Nokha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nokha Tehsil has a population of 4.37 Lac (4,36,876) with 2.29 Lac (2,29,110) males and 2.08 Lac (2,07,766) females.The sex ratio in Nokha is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nokha Tehsil is 83.64 k (83,635) which is 19.14% of Nokha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nokha Tehsil is 902 females for every 1000 males.

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

4.37 Lac

Toatl Population

2.29 Lac

Male Population

2.08 Lac

Female Population

Nokha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nokha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.20 Lac (5,20,159), indicating a 19.06% increased from Nokha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.50 Lac.

Nokha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nokha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.26 Lac (5,25,663), projecting a 20.32% increased from Nokha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.53 Lac.

Nokha Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nokha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.24 Lac (4,23,861), accounting for 97.02% of the Nokha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.22 Lac (2,22,371), and the Hindu female population is around 2.01 Lac (2,01,490).

Nokha Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nokha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.04 k (8,041), accounting for 1.84% of the Nokha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.20 k (4,199), and the Muslim female population is around 3.84 k (3,842).

Nokha Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu4,23,86197.02%
Muslim8,0411.84%
Jain4,5031.03%
Religion not stated3120.07%
Christian790.02%
Sikh580.01%
Other religions and persuasions120%
Buddhist100%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Nokha Urban Population

The Urban population of Nokha Tehsil is 62.70 k (62,699), with 32.52 k (32,521) being males and 30.18 k (30,178) being females, making up 14.35% of the Nokha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Nokha Rural Population

The Rural population of Nokha Tehsil is 3.74 Lac (3,74,177), with 1.97 Lac (1,96,589) being males and 1.78 Lac (1,77,588) being females, making up 85.65% of the Nokha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Nokha Literacy Rate

Nokha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.57% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nokha Tehsil is 73.28 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nokha Tehsil is 46.58 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nokha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.67%, while in the rural regions of Nokha Tehsil, it is around 57.75%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nokha

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 60.57 73.28 46.58
Urban Area 76.67 85.63 67.03
Rural Area 57.75 71.14 42.94

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nokha

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 60.28 73.06 46.19
Muslim 54.52 69.86 38.16
Jain 94.48 97.56 91.35
Religion not stated 66.84 86.27 44.32

Nokha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nokha Tehsil is 95.75 k (95,751) with 50.48 k (50,482) males and 45.27 k (45,269) females, which is 21.92% of Nokha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Nokha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nokha Tehsil is 402 (402) with 192 (192) males and 210 (210) females, which is 0.09% of Nokha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1094 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nokha

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 907
Urban Area 928
Rural Area 904

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nokha

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 907
Muslim 915
Jain 983
Religion not stated 724

Nokha Area & Households

The Total Area of Nokha Tehsil is 3,790.57 Square KM, with a population density of 115 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nokha Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nokha Tehsil are 145.The Total Number of households in Nokha Tehsil are 65.62 k(65,622).

Nokha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nokha Tehsil, there are about 1.87 Lac (1,86,505) workers, making up nearly 42.69% of the Nokha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.13 Lac (1,12,753) are male workers, and about 73.75 k (73,752) are female workers.

Nokha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.20 Lac (5,20,159) 19.06%
2025 5.26 Lac (5,25,663) 20.32% 1.26 %
2026 5.31 Lac (5,30,580) 21.45% 1.13 %
2027 5.35 Lac (5,35,068) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 5.40 Lac (5,39,556) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 5.44 Lac (5,44,044) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 5.49 Lac (5,48,532) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 5.53 Lac (5,52,881) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 5.57 Lac (5,57,129) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 5.61 Lac (5,61,377) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 5.66 Lac (5,65,625) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 5.70 Lac (5,69,873) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 5.74 Lac (5,74,121) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nokha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.74 Lac (5,74,121), with a male population of 2.95 Lac (2,95,306) and a female population of 2.79 Lac (2,78,669). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Nokha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.

Nokha Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nokha is 4.37 Lac (4,36,876).

The estimated population of Nokha in 2024 is approximately 5.20 Lac (5,20,159).

Hindu constitute 97.02% of Nokha population, amounting to approximately 4.24 Lac (4,23,861) people.

Muslim constitute 1.84% of Nokha population, totaling around 8.04 k (8,041) people.

Hindu: 97.02%, Muslim: 1.84%, Jain: 1.03%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Christian: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nokha is 95.75 k (21.92%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 402 (0.09%).

In Nokha, 62.70 k (14.35%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.74 Lac (85.65%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nokha is 60.57%, with male literacy at 73.28% and female literacy at 46.58%.

The sex ratio in Nokha is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Nokha population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.03% up to 2036.