Bishungarh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bishungarh Tehsil has a population of 1.56 Lac (1,56,477) with 79.01 k (79,009) males and 77.47 k (77,468) females.The sex ratio in Bishungarh is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bishungarh Tehsil is 27.44 k (27,438) which is 17.53% of Bishungarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bishungarh Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.

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

Bishungarh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bishungarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,89,059), indicating a 20.82% increased from Bishungarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 95.12 k, and the estimated female population is 93.95 k.

Bishungarh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bishungarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,91,398), projecting a 22.32% increased from Bishungarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 96.27 k, and the estimated female population is 95.15 k.

Bishungarh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bishungarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.29 Lac (1,28,784), accounting for 82.3% of the Bishungarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 64.88 k (64,876), and the Hindu female population is around 63.91 k (63,908).

Bishungarh Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bishungarh Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24.96 k (24,964), accounting for 15.95% of the Bishungarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.77 k (12,769), and the Muslim female population is around 12.20 k (12,195).

Bishungarh Religion Wise Population

Bishungarh Urban Population

The Urban population of Bishungarh Tehsil is 10.13 k (10,126), with 5.31 k (5,306) being males and 4.82 k (4,820) being females, making up 6.47% of the Bishungarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Bishungarh Rural Population

The Rural population of Bishungarh Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,46,351), with 73.70 k (73,703) being males and 72.65 k (72,648) being females, making up 93.53% of the Bishungarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Bishungarh Literacy Rate

Bishungarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.04% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bishungarh Tehsil is 76.08 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bishungarh Tehsil is 47.88 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bishungarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.53%, while in the rural regions of Bishungarh Tehsil, it is around 60.57%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bishungarh

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	62.04	76.08	47.88
Urban Area	82.53	90.14	74.16
Rural Area	60.57	75.03	46.09

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bishungarh

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	61.47	75.6	47.34
Muslim	67.05	80.63	52.85
Other religions and persuasions	36.67	50.64	22.54
Christian	42.05	56.04	29.67

Bishungarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bishungarh Tehsil is 17.25 k (17,254) with 8.67 k (8,672) males and 8.58 k (8,582) females, which is 11.03% of Bishungarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Bishungarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bishungarh Tehsil is 15.69 k (15,685) with 7.78 k (7,775) males and 7.91 k (7,910) females, which is 10.02% of Bishungarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bishungarh

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	981
Urban Area	909
Rural Area	986

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bishungarh

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	986
Muslim	956
Other religions and persuasions	1003
Christian	1068

Bishungarh Area & Households

The Total Area of Bishungarh Tehsil is 354.48 Square KM, with a population density of 441 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bishungarh Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Bishungarh Tehsil are 97.The Total Number of households in Bishungarh Tehsil are 26.31 k(26,309).

Bishungarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bishungarh Tehsil, there are about 73.79 k (73,792) workers, making up nearly 47.16% of the Bishungarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.82 k (39,823) are male workers, and about 33.97 k (33,969) are female workers.

Bishungarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Bishungarh Census Frequently Asked Questions