Barbigha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barbigha Tehsil has a population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,167) with 70.61 k (70,611) males and 65.56 k (65,556) females.The sex ratio in Barbigha is 929, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barbigha Tehsil is 24.63 k (24,627) which is 18.09% of Barbigha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barbigha Tehsil is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barbigha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sheikhpura District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Barbigha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barbigha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.68 Lac (1,67,713), indicating a 23.17% increased from Barbigha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.63 k, and the estimated female population is 81.09 k.
Barbigha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barbigha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.70 Lac (1,70,088), projecting a 24.91% increased from Barbigha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 87.82 k, and the estimated female population is 82.27 k.
Barbigha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Barbigha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.30 Lac (1,29,990), accounting for 95.46% of the Barbigha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.51 k (67,508), and the Hindu female population is around 62.48 k (62,482).
Barbigha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barbigha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.63 k (5,628), accounting for 4.13% of the Barbigha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.84 k (2,837), and the Muslim female population is around 2.79 k (2,791).
Barbigha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,29,990 | 95.46% |
| Muslim | 5,628 | 4.13% |
| Religion not stated | 459 | 0.34% |
| Christian | 64 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarbigha Urban Population
The Urban population of Barbigha Tehsil is 46.08 k (46,075), with 24.25 k (24,246) being males and 21.83 k (21,829) being females, making up 33.84% of the Barbigha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Barbigha Rural Population
The Rural population of Barbigha Tehsil is 90.09 k (90,092), with 46.37 k (46,365) being males and 43.73 k (43,727) being females, making up 66.16% of the Barbigha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Barbigha Literacy Rate
Barbigha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.72% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barbigha Tehsil is 77.94 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barbigha Tehsil is 58.76 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barbigha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.63%, while in the rural regions of Barbigha Tehsil, it is around 66.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barbigha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.72 | 77.94 | 58.76 |
| Urban Area | 73.63 | 81.27 | 65.12 |
| Rural Area | 66.14 | 76.14 | 55.49 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barbigha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.59 | 78.02 | 58.37 |
| Muslim | 71.73 | 76.07 | 67.25 |
| Religion not stated | 68.13 | 78.57 | 58.43 |
| Christian | 72.55 | 72 | 73.08 |
Barbigha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barbigha Tehsil is 30.38 k (30,377) with 15.67 k (15,671) males and 14.71 k (14,706) females, which is 22.31% of Barbigha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Barbigha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barbigha Tehsil is 179 (179) with 83 (83) males and 96 (96) females, which is 0.13% of Barbigha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1157 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barbigha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 929 |
| Urban Area | 901 |
| Rural Area | 944 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barbigha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 926 |
| Muslim | 984 |
| Religion not stated | 1050 |
| Christian | 940 |
Barbigha Area & Households
The Total Area of Barbigha Tehsil is 99.88 Square KM, with a population density of 1,363 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barbigha Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barbigha Tehsil are 63.The Total Number of households in Barbigha Tehsil are 21.80 k(21,797).
Barbigha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barbigha Tehsil, there are about 45.57 k (45,574) workers, making up nearly 33.47% of the Barbigha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.23 k (32,232) are male workers, and about 13.34 k (13,342) are female workers.
Barbigha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.68 Lac (1,67,713) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,088) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,402) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,672) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,942) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,212) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,482) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.84 Lac (1,83,566) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,515) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,464) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,413) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,363) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.93 Lac (1,93,312) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barbigha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.93 Lac (1,93,312), with a male population of 99.37 k (99,366) and a female population of 93.96 k (93,956). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Barbigha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.