Barkatha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barkatha Tehsil has a population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,269) with 62.85 k (62,849) males and 59.42 k (59,420) females.The sex ratio in Barkatha is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barkatha Tehsil is 22.32 k (22,324) which is 18.26% of Barkatha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barkatha Tehsil is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barkatha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Hazaribagh District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Barkatha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barkatha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.48 Lac (1,47,728), indicating a 20.82% increased from Barkatha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 75.67 k, and the estimated female population is 72.06 k.
Barkatha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barkatha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.50 Lac (1,49,556), projecting a 22.32% increased from Barkatha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 76.58 k, and the estimated female population is 72.98 k.
Barkatha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Barkatha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.05 Lac (1,05,021), accounting for 85.89% of the Barkatha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.07 k (54,069), and the Hindu female population is around 50.95 k (50,952).
Barkatha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barkatha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.61 k (15,610), accounting for 12.77% of the Barkatha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.97 k (7,972), and the Muslim female population is around 7.64 k (7,638).
Barkatha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,05,021 | 85.89% |
| Muslim | 15,610 | 12.77% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,233 | 1.01% |
| Religion not stated | 195 | 0.16% |
| Christian | 193 | 0.16% |
| Sikh | 16 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarkatha Urban Population
The Urban population of Barkatha Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Barkatha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Barkatha Rural Population
The Rural population of Barkatha Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,22,269), with 62.85 k (62,849) being males and 59.42 k (59,420) being females, making up 100% of the Barkatha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Barkatha Literacy Rate
Barkatha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.44% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barkatha Tehsil is 76.33 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barkatha Tehsil is 45.69 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barkatha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Barkatha Tehsil, it is around 61.44%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barkatha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.44 | 76.33 | 45.69 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 61.44 | 76.33 | 45.69 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barkatha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.94 | 77.17 | 45.81 |
| Muslim | 58.97 | 71.61 | 45.55 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 41.14 | 56.35 | 26.97 |
| Religion not stated | 76.81 | 84.51 | 68.66 |
Barkatha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barkatha Tehsil is 15.76 k (15,761) with 8.06 k (8,064) males and 7.70 k (7,697) females, which is 12.89% of Barkatha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Barkatha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barkatha Tehsil is 7.45 k (7,451) with 3.70 k (3,704) males and 3.75 k (3,747) females, which is 6.09% of Barkatha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barkatha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 946 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 946 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barkatha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 943 |
| Muslim | 959 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1049 |
| Religion not stated | 912 |
Barkatha Area & Households
The Total Area of Barkatha Tehsil is 228.75 Square KM, with a population density of 535 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Barkatha Tehsil are 83.The Total Number of households in Barkatha Tehsil are 20.20 k(20,203).
Barkatha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barkatha Tehsil, there are about 47.12 k (47,122) workers, making up nearly 38.54% of the Barkatha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 29.64 k (29,643) are male workers, and about 17.48 k (17,479) are female workers.
Barkatha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.48 Lac (1,47,728) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,556) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.51 Lac (1,51,281) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.53 Lac (1,52,932) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.55 Lac (1,54,584) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.56 Lac (1,56,239) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,890) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.59 Lac (1,59,410) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.61 Lac (1,60,841) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.62 Lac (1,62,269) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.64 Lac (1,63,696) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,124) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.67 Lac (1,66,551) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barkatha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.67 Lac (1,66,551), with a male population of 84.81 k (84,810) and a female population of 81.74 k (81,739). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Barkatha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.