Barhi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barhi Tehsil has a population of 1.32 Lac (1,31,669) with 67.92 k (67,918) males and 63.75 k (63,751) females.The sex ratio in Barhi is 939, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barhi Tehsil is 23.61 k (23,612) which is 17.93% of Barhi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barhi Tehsil is 915 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.32 Lac

Toatl Population

67.92 k

Male Population

63.75 k

Female Population

Barhi Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Barhi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.61 Lac (1,61,054), indicating a 22.32% increased from Barhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 82.75 k, and the estimated female population is 78.30 k.

Barhi Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Barhi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.63 Lac (1,62,911), projecting a 23.73% increased from Barhi's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 83.67 k, and the estimated female population is 79.24 k.

Barhi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barhi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.05 Lac (1,04,979), accounting for 79.73% of the Barhi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.30 k (54,298), and the Hindu female population is around 50.68 k (50,681).

Barhi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barhi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24.88 k (24,878), accounting for 18.89% of the Barhi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.72 k (12,722), and the Muslim female population is around 12.16 k (12,156).

Barhi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,04,97979.73%
Muslim24,87818.89%
Other religions and persuasions1,3631.04%
Christian3330.25%
Religion not stated930.07%
Sikh200.02%
Jain20%
Buddhist10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Barhi Urban Population

The Urban population of Barhi Tehsil is 20.13 k (20,125), with 10.42 k (10,422) being males and 9.70 k (9,703) being females, making up 15.28% of the Barhi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Barhi Rural Population

The Rural population of Barhi Tehsil is 1.12 Lac (1,11,544), with 57.50 k (57,496) being males and 54.05 k (54,048) being females, making up 84.72% of the Barhi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Barhi Literacy Rate

Barhi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.39% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barhi Tehsil is 79.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barhi Tehsil is 56.23 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barhi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.55%, while in the rural regions of Barhi Tehsil, it is around 66.31%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barhi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.39 79.87 56.23
Urban Area 79.55 86.43 72.16
Rural Area 66.31 78.64 53.28

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barhi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.51 80.42 55.84
Muslim 68.06 77.83 57.82
Other religions and persuasions 62.27 71.91 53.11
Christian 82.59 87.68 78.06

Barhi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barhi Tehsil is 22.70 k (22,696) with 11.70 k (11,699) males and 11.00 k (10,997) females, which is 17.24% of Barhi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Barhi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barhi Tehsil is 3.51 k (3,513) with 1.73 k (1,728) males and 1.79 k (1,785) females, which is 2.67% of Barhi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1033 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barhi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 939
Urban Area 932
Rural Area 941

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barhi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 934
Muslim 956
Other religions and persuasions 1011
Christian 1069

Barhi Area & Households

The Total Area of Barhi Tehsil is 292.31 Square KM, with a population density of 450 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barhi Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Barhi Tehsil are 122.The Total Number of households in Barhi Tehsil are 21.49 k(21,487).

Barhi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barhi Tehsil, there are about 50.76 k (50,755) workers, making up nearly 38.55% of the Barhi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.55 k (32,550) are male workers, and about 18.21 k (18,205) are female workers.

Barhi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.61 Lac (1,61,054) 22.32%
2026 1.63 Lac (1,62,911) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 1.65 Lac (1,64,690) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 1.66 Lac (1,66,468) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 1.68 Lac (1,68,250) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 1.70 Lac (1,70,029) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 1.72 Lac (1,71,665) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 1.73 Lac (1,73,206) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 1.75 Lac (1,74,744) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 1.76 Lac (1,76,281) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 1.78 Lac (1,77,818) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 1.79 Lac (1,79,356) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barhi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.79 Lac (1,79,356), with a male population of 91.65 k (91,650) and a female population of 87.70 k (87,697). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Barhi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.

Barhi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barhi is 1.32 Lac (1,31,669).

The estimated population of Barhi in 2025 is approximately 1.61 Lac (1,61,054).

Hindu constitute 79.73% of Barhi population, amounting to approximately 1.05 Lac (1,04,979) people.

Muslim constitute 18.89% of Barhi population, totaling around 24.88 k (24,878) people.

Hindu: 79.73%, Muslim: 18.89%, Other religions and persuasions: 1.04%, Christian: 0.25%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barhi is 22.70 k (17.24%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.51 k (2.67%).

In Barhi, 20.13 k (15.28%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.12 Lac (84.72%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barhi is 68.39%, with male literacy at 79.87% and female literacy at 56.23%.

The sex ratio in Barhi is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Barhi population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.26% up to 2036.