Poreyahat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Poreyahat Tehsil has a population of 1.87 Lac (1,87,489) with 95.81 k (95,814) males and 91.68 k (91,675) females.The sex ratio in Poreyahat is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Poreyahat Tehsil is 31.65 k (31,648) which is 16.88% of Poreyahat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Poreyahat Tehsil is 964 females for every 1000 males.

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

Poreyahat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Poreyahat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.27 Lac (2,26,528), indicating a 20.82% increased from Poreyahat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.

Poreyahat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Poreyahat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.29 Lac (2,29,331), projecting a 22.32% increased from Poreyahat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.13 Lac.

Poreyahat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Poreyahat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.51 Lac (1,51,283), accounting for 80.69% of the Poreyahat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 77.81 k (77,808), and the Hindu female population is around 73.48 k (73,475).

Poreyahat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Poreyahat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.73 k (15,733), accounting for 8.39% of the Poreyahat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.99 k (7,993), and the Muslim female population is around 7.74 k (7,740).

Poreyahat Religion Wise Population

Poreyahat Urban Population

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

Poreyahat Rural Population

The Rural population of Poreyahat Tehsil is 1.87 Lac (1,87,489), with 95.81 k (95,814) being males and 91.68 k (91,675) being females, making up 100% of the Poreyahat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Poreyahat Literacy Rate

Poreyahat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Poreyahat Tehsil is 69.3 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Poreyahat Tehsil is 42.76 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Poreyahat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Poreyahat Tehsil, it is around 56.33%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Poreyahat

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	56.33	69.3	42.76
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	56.33	69.3	42.76

Literacy Rate by Religion in Poreyahat

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	57.05	70.11	43.22
Muslim	51.03	63.79	37.64
Christian	63.91	75.09	53.36
Other religions and persuasions	42.11	56.05	28.5

Poreyahat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Poreyahat Tehsil is 12.35 k (12,347) with 6.40 k (6,401) males and 5.95 k (5,946) females, which is 6.59% of Poreyahat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Poreyahat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Poreyahat Tehsil is 59.48 k (59,481) with 29.33 k (29,325) males and 30.16 k (30,156) females, which is 31.73% of Poreyahat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1029 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Poreyahat

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	957
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	957

Sex Ratio by Religion in Poreyahat

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	945
Muslim	969
Christian	1064
Other religions and persuasions	1027

Poreyahat Area & Households

The Total Area of Poreyahat Tehsil is 475.54 Square KM, with a population density of 394 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Poreyahat Tehsil are 213.The Total Number of households in Poreyahat Tehsil are 37.59 k(37,594).

Poreyahat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Poreyahat Tehsil, there are about 81.33 k (81,334) workers, making up nearly 43.38% of the Poreyahat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.43 k (50,426) are male workers, and about 30.91 k (30,908) are female workers.

Poreyahat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Poreyahat Census Frequently Asked Questions