Basantpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Basantpur Tehsil has a population of 1.05 Lac (1,05,229) with 53.73 k (53,733) males and 51.50 k (51,496) females.The sex ratio in Basantpur is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Basantpur Tehsil is 18.41 k (18,414) which is 17.5% of Basantpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Basantpur Tehsil is 916 females for every 1000 males.

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

Basantpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Basantpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.30 Lac (1,29,608), indicating a 23.17% increased from Basantpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 65.92 k, and the estimated female population is 63.70 k.

Basantpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Basantpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.31 Lac (1,31,443), projecting a 24.91% increased from Basantpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 66.83 k, and the estimated female population is 64.63 k.

Basantpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Basantpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 90.33 k (90,326), accounting for 85.84% of the Basantpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 46.19 k (46,191), and the Hindu female population is around 44.14 k (44,135).

Basantpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Basantpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.76 k (14,755), accounting for 14.02% of the Basantpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.47 k (7,465), and the Muslim female population is around 7.29 k (7,290).

Basantpur Religion Wise Population

Basantpur Urban Population

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

Basantpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Basantpur Tehsil is 1.05 Lac (1,05,229), with 53.73 k (53,733) being males and 51.50 k (51,496) being females, making up 100% of the Basantpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Basantpur Literacy Rate

Basantpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.7% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Basantpur Tehsil is 77.81 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Basantpur Tehsil is 57.25 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Basantpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Basantpur Tehsil, it is around 67.7%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Basantpur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	67.7	77.81	57.25
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	67.7	77.81	57.25

Literacy Rate by Religion in Basantpur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	67.41	77.73	56.7
Muslim	69.56	78.51	60.57
Christian	55.56	54.76	56.41
Religion not stated	76.92	71.43	83.33

Basantpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Basantpur Tehsil is 12.41 k (12,412) with 6.34 k (6,341) males and 6.07 k (6,071) females, which is 11.8% of Basantpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Basantpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Basantpur Tehsil is 1.06 k (1,063) with 547 (547) males and 516 (516) females, which is 1.01% of Basantpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Basantpur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	959
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	959

Sex Ratio by Religion in Basantpur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	956
Muslim	977
Christian	940
Religion not stated	950

Basantpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Basantpur Tehsil is 52.04 Square KM, with a population density of 2,022 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Basantpur Tehsil are 41.The Total Number of households in Basantpur Tehsil are 17.06 k(17,061).

Basantpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Basantpur Tehsil, there are about 26.98 k (26,977) workers, making up nearly 25.64% of the Basantpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.39 k (23,391) are male workers, and about 3.59 k (3,586) are female workers.

Basantpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Basantpur Census Frequently Asked Questions