Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Supaul District

Supaul Population

As per the 2011 Census, Supaul District has a population of 22.29 Lac (22,29,076) with 11.55 Lac (11,55,283) males and 10.74 Lac (10,73,793) females.The sex ratio in Supaul is 930, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Supaul District is 4.37 Lac (4,37,357) which is 19.62% of Supaul District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Supaul District is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Supaul District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.

22.29 Lac

Toatl Population

11.55 Lac

Male Population

10.74 Lac

Female Population

Supaul Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Supaul District current estimated population is projected to be 27.45 Lac (27,45,485), indicating a 23.17% increased from Supaul's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.28 Lac.

Supaul Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Supaul District estimated population is projected to be 27.84 Lac (27,84,360), projecting a 24.91% increased from Supaul's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.48 Lac.

Supaul Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Supaul District, with a total Hindu population of 18.10 Lac (18,09,936), accounting for 81.2% of the Supaul District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.41 Lac (9,40,810), and the Hindu female population is around 8.69 Lac (8,69,126).

Supaul Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Supaul District, with a total Muslim population of 4.09 Lac (4,09,251), accounting for 18.36% of the Supaul District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.09 Lac (2,09,342), and the Muslim female population is around 2.00 Lac (1,99,909).

Supaul Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu18,09,93681.2%
Muslim4,09,25118.36%
Religion not stated5,1360.23%
Christian3,7580.17%
Jain5460.02%
Sikh2710.01%
Buddhist1360.01%
Other religions and persuasions420%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Supaul Urban Population

The Urban population of Supaul District is 1.06 Lac (1,05,558), with 55.79 k (55,788) being males and 49.77 k (49,770) being females, making up 4.74% of the Supaul total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 893 females for every 1000 males.

Supaul Rural Population

The Rural population of Supaul District is 21.24 Lac (21,23,518), with 10.99 Lac (10,99,495) being males and 10.24 Lac (10,24,023) being females, making up 95.26% of the Supaul total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Supaul Literacy Rate

Supaul District has a literacy rate of 57.67% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Supaul District is 69.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Supaul District is 44.77 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Supaul District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.74%, while in the rural regions of Supaul District, it is around 56.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Supaul

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 57.67 69.62 44.77
Urban Area 72.74 80.78 63.64
Rural Area 56.89 69.03 43.82

Literacy Rate by Religion in Supaul

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 58.7 70.9 45.43
Muslim 52.65 63.34 41.43
Religion not stated 60.29 75.63 44.71
Christian 73.54 80.63 65.62

Supaul Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Supaul District is 3.54 Lac (3,54,249) with 1.83 Lac (1,82,545) males and 1.72 Lac (1,71,704) females, which is 15.89% of Supaul District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Supaul Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Supaul District is 10.17 k (10,168) with 5.24 k (5,242) males and 4.93 k (4,926) females, which is 0.46% of Supaul District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Supaul

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 930
Urban Area 893
Rural Area 932

Sex Ratio by Religion in Supaul

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 924
Muslim 955
Religion not stated 970
Christian 889

Supaul Area & Households

The Total Area of Supaul District is 2,425 Square KM, with a population density of 919 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Supaul District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Supaul District are 551.The Total Number of households in Supaul District are 4.43 Lac(4,43,073).

Supaul Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Supaul District, there are about 8.78 Lac (8,77,682) workers, making up nearly 39.37% of the Supaul District total population. Out of these, around 5.52 Lac (5,51,718) are male workers, and about 3.26 Lac (3,25,964) are female workers.

Supaul - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Supaul district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,50,636, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 22,29,076 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 53.71% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 19.38%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Supaul District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,50,636 to 22,29,076.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 53.71%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 3.51 Lac - - 1.74 Lac 1.76 Lac
1911 3.61 Lac 10.85 k 3.093806683 1.80 Lac 1.81 Lac
1921 3.49 Lac -12.44 k -3.442476016 1.76 Lac 1.73 Lac
1931 3.69 Lac 20.29 k 5.812800825 1.88 Lac 1.81 Lac
1941 3.72 Lac 2.89 k 0.782500156 1.90 Lac 1.83 Lac
1951 4.32 Lac 59.33 k 15.93900365 2.20 Lac 2.11 Lac
1961 6.63 Lac 2.32 Lac 53.71187843 3.40 Lac 3.23 Lac
1971 8.55 Lac 1.91 Lac 28.83141199 4.43 Lac 4.12 Lac
1981 10.88 Lac 2.33 Lac 27.28481176 5.61 Lac 5.26 Lac
1991 13.43 Lac 2.55 Lac 23.44989069 7.05 Lac 6.38 Lac
2001 17.33 Lac 3.90 Lac 29.02331698 9.02 Lac 8.30 Lac
2011 22.29 Lac 4.96 Lac 28.65660305 11.55 Lac 10.74 Lac

Historical Population of Supaul by Census Year 1901-2011

Supaul - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 27.45 Lac (27,45,485) 23.17%
2025 27.84 Lac (27,84,360) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 28.22 Lac (28,22,240) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 28.59 Lac (28,59,401) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 28.97 Lac (28,96,561) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 29.34 Lac (29,33,721) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 29.71 Lac (29,70,881) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 30.05 Lac (30,04,992) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 30.37 Lac (30,36,901) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 30.69 Lac (30,68,810) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 31.01 Lac (31,00,719) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 31.33 Lac (31,32,628) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 31.65 Lac (31,64,537) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Supaul District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 31.65 Lac (31,64,537), with a male population of 16.26 Lac (16,25,741) and a female population of 15.39 Lac (15,38,974). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Supaul District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Supaul Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Supaul is 22.29 Lac (22,29,076).

The estimated population of Supaul in 2024 is approximately 27.45 Lac (27,45,485).

Hindu constitute 81.2% of Supaul population, amounting to approximately 18.10 Lac (18,09,936) people.

Muslim constitute 18.36% of Supaul population, totaling around 4.09 Lac (4,09,251) people.

Hindu: 81.2%, Muslim: 18.36%, Religion not stated: 0.23%, Christian: 0.17%, Jain: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Supaul is 3.54 Lac (15.89%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 10.17 k (0.46%).

In Supaul, 1.06 Lac (4.74%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 21.24 Lac (95.26%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Supaul is 57.67%, with male literacy at 69.62% and female literacy at 44.77%.

The sex ratio in Supaul is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Supaul population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.