Basantpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Basantpur Tehsil has a population of 2.02 Lac (2,02,007) with 1.05 Lac (1,04,968) males and 97.04 k (97,039) females.The sex ratio in Basantpur is 925, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Basantpur Tehsil is 41.34 k (41,336) which is 20.46% of Basantpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Basantpur Tehsil is 951 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.02 Lac

Toatl Population

1.05 Lac

Male Population

97.04 k

Female Population

Basantpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Basantpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.49 Lac (2,48,806), indicating a 23.17% increased from Basantpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.

Basantpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Basantpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.52 Lac (2,52,329), projecting a 24.91% increased from Basantpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.22 Lac.

Basantpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Basantpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.32 Lac (1,31,655), accounting for 65.17% of the Basantpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 68.97 k (68,972), and the Hindu female population is around 62.68 k (62,683).

Basantpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Basantpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 69.68 k (69,676), accounting for 34.49% of the Basantpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 35.65 k (35,646), and the Muslim female population is around 34.03 k (34,030).

Basantpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,31,65565.17%
Muslim69,67634.49%
Christian3010.15%
Religion not stated2820.14%
Jain490.02%
Buddhist210.01%
Sikh170.01%
Other religions and persuasions60%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Basantpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Basantpur Tehsil is 19.93 k (19,932), with 10.69 k (10,691) being males and 9.24 k (9,241) being females, making up 9.87% of the Basantpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 865 females for every 1000 males.

Basantpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Basantpur Tehsil is 1.82 Lac (1,82,075), with 94.28 k (94,277) being males and 87.80 k (87,798) being females, making up 90.13% of the Basantpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Basantpur Literacy Rate

Basantpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Basantpur Tehsil is 68.74 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Basantpur Tehsil is 48.8 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Basantpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.91%, while in the rural regions of Basantpur Tehsil, it is around 56.76%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Basantpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.2 68.74 48.8
Urban Area 79.91 86.67 71.92
Rural Area 56.76 66.53 46.2

Literacy Rate by Religion in Basantpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 62.56 73.01 50.93
Muslim 52.31 59.69 44.62
Christian 71.83 81.2 61.34
Religion not stated 36.46 58.51 15.31

Basantpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Basantpur Tehsil is 37.74 k (37,736) with 19.48 k (19,476) males and 18.26 k (18,260) females, which is 18.68% of Basantpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Basantpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Basantpur Tehsil is 483 (483) with 271 (271) males and 212 (212) females, which is 0.24% of Basantpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 783 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Basantpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 925
Urban Area 865
Rural Area 932

Sex Ratio by Religion in Basantpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 909
Muslim 955
Christian 870
Religion not stated 1044

Basantpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Basantpur Tehsil is 256.8 Square KM, with a population density of 787 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Basantpur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Basantpur Tehsil are 94.The Total Number of households in Basantpur Tehsil are 40.25 k(40,254).

Basantpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Basantpur Tehsil, there are about 65.63 k (65,633) workers, making up nearly 32.49% of the Basantpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.71 k (47,707) are male workers, and about 17.93 k (17,926) are female workers.

Basantpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.49 Lac (2,48,806) 23.17%
2025 2.52 Lac (2,52,329) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 2.56 Lac (2,55,762) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 2.59 Lac (2,59,130) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 2.62 Lac (2,62,497) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 2.66 Lac (2,65,865) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 2.69 Lac (2,69,233) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 2.72 Lac (2,72,324) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 2.75 Lac (2,75,215) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 2.78 Lac (2,78,107) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 2.81 Lac (2,80,999) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 2.84 Lac (2,83,891) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 2.87 Lac (2,86,782) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Basantpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.87 Lac (2,86,782), with a male population of 1.48 Lac (1,47,714) and a female population of 1.39 Lac (1,39,078). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Basantpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Basantpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Basantpur is 2.02 Lac (2,02,007).

The estimated population of Basantpur in 2024 is approximately 2.49 Lac (2,48,806).

Hindu constitute 65.17% of Basantpur population, amounting to approximately 1.32 Lac (1,31,655) people.

Muslim constitute 34.49% of Basantpur population, totaling around 69.68 k (69,676) people.

Hindu: 65.17%, Muslim: 34.49%, Christian: 0.15%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Jain: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Basantpur is 37.74 k (18.68%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 483 (0.24%).

In Basantpur, 19.93 k (9.87%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.82 Lac (90.13%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Basantpur is 59.2%, with male literacy at 68.74% and female literacy at 48.8%.

The sex ratio in Basantpur is 925 females for every 1000 males.

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