Sahibganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sahibganj District has a population of 11.51 Lac (11,50,567) with 5.89 Lac (5,89,391) males and 5.61 Lac (5,61,176) females.The sex ratio in Sahibganj is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sahibganj District is 2.22 Lac (2,21,955) which is 19.29% of Sahibganj District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sahibganj District is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sahibganj District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Sahibganj Population Census 2011
- Sahibganj Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Sahibganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sahibganj District current estimated population is projected to be 13.90 Lac (13,90,137), indicating a 20.82% increased from Sahibganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.81 Lac.
Sahibganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sahibganj District estimated population is projected to be 14.07 Lac (14,07,335), projecting a 22.32% increased from Sahibganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.89 Lac.
Sahibganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sahibganj District, with a total Hindu population of 6.28 Lac (6,28,044), accounting for 54.59% of the Sahibganj District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.24 Lac (3,23,681), and the Hindu female population is around 3.04 Lac (3,04,363).
Sahibganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sahibganj District, with a total Muslim population of 3.98 Lac (3,98,243), accounting for 34.61% of the Sahibganj District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.04 Lac (2,04,214), and the Muslim female population is around 1.94 Lac (1,94,029).
Sahibganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,28,044 | 54.59% |
| Muslim | 3,98,243 | 34.61% |
| Christian | 83,208 | 7.23% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 38,426 | 3.34% |
| Religion not stated | 2,078 | 0.18% |
| Buddhist | 245 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 198 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 125 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSahibganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Sahibganj District is 1.60 Lac (1,59,666), with 83.50 k (83,499) being males and 76.17 k (76,167) being females, making up 13.88% of the Sahibganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Sahibganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Sahibganj District is 9.91 Lac (9,90,901), with 5.06 Lac (5,05,892) being males and 4.85 Lac (4,85,009) being females, making up 86.12% of the Sahibganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Sahibganj Literacy Rate
Sahibganj District has a literacy rate of 52.04% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sahibganj District is 60.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sahibganj District is 43.31 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sahibganj District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.2%, while in the rural regions of Sahibganj District, it is around 48.45%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sahibganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52.04 | 60.34 | 43.31 |
| Urban Area | 73.2 | 79.52 | 66.23 |
| Rural Area | 48.45 | 56.99 | 39.53 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sahibganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 54.46 | 63.38 | 44.94 |
| Muslim | 49.78 | 56.68 | 42.49 |
| Christian | 51.53 | 60.33 | 42.99 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 35.58 | 45.11 | 26.35 |
Sahibganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sahibganj District is 72.34 k (72,341) with 37.32 k (37,317) males and 35.02 k (35,024) females, which is 6.29% of Sahibganj District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Sahibganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sahibganj District is 3.08 Lac (3,08,343) with 1.53 Lac (1,53,435) males and 1.55 Lac (1,54,908) females, which is 26.8% of Sahibganj District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sahibganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 953 |
| Urban Area | 913 |
| Rural Area | 959 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sahibganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 941 |
| Muslim | 951 |
| Christian | 1023 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1024 |
Sahibganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Sahibganj District is 2,063 Square KM, with a population density of 558 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sahibganj District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Sahibganj District are 1,813.The Total Number of households in Sahibganj District are 2.27 Lac(2,27,023).
Sahibganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sahibganj District, there are about 4.90 Lac (4,90,202) workers, making up nearly 42.61% of the Sahibganj District total population. Out of these, around 2.96 Lac (2,95,690) are male workers, and about 1.95 Lac (1,94,512) are female workers.
Sahibganj - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Sahibganj district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,69,359, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 11,50,567 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 25.91% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.52%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Sahibganj District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 2,69,359 to 11,50,567.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 25.91%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2.69 Lac | ----- | ----- | 1.33 Lac | 1.36 Lac |
| 1911 | 2.80 Lac | 10.89 k | 4.042931552 | 1.39 Lac | 1.41 Lac |
| 1921 | 2.68 Lac | -12.50 k | -4.460319216 | 1.33 Lac | 1.34 Lac |
| 1931 | 3.06 Lac | 38.29 k | 14.30070701 | 1.53 Lac | 1.53 Lac |
| 1941 | 3.34 Lac | 27.50 k | 8.986109613 | 1.67 Lac | 1.66 Lac |
| 1951 | 3.47 Lac | 13.08 k | 3.920069557 | 1.74 Lac | 1.72 Lac |
| 1961 | 4.14 Lac | 67.66 k | 19.52079396 | 2.10 Lac | 2.05 Lac |
| 1971 | 5.07 Lac | 92.90 k | 22.42533377 | 2.59 Lac | 2.48 Lac |
| 1981 | 6.16 Lac | 1.08 Lac | 21.37682874 | 3.15 Lac | 3.01 Lac |
| 1991 | 7.37 Lac | 1.21 Lac | 19.69398911 | 3.83 Lac | 3.54 Lac |
| 2001 | 9.28 Lac | 1.91 Lac | 25.91285702 | 4.78 Lac | 4.50 Lac |
| 2011 | 11.51 Lac | 2.23 Lac | 24.01424922 | 5.89 Lac | 5.61 Lac |
Sahibganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.90 Lac (13,90,137) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 14.07 Lac (14,07,335) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 14.24 Lac (14,23,566) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 14.39 Lac (14,39,107) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 14.55 Lac (14,54,648) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 14.70 Lac (14,70,223) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 14.86 Lac (14,85,764) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 15.00 Lac (15,00,061) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 15.14 Lac (15,13,530) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 15.27 Lac (15,26,964) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 15.40 Lac (15,40,398) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 15.54 Lac (15,53,832) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 15.67 Lac (15,67,266) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sahibganj District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 15.67 Lac (15,67,266), with a male population of 7.95 Lac (7,95,335) and a female population of 7.72 Lac (7,71,959). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Sahibganj District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.