Barkagaon Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barkagaon Tehsil has a population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,839) with 70.36 k (70,358) males and 66.48 k (66,481) females.The sex ratio in Barkagaon is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barkagaon Tehsil is 22.11 k (22,108) which is 16.16% of Barkagaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barkagaon Tehsil is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barkagaon Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Hazaribagh District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Barkagaon Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barkagaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.65 Lac (1,65,332), indicating a 20.82% increased from Barkagaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 84.71 k, and the estimated female population is 80.62 k.
Barkagaon Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barkagaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.67 Lac (1,67,377), projecting a 22.32% increased from Barkagaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 85.73 k, and the estimated female population is 81.65 k.
Barkagaon Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Barkagaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.15 Lac (1,14,577), accounting for 83.73% of the Barkagaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 58.70 k (58,697), and the Hindu female population is around 55.88 k (55,880).
Barkagaon Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barkagaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 18.76 k (18,763), accounting for 13.71% of the Barkagaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.86 k (9,858), and the Muslim female population is around 8.91 k (8,905).
Barkagaon Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,14,577 | 83.73% |
| Muslim | 18,763 | 13.71% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2,094 | 1.53% |
| Christian | 1,277 | 0.93% |
| Religion not stated | 100 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 7 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarkagaon Urban Population
The Urban population of Barkagaon Tehsil is 4.95 k (4,948), with 2.64 k (2,640) being males and 2.31 k (2,308) being females, making up 3.62% of the Barkagaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Barkagaon Rural Population
The Rural population of Barkagaon Tehsil is 1.32 Lac (1,31,891), with 67.72 k (67,718) being males and 64.17 k (64,173) being females, making up 96.38% of the Barkagaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Barkagaon Literacy Rate
Barkagaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.44% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barkagaon Tehsil is 74.91 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barkagaon Tehsil is 55.47 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barkagaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.7%, while in the rural regions of Barkagaon Tehsil, it is around 64.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barkagaon
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.44 | 74.91 | 55.47 |
| Urban Area | 78.7 | 88.29 | 67.84 |
| Rural Area | 64.93 | 74.36 | 55.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barkagaon
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.83 | 73.69 | 53.5 |
| Muslim | 76.13 | 83.17 | 68.4 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 53.06 | 62.59 | 43.71 |
| Christian | 72.05 | 78.04 | 65.85 |
Barkagaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barkagaon Tehsil is 25.52 k (25,521) with 13.04 k (13,043) males and 12.48 k (12,478) females, which is 18.65% of Barkagaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Barkagaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barkagaon Tehsil is 16.87 k (16,866) with 8.54 k (8,544) males and 8.32 k (8,322) females, which is 12.33% of Barkagaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barkagaon
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 945 |
| Urban Area | 875 |
| Rural Area | 948 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barkagaon
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 953 |
| Muslim | 904 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 976 |
| Christian | 918 |
Barkagaon Area & Households
The Total Area of Barkagaon Tehsil is 363.7 Square KM, with a population density of 376 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barkagaon Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barkagaon Tehsil are 83.The Total Number of households in Barkagaon Tehsil are 25.76 k(25,760).
Barkagaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barkagaon Tehsil, there are about 51.46 k (51,464) workers, making up nearly 37.61% of the Barkagaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 33.05 k (33,046) are male workers, and about 18.42 k (18,418) are female workers.
Barkagaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,332) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.67 Lac (1,67,377) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,308) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,156) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,004) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,857) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,705) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,405) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.80 Lac (1,80,007) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.82 Lac (1,81,605) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.83 Lac (1,83,203) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,801) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,398) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barkagaon Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.86 Lac (1,86,398), with a male population of 94.94 k (94,943) and a female population of 91.45 k (91,452). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Barkagaon Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.