Villages In Saraiyahat Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Saraiyahat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Saraiyahat Tehsil has a population of 1.56 Lac (1,56,291) with 80.54 k (80,535) males and 75.76 k (75,756) females.The sex ratio in Saraiyahat is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Saraiyahat Tehsil is 27.42 k (27,416) which is 17.54% of Saraiyahat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Saraiyahat Tehsil is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Saraiyahat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.

1.56 Lac

Toatl Population

80.54 k

Male Population

75.76 k

Female Population

Saraiyahat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Saraiyahat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,88,834), indicating a 20.82% increased from Saraiyahat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 96.96 k, and the estimated female population is 91.87 k.

Saraiyahat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Saraiyahat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,91,170), projecting a 22.32% increased from Saraiyahat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 98.12 k, and the estimated female population is 93.04 k.

Saraiyahat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Saraiyahat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.40 Lac (1,40,122), accounting for 89.65% of the Saraiyahat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 72.21 k (72,214), and the Hindu female population is around 67.91 k (67,908).

Saraiyahat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Saraiyahat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.82 k (13,823), accounting for 8.84% of the Saraiyahat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.17 k (7,165), and the Muslim female population is around 6.66 k (6,658).

Saraiyahat Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,40,12289.65%
Muslim13,8238.84%
Christian1,0380.66%
Other religions and persuasions1,0300.66%
Religion not stated1750.11%
Jain540.03%
Buddhist270.02%
Sikh220.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Saraiyahat Urban Population

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

Saraiyahat Rural Population

The Rural population of Saraiyahat Tehsil is 1.56 Lac (1,56,291), with 80.54 k (80,535) being males and 75.76 k (75,756) being females, making up 100% of the Saraiyahat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Saraiyahat Literacy Rate

Saraiyahat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 58.65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Saraiyahat Tehsil is 70.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Saraiyahat Tehsil is 46.23 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Saraiyahat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Saraiyahat Tehsil, it is around 58.65%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Saraiyahat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 58.65 70.34 46.23
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 58.65 70.34 46.23

Literacy Rate by Religion in Saraiyahat

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 58.61 70.2 46.27
Muslim 60.39 72.9 46.81
Christian 59.68 71.53 48.57
Other religions and persuasions 41.77 52.93 31.28

Saraiyahat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Saraiyahat Tehsil is 14.19 k (14,191) with 7.37 k (7,372) males and 6.82 k (6,819) females, which is 9.08% of Saraiyahat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Saraiyahat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Saraiyahat Tehsil is 28.05 k (28,050) with 13.90 k (13,899) males and 14.15 k (14,151) females, which is 17.95% of Saraiyahat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Saraiyahat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 941
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 941

Sex Ratio by Religion in Saraiyahat

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 941
Muslim 930
Christian 1044
Other religions and persuasions 1032

Saraiyahat Area & Households

The Total Area of Saraiyahat Tehsil is 313.05 Square KM, with a population density of 499 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Saraiyahat Tehsil are 352.The Total Number of households in Saraiyahat Tehsil are 31.37 k(31,370).

Saraiyahat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Saraiyahat Tehsil, there are about 76.42 k (76,420) workers, making up nearly 48.9% of the Saraiyahat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.68 k (43,677) are male workers, and about 32.74 k (32,743) are female workers.

Saraiyahat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.89 Lac (1,88,834) 20.82%
2025 1.91 Lac (1,91,170) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 1.93 Lac (1,93,375) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 1.95 Lac (1,95,486) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 1.98 Lac (1,97,597) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 2.00 Lac (1,99,713) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 2.02 Lac (2,01,824) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 2.04 Lac (2,03,766) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 2.06 Lac (2,05,596) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 2.07 Lac (2,07,421) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 2.09 Lac (2,09,245) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 2.11 Lac (2,11,070) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 2.13 Lac (2,12,895) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Saraiyahat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.13 Lac (2,12,895), with a male population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,676) and a female population of 1.04 Lac (1,04,211). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Saraiyahat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Saraiyahat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Saraiyahat is 1.56 Lac (1,56,291).

The estimated population of Saraiyahat in 2024 is approximately 1.89 Lac (1,88,834).

Hindu constitute 89.65% of Saraiyahat population, amounting to approximately 1.40 Lac (1,40,122) people.

Muslim constitute 8.84% of Saraiyahat population, totaling around 13.82 k (13,823) people.

Hindu: 89.65%, Muslim: 8.84%, Christian: 0.66%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.66%, Religion not stated: 0.11%, Jain: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Saraiyahat is 14.19 k (9.08%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 28.05 k (17.95%).

In Saraiyahat, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.56 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Saraiyahat is 58.65%, with male literacy at 70.34% and female literacy at 46.23%.

The sex ratio in Saraiyahat is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Saraiyahat population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.28% up to 2036.