Banihal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Banihal Tehsil has a population of 1.25 Lac (1,25,045) with 64.99 k (64,992) males and 60.05 k (60,053) females.The sex ratio in Banihal is 925, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Banihal Tehsil is 25.34 k (25,344) which is 20.27% of Banihal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Banihal Tehsil is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Banihal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ramban District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Banihal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Banihal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.39 Lac (1,39,415), indicating a 11.49% increased from Banihal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 71.70 k, and the estimated female population is 67.73 k.
Banihal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Banihal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.40 Lac (1,40,397), projecting a 12.28% increased from Banihal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 72.16 k, and the estimated female population is 68.28 k.
Banihal Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Banihal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.09 Lac (1,09,011), accounting for 87.18% of the Banihal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 56.26 k (56,255), and the Muslim female population is around 52.76 k (52,756).
Banihal Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Banihal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 15.42 k (15,424), accounting for 12.33% of the Banihal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.40 k (8,396), and the Hindu female population is around 7.03 k (7,028).
Banihal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,09,011 | 87.18% |
| Hindu | 15,424 | 12.33% |
| Religion not stated | 216 | 0.17% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 209 | 0.17% |
| Christian | 147 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 33 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBanihal Urban Population
The Urban population of Banihal Tehsil is 3.90 k (3,900), with 2.45 k (2,453) being males and 1.45 k (1,447) being females, making up 3.12% of the Banihal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 590 females for every 1000 males.
Banihal Rural Population
The Rural population of Banihal Tehsil is 1.21 Lac (1,21,145), with 62.54 k (62,539) being males and 58.61 k (58,606) being females, making up 96.88% of the Banihal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Banihal Literacy Rate
Banihal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 52.9% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Banihal Tehsil is 68.95 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Banihal Tehsil is 35.48 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Banihal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.77%, while in the rural regions of Banihal Tehsil, it is around 51.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Banihal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52.9 | 68.95 | 35.48 |
| Urban Area | 83.77 | 91.33 | 70.31 |
| Rural Area | 51.77 | 67.94 | 34.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Banihal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 51.34 | 66.77 | 34.91 |
| Hindu | 63.58 | 83.17 | 39.66 |
| Religion not stated | 67.92 | 88.51 | 43.06 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 35.03 | 41.86 | 26.76 |
Banihal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Banihal Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Banihal Tehsil.
Banihal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Banihal Tehsil is 11.74 k (11,738) with 6.24 k (6,236) males and 5.50 k (5,502) females, which is 9.39% of Banihal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 883 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Banihal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 925 |
| Urban Area | 590 |
| Rural Area | 938 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Banihal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 938 |
| Hindu | 838 |
| Religion not stated | 816 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 867 |
Banihal Area & Households
The Total Area of Banihal Tehsil is 563.08 Square KM, with a population density of 222 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Banihal Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Banihal Tehsil are 34.The Total Number of households in Banihal Tehsil are 25.02 k(25,018).
Banihal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Banihal Tehsil, there are about 34.68 k (34,676) workers, making up nearly 27.73% of the Banihal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.52 k (28,519) are male workers, and about 6.16 k (6,157) are female workers.
Banihal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.39 Lac (1,39,415) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.40 Lac (1,40,397) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,360) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,303) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,245) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.44 Lac (1,44,187) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,130) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.46 Lac (1,45,981) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.47 Lac (1,46,761) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.48 Lac (1,47,541) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.48 Lac (1,48,332) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,112) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,892) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Banihal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.50 Lac (1,49,892), with a male population of 76.31 k (76,308) and a female population of 73.64 k (73,640). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Banihal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.