Udhwa Population in 2025

In 2025, Udhwa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.17 Lac (2,16,823), indicating a 22.32% increased from Udhwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Udhwa Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Udhwa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.19 Lac (2,19,323), projecting a 23.73% increased from Udhwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.

Udhwa Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Udhwa Tehsil has a population of 1.77 Lac (1,77,263) with 90.97 k (90,967) males and 86.30 k (86,296) females.The sex ratio in Udhwa is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Udhwa Tehsil is 38.51 k (38,505) which is 21.72% of Udhwa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Udhwa Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.

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

Udhwa Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Udhwa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.13 Lac (1,12,974), accounting for 63.73% of the Udhwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 57.87 k (57,867), and the Muslim female population is around 55.11 k (55,107).

Udhwa Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Udhwa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 61.36 k (61,360), accounting for 34.62% of the Udhwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 31.65 k (31,650), and the Hindu female population is around 29.71 k (29,710).

Udhwa Religion Wise Population

Udhwa Urban Population

The Urban population of Udhwa Tehsil is 9.54 k (9,536), with 4.85 k (4,845) being males and 4.69 k (4,691) being females, making up 5.38% of the Udhwa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Udhwa Rural Population

The Rural population of Udhwa Tehsil is 1.68 Lac (1,67,727), with 86.12 k (86,122) being males and 81.61 k (81,605) being females, making up 94.62% of the Udhwa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Udhwa Literacy Rate

Udhwa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 47.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Udhwa Tehsil is 53.81 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Udhwa Tehsil is 40.68 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Udhwa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 47%, while in the rural regions of Udhwa Tehsil, it is around 47.44%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Udhwa

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	47.42	53.81	40.68
Urban Area	47	55.03	38.67
Rural Area	47.44	53.74	40.78

Literacy Rate by Religion in Udhwa

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	43.53	49.12	37.65
Hindu	54.04	61.67	45.91
Christian	47.57	55.56	39.93
Other religions and persuasions	40.67	50.7	31.65

Udhwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Udhwa Tehsil is 6.27 k (6,269) with 3.21 k (3,205) males and 3.06 k (3,064) females, which is 3.54% of Udhwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Udhwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Udhwa Tehsil is 9.74 k (9,741) with 4.81 k (4,811) males and 4.93 k (4,930) females, which is 5.5% of Udhwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1025 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Udhwa

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	949
Urban Area	969
Rural Area	948

Sex Ratio by Religion in Udhwa

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	953
Hindu	939
Christian	1040
Other religions and persuasions	1115

Udhwa Area & Households

The Total Area of Udhwa Tehsil is 92.04 Square KM, with a population density of 1,926 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Udhwa Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Udhwa Tehsil are 128.The Total Number of households in Udhwa Tehsil are 31.82 k(31,815).

Udhwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Udhwa Tehsil, there are about 67.06 k (67,055) workers, making up nearly 37.83% of the Udhwa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.18 k (43,183) are male workers, and about 23.87 k (23,872) are female workers.

Udhwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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