Lahar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Lahar Tehsil has a population of 2.14 Lac (2,14,048) with 1.16 Lac (1,16,027) males and 98.02 k (98,021) females.The sex ratio in Lahar is 845, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lahar Tehsil is 30.54 k (30,535) which is 14.27% of Lahar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lahar Tehsil is 860 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Lahar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhind District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

2.14 Lac

Toatl Population

1.16 Lac

Male Population

98.02 k

Female Population

Lahar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Lahar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,57,425), indicating a 20.27% increased from Lahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.19 Lac.

Lahar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Lahar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.60 Lac (2,60,434), projecting a 21.67% increased from Lahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.

Lahar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Lahar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.01 Lac (2,00,641), accounting for 93.74% of the Lahar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.09 Lac (1,08,918), and the Hindu female population is around 91.72 k (91,723).

Lahar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Lahar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.19 k (10,194), accounting for 4.76% of the Lahar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.35 k (5,353), and the Muslim female population is around 4.84 k (4,841).

Lahar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,00,64193.74%
Muslim10,1944.76%
Buddhist2,9801.39%
Religion not stated1120.05%
Christian650.03%
Sikh360.02%
Jain170.01%
Other religions and persuasions30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Lahar Urban Population

The Urban population of Lahar Tehsil is 64.46 k (64,457), with 34.34 k (34,338) being males and 30.12 k (30,119) being females, making up 30.11% of the Lahar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 878 females for every 1000 males.

Lahar Rural Population

The Rural population of Lahar Tehsil is 1.50 Lac (1,49,591), with 81.69 k (81,689) being males and 67.90 k (67,902) being females, making up 69.89% of the Lahar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 832 females for every 1000 males.

Lahar Literacy Rate

Lahar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lahar Tehsil is 84.31 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lahar Tehsil is 60.1 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Lahar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.49%, while in the rural regions of Lahar Tehsil, it is around 70.95%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lahar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.24 84.31 60.1
Urban Area 78.49 87.68 68.01
Rural Area 70.95 82.88 56.53

Literacy Rate by Religion in Lahar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 73.34 84.4 60.18
Muslim 71.67 82.13 60.11
Buddhist 71.42 85.58 54.12
Religion not stated 75.9 86 60.61

Lahar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lahar Tehsil is 53.63 k (53,630) with 29.04 k (29,038) males and 24.59 k (24,592) females, which is 25.06% of Lahar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 847 females for every 1000 males.

Lahar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lahar Tehsil is 284 (284) with 151 (151) males and 133 (133) females, which is 0.13% of Lahar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 881 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lahar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 845
Urban Area 878
Rural Area 832

Sex Ratio by Religion in Lahar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 843
Muslim 905
Buddhist 838
Religion not stated 724

Lahar Area & Households

The Total Area of Lahar Tehsil is 396.4 Square KM, with a population density of 540 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Lahar Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Lahar Tehsil are 147.The Total Number of households in Lahar Tehsil are 39.21 k(39,209).

Lahar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Lahar Tehsil, there are about 74.90 k (74,902) workers, making up nearly 34.99% of the Lahar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.72 k (60,721) are male workers, and about 14.18 k (14,181) are female workers.

Lahar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.57 Lac (2,57,425) 20.27%
2025 2.60 Lac (2,60,434) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 2.63 Lac (2,63,180) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 2.66 Lac (2,65,740) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 2.68 Lac (2,68,299) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 2.71 Lac (2,70,858) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 2.73 Lac (2,73,415) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 2.76 Lac (2,75,758) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 2.78 Lac (2,77,947) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 2.80 Lac (2,80,132) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 2.82 Lac (2,82,321) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 2.85 Lac (2,84,507) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 2.87 Lac (2,86,695) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Lahar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.87 Lac (2,86,695), with a male population of 1.54 Lac (1,53,619) and a female population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,908). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Lahar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Lahar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Lahar is 2.14 Lac (2,14,048).

The estimated population of Lahar in 2024 is approximately 2.57 Lac (2,57,425).

Hindu constitute 93.74% of Lahar population, amounting to approximately 2.01 Lac (2,00,641) people.

Muslim constitute 4.76% of Lahar population, totaling around 10.19 k (10,194) people.

Hindu: 93.74%, Muslim: 4.76%, Buddhist: 1.39%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Christian: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Lahar is 53.63 k (25.06%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 284 (0.13%).

In Lahar, 64.46 k (30.11%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.50 Lac (69.89%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lahar is 73.24%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 60.1%.

The sex ratio in Lahar is 845 females for every 1000 males.

Lahar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.