Rajmahal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajmahal Tehsil has a population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,413) with 86.93 k (86,928) males and 81.49 k (81,485) females.The sex ratio in Rajmahal is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajmahal Tehsil is 33.88 k (33,882) which is 20.12% of Rajmahal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajmahal Tehsil is 945 females for every 1000 males.

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

Rajmahal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajmahal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.03 Lac (2,03,480), indicating a 20.82% increased from Rajmahal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.82 k.

Rajmahal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajmahal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.06 Lac (2,05,998), projecting a 22.32% increased from Rajmahal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.00 Lac.

Rajmahal Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajmahal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 86.27 k (86,273), accounting for 51.23% of the Rajmahal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 44.87 k (44,869), and the Hindu female population is around 41.40 k (41,404).

Rajmahal Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajmahal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 76.75 k (76,745), accounting for 45.57% of the Rajmahal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 39.25 k (39,254), and the Muslim female population is around 37.49 k (37,491).

Rajmahal Religion Wise Population

Rajmahal Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajmahal Tehsil is 27.85 k (27,850), with 14.56 k (14,564) being males and 13.29 k (13,286) being females, making up 16.54% of the Rajmahal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Rajmahal Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajmahal Tehsil is 1.41 Lac (1,40,563), with 72.36 k (72,364) being males and 68.20 k (68,199) being females, making up 83.46% of the Rajmahal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Rajmahal Literacy Rate

Rajmahal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 52.85% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajmahal Tehsil is 60.88 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajmahal Tehsil is 44.27 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rajmahal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 65.87%, while in the rural regions of Rajmahal Tehsil, it is around 50.17%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajmahal

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	52.85	60.88	44.27
Urban Area	65.87	71.72	59.4
Rural Area	50.17	58.6	41.21

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajmahal

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	59.33	68.27	49.66
Muslim	44.19	50.74	37.28
Other religions and persuasions	58.52	70.76	46.72
Christian	73.66	82.61	62.42

Rajmahal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajmahal Tehsil is 7.71 k (7,712) with 3.90 k (3,899) males and 3.81 k (3,813) females, which is 4.58% of Rajmahal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Rajmahal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajmahal Tehsil is 8.98 k (8,980) with 4.64 k (4,644) males and 4.34 k (4,336) females, which is 5.33% of Rajmahal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajmahal

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	938
Urban Area	913
Rural Area	943

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajmahal

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	923
Muslim	956
Other religions and persuasions	1003
Christian	771

Rajmahal Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajmahal Tehsil is 245.33 Square KM, with a population density of 686 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajmahal Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajmahal Tehsil are 146.The Total Number of households in Rajmahal Tehsil are 31.31 k(31,306).

Rajmahal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajmahal Tehsil, there are about 72.08 k (72,082) workers, making up nearly 42.8% of the Rajmahal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.33 k (43,329) are male workers, and about 28.75 k (28,753) are female workers.

Rajmahal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Rajmahal Census Frequently Asked Questions