Baihar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Baihar Tehsil has a population of 2.84 Lac (2,84,352) with 1.40 Lac (1,40,250) males and 1.44 Lac (1,44,102) females.The sex ratio in Baihar is 1028, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Baihar Tehsil is 40.99 k (40,987) which is 14.41% of Baihar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Baihar Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Baihar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Balaghat District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Baihar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Baihar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.42 Lac (3,41,977), indicating a 20.27% increased from Baihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.74 Lac.
Baihar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Baihar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.46 Lac (3,45,973), projecting a 21.67% increased from Baihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.76 Lac.
Baihar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Baihar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.46 Lac (2,46,489), accounting for 86.68% of the Baihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.22 Lac (1,21,670), and the Hindu female population is around 1.25 Lac (1,24,819).
Baihar Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Baihar Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 26.21 k (26,213), accounting for 9.22% of the Baihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 12.80 k (12,797), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 13.42 k (13,416).
Baihar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,46,489 | 86.68% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 26,213 | 9.22% |
| Muslim | 4,634 | 1.63% |
| Buddhist | 3,706 | 1.3% |
| Christian | 2,337 | 0.82% |
| Religion not stated | 633 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 171 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 169 | 0.06% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBaihar Urban Population
The Urban population of Baihar Tehsil is 50.83 k (50,826), with 25.24 k (25,241) being males and 25.59 k (25,585) being females, making up 17.87% of the Baihar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Baihar Rural Population
The Rural population of Baihar Tehsil is 2.34 Lac (2,33,526), with 1.15 Lac (1,15,009) being males and 1.19 Lac (1,18,517) being females, making up 82.13% of the Baihar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1031 females for every 1000 males.
Baihar Literacy Rate
Baihar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Baihar Tehsil is 77.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Baihar Tehsil is 59.25 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Baihar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.54%, while in the rural regions of Baihar Tehsil, it is around 65.61%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Baihar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.99 | 77.03 | 59.25 |
| Urban Area | 78.54 | 85.22 | 71.99 |
| Rural Area | 65.61 | 75.17 | 56.41 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Baihar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.5 | 76.63 | 58.69 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 65.77 | 75.63 | 56.47 |
| Muslim | 85.25 | 90.43 | 80.02 |
| Buddhist | 85.42 | 91.76 | 79.35 |
Baihar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Baihar Tehsil is 8.57 k (8,570) with 4.28 k (4,280) males and 4.29 k (4,290) females, which is 3.01% of Baihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Baihar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Baihar Tehsil is 1.59 Lac (1,58,506) with 77.66 k (77,664) males and 80.84 k (80,842) females, which is 55.74% of Baihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Baihar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1028 |
| Urban Area | 1014 |
| Rural Area | 1031 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Baihar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1026 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1049 |
| Muslim | 995 |
| Buddhist | 1030 |
Baihar Area & Households
The Total Area of Baihar Tehsil is 1,346.58 Square KM, with a population density of 211 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Baihar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Baihar Tehsil are 330.The Total Number of households in Baihar Tehsil are 63.91 k(63,910).
Baihar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Baihar Tehsil, there are about 1.47 Lac (1,47,321) workers, making up nearly 51.81% of the Baihar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 78.53 k (78,532) are male workers, and about 68.79 k (68,789) are female workers.
Baihar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,977) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.46 Lac (3,45,973) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.50 Lac (3,49,621) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.53 Lac (3,53,021) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.56 Lac (3,56,421) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.60 Lac (3,59,821) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.63 Lac (3,63,217) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.66 Lac (3,66,330) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.69 Lac (3,69,238) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,142) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.75 Lac (3,75,049) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.78 Lac (3,77,953) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.81 Lac (3,80,860) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Baihar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.81 Lac (3,80,860), with a male population of 1.86 Lac (1,85,689) and a female population of 1.95 Lac (1,95,390). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Baihar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.