkha Tehsil is 281 (281) with 138 (138) males and 143 (143) females, which is 0.1% of Garkha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1037 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Garkha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 961 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 961 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Garkha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 957 |
| Muslim | 1001 |
| Religion not stated | 995 |
| Christian | 1000 |
Garkha Area & Households
The Total Area of Garkha Tehsil is 169.86 Square KM, with a population density of 1,579 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Garkha Tehsil are 113.The Total Number of households in Garkha Tehsil are 41.33 k(41,325).
Garkha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Garkha Tehsil, there are about 71.47 k (71,466) workers, making up nearly 26.65% of the Garkha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 57.52 k (57,521) are male workers, and about 13.95 k (13,945) are female workers.
Garkha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.30 Lac (3,30,280) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,957) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.40 Lac (3,39,514) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,984) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.48 Lac (3,48,454) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.53 Lac (3,52,925) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.57 Lac (3,57,395) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.61 Lac (3,61,498) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.65 Lac (3,65,337) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.69 Lac (3,69,176) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.73 Lac (3,73,014) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.77 Lac (3,76,853) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.81 Lac (3,80,692) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Garkha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.81 Lac (3,80,692), with a male population of 1.93 Lac (1,92,507) and a female population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,263). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Garkha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.