Barhait Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barhait Tehsil has a population of 1.30 Lac (1,30,227) with 66.40 k (66,401) males and 63.83 k (63,826) females.The sex ratio in Barhait is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barhait Tehsil is 23.90 k (23,895) which is 18.35% of Barhait Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barhait Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.

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

Barhait Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barhait Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,57,343), indicating a 20.82% increased from Barhait's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 79.94 k, and the estimated female population is 77.40 k.

Barhait Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barhait Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.59 Lac (1,59,290), projecting a 22.32% increased from Barhait's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 80.90 k, and the estimated female population is 78.39 k.

Barhait Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barhait Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 75.17 k (75,169), accounting for 57.72% of the Barhait Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 38.37 k (38,366), and the Hindu female population is around 36.80 k (36,803).

Barhait Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barhait Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 26.31 k (26,306), accounting for 20.2% of the Barhait Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.75 k (13,754), and the Muslim female population is around 12.55 k (12,552).

Barhait Religion Wise Population

Barhait Urban Population

The Urban population of Barhait Tehsil is 14.49 k (14,485), with 7.48 k (7,479) being males and 7.01 k (7,006) being females, making up 11.12% of the Barhait total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Barhait Rural Population

The Rural population of Barhait Tehsil is 1.16 Lac (1,15,742), with 58.92 k (58,922) being males and 56.82 k (56,820) being females, making up 88.88% of the Barhait total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Barhait Literacy Rate

Barhait Tehsil has a literacy rate of 42.5% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barhait Tehsil is 52.44 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barhait Tehsil is 32.17 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barhait Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 62.69%, while in the rural regions of Barhait Tehsil, it is around 39.96%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barhait

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	42.5	52.44	32.17
Urban Area	62.69	70.18	54.61
Rural Area	39.96	50.16	29.4

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barhait

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	41.62	51.31	31.48
Muslim	45.51	57	32.93
Christian	45.85	54.48	37.47
Other religions and persuasions	33.37	43.55	23.4

Barhait Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barhait Tehsil is 5.52 k (5,522) with 2.85 k (2,851) males and 2.67 k (2,671) females, which is 4.24% of Barhait Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Barhait Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barhait Tehsil is 70.23 k (70,233) with 35.14 k (35,140) males and 35.09 k (35,093) females, which is 53.93% of Barhait Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barhait

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	962
Urban Area	937
Rural Area	965

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barhait

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	960
Muslim	913
Christian	1020
Other religions and persuasions	1010

Barhait Area & Households

The Total Area of Barhait Tehsil is 352.01 Square KM, with a population density of 370 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barhait Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Barhait Tehsil are 273.The Total Number of households in Barhait Tehsil are 26.92 k(26,919).

Barhait Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barhait Tehsil, there are about 65.02 k (65,024) workers, making up nearly 49.93% of the Barhait Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.26 k (36,258) are male workers, and about 28.77 k (28,766) are female workers.

Barhait - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Barhait Census Frequently Asked Questions