Bhawnathpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhawnathpur Tehsil has a population of 85.32 k (85,319) with 44.67 k (44,673) males and 40.65 k (40,646) females.The sex ratio in Bhawnathpur is 910, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhawnathpur Tehsil is 15.46 k (15,457) which is 18.12% of Bhawnathpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhawnathpur Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.

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

Bhawnathpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhawnathpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.03 Lac (1,03,084), indicating a 20.82% increased from Bhawnathpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 53.79 k, and the estimated female population is 49.29 k.

Bhawnathpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhawnathpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.04 Lac (1,04,360), projecting a 22.32% increased from Bhawnathpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 54.43 k, and the estimated female population is 49.92 k.

Bhawnathpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhawnathpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 78.11 k (78,109), accounting for 91.55% of the Bhawnathpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 40.95 k (40,948), and the Hindu female population is around 37.16 k (37,161).

Bhawnathpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhawnathpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.79 k (6,792), accounting for 7.96% of the Bhawnathpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.52 k (3,515), and the Muslim female population is around 3.28 k (3,277).

Bhawnathpur Religion Wise Population

Bhawnathpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Bhawnathpur Tehsil is 5.26 k (5,262), with 2.80 k (2,801) being males and 2.46 k (2,461) being females, making up 6.17% of the Bhawnathpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 879 females for every 1000 males.

Bhawnathpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhawnathpur Tehsil is 80.06 k (80,057), with 41.87 k (41,872) being males and 38.19 k (38,185) being females, making up 93.83% of the Bhawnathpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Bhawnathpur Literacy Rate

Bhawnathpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhawnathpur Tehsil is 72.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhawnathpur Tehsil is 46.53 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bhawnathpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.54%, while in the rural regions of Bhawnathpur Tehsil, it is around 59.1%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhawnathpur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	60.17	72.5	46.53
Urban Area	75.54	83.27	66.64
Rural Area	59.1	71.73	45.16

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhawnathpur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	59.93	72.08	46.44
Muslim	62.29	76.86	46.68
Christian	76.88	89.13	64.89
Buddhist	68.57	77.92	57.14

Bhawnathpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhawnathpur Tehsil is 21.93 k (21,928) with 11.41 k (11,409) males and 10.52 k (10,519) females, which is 25.7% of Bhawnathpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Bhawnathpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhawnathpur Tehsil is 10.88 k (10,876) with 5.64 k (5,642) males and 5.23 k (5,234) females, which is 12.75% of Bhawnathpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhawnathpur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	910
Urban Area	879
Rural Area	912

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhawnathpur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	908
Muslim	933
Christian	1048
Buddhist	912

Bhawnathpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhawnathpur Tehsil is 248.51 Square KM, with a population density of 343 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhawnathpur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhawnathpur Tehsil are 27.The Total Number of households in Bhawnathpur Tehsil are 16.80 k(16,804).

Bhawnathpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhawnathpur Tehsil, there are about 38.07 k (38,069) workers, making up nearly 44.62% of the Bhawnathpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 22.30 k (22,300) are male workers, and about 15.77 k (15,769) are female workers.

Bhawnathpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Bhawnathpur Census Frequently Asked Questions