Gaurihar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gaurihar Tehsil has a population of 1.87 Lac (1,87,093) with 1.01 Lac (1,00,601) males and 86.49 k (86,492) females.The sex ratio in Gaurihar is 860, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gaurihar Tehsil is 30.38 k (30,379) which is 16.24% of Gaurihar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gaurihar Tehsil is 900 females for every 1000 males.

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

Gaurihar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gaurihar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.25 Lac (2,25,008), indicating a 20.27% increased from Gaurihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.05 Lac.

Gaurihar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gaurihar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.28 Lac (2,27,638), projecting a 21.67% increased from Gaurihar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Gaurihar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gaurihar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.83 Lac (1,82,611), accounting for 97.6% of the Gaurihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.20 k (98,200), and the Hindu female population is around 84.41 k (84,411).

Gaurihar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gaurihar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.08 k (4,076), accounting for 2.18% of the Gaurihar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.18 k (2,179), and the Muslim female population is around 1.90 k (1,897).

Gaurihar Religion Wise Population

Gaurihar Urban Population

The Urban population of Gaurihar Tehsil is 8.92 k (8,918), with 4.70 k (4,697) being males and 4.22 k (4,221) being females, making up 4.77% of the Gaurihar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Gaurihar Rural Population

The Rural population of Gaurihar Tehsil is 1.78 Lac (1,78,175), with 95.90 k (95,904) being males and 82.27 k (82,271) being females, making up 95.23% of the Gaurihar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 858 females for every 1000 males.

Gaurihar Literacy Rate

Gaurihar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.13% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gaurihar Tehsil is 75.1 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gaurihar Tehsil is 53.43 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gaurihar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.37%, while in the rural regions of Gaurihar Tehsil, it is around 64.81%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gaurihar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	65.13	75.1	53.43
Urban Area	71.37	79.29	62.43
Rural Area	64.81	74.89	52.96

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gaurihar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	65.17	75.15	53.44
Muslim	62.78	72.38	51.98
Religion not stated	73.45	80.41	65
Christian	70.37	78.43	63.16

Gaurihar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gaurihar Tehsil is 52.98 k (52,977) with 28.51 k (28,510) males and 24.47 k (24,467) females, which is 28.32% of Gaurihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 859 females for every 1000 males.

Gaurihar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gaurihar Tehsil is 656 (656) with 364 (364) males and 292 (292) females, which is 0.35% of Gaurihar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 803 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gaurihar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	860
Urban Area	899
Rural Area	858

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gaurihar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	860
Muslim	871
Religion not stated	745
Christian	1197

Gaurihar Area & Households

The Total Area of Gaurihar Tehsil is 922 Square KM, with a population density of 203 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gaurihar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Gaurihar Tehsil are 151.The Total Number of households in Gaurihar Tehsil are 38.41 k(38,407).

Gaurihar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gaurihar Tehsil, there are about 87.66 k (87,657) workers, making up nearly 46.85% of the Gaurihar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.82 k (53,817) are male workers, and about 33.84 k (33,840) are female workers.

Gaurihar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Gaurihar Census Frequently Asked Questions