Kishanganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kishanganj Tehsil has a population of 1.67 Lac (1,66,864) with 85.96 k (85,961) males and 80.90 k (80,903) females.The sex ratio in Kishanganj is 942, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kishanganj Tehsil is 26.74 k (26,743) which is 16.03% of Kishanganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kishanganj Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kishanganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Baran District in the state of RAJASTHAN in India.

Kishanganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kishanganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.99 Lac (1,98,674), indicating a 19.06% increased from Kishanganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 97.51 k.

Kishanganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kishanganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.01 Lac (2,00,776), projecting a 20.32% increased from Kishanganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.65 k.

Kishanganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kishanganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.59 Lac (1,59,018), accounting for 95.3% of the Kishanganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 81.96 k (81,964), and the Hindu female population is around 77.05 k (77,054).

Kishanganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kishanganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.57 k (5,569), accounting for 3.34% of the Kishanganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.80 k (2,800), and the Muslim female population is around 2.77 k (2,769).

Kishanganj Religion Wise Population

Kishanganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Kishanganj Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kishanganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Kishanganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Kishanganj Tehsil is 1.67 Lac (1,66,864), with 85.96 k (85,961) being males and 80.90 k (80,903) being females, making up 100% of the Kishanganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Kishanganj Literacy Rate

Kishanganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kishanganj Tehsil is 72.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kishanganj Tehsil is 45.48 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kishanganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kishanganj Tehsil, it is around 59.42%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kishanganj

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	59.42	72.55	45.48
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	59.42	72.55	45.48

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kishanganj

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	58.74	72	44.64
Muslim	68.93	81.14	56.42
Sikh	84.8	91.61	77.31
Religion not stated	55.8	64.29	47.06

Kishanganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kishanganj Tehsil is 20.18 k (20,183) with 10.41 k (10,405) males and 9.78 k (9,778) females, which is 12.1% of Kishanganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Kishanganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kishanganj Tehsil is 60.32 k (60,316) with 30.94 k (30,937) males and 29.38 k (29,379) females, which is 36.15% of Kishanganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kishanganj

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	942
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	942

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kishanganj

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	941
Muslim	989
Sikh	888
Religion not stated	1051

Kishanganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Kishanganj Tehsil is 1,425.89 Square KM, with a population density of 117 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kishanganj Tehsil are 213.The Total Number of households in Kishanganj Tehsil are 33.35 k(33,345).

Kishanganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kishanganj Tehsil, there are about 77.45 k (77,447) workers, making up nearly 46.41% of the Kishanganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 44.83 k (44,832) are male workers, and about 32.62 k (32,615) are female workers.

Kishanganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kishanganj Census Frequently Asked Questions