Bahraich Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bahraich District has a population of 34.88 Lac (34,87,731) with 18.44 Lac (18,43,884) males and 16.44 Lac (16,43,847) females.The sex ratio in Bahraich is 892, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bahraich District is 6.55 Lac (6,54,794) which is 18.77% of Bahraich District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bahraich District is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Bahraich District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Bahraich Population Census 2011
- Bahraich Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Bahraich Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bahraich District current estimated population is projected to be 41.41 Lac (41,40,647), indicating a 18.72% increased from Bahraich's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.61 Lac.
Bahraich Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bahraich District estimated population is projected to be 41.82 Lac (41,81,989), projecting a 19.91% increased from Bahraich's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.82 Lac.
Bahraich Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bahraich District, with a total Hindu population of 22.92 Lac (22,91,892), accounting for 65.71% of the Bahraich District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.18 Lac (12,18,324), and the Hindu female population is around 10.74 Lac (10,73,568).
Bahraich Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bahraich District, with a total Muslim population of 11.69 Lac (11,69,330), accounting for 33.53% of the Bahraich District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.11 Lac (6,11,012), and the Muslim female population is around 5.58 Lac (5,58,318).
Bahraich Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 22,91,892 | 65.71% |
| Muslim | 11,69,330 | 33.53% |
| Sikh | 8,212 | 0.24% |
| Religion not stated | 7,889 | 0.23% |
| Christian | 6,400 | 0.18% |
| Buddhist | 2,793 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 1,177 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 38 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBahraich Urban Population
The Urban population of Bahraich District is 2.84 Lac (2,84,044), with 1.49 Lac (1,48,762) being males and 1.35 Lac (1,35,282) being females, making up 8.14% of the Bahraich total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Bahraich Rural Population
The Rural population of Bahraich District is 32.04 Lac (32,03,687), with 16.95 Lac (16,95,122) being males and 15.09 Lac (15,08,565) being females, making up 91.86% of the Bahraich total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Bahraich Literacy Rate
Bahraich District has a literacy rate of 49.36% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bahraich District is 58.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bahraich District is 39.18 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bahraich District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 68.82%, while in the rural regions of Bahraich District, it is around 47.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bahraich
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49.36 | 58.34 | 39.18 |
| Urban Area | 68.82 | 72.09 | 65.22 |
| Rural Area | 47.53 | 57.06 | 36.68 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bahraich
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 52.03 | 61.87 | 40.73 |
| Muslim | 43.73 | 50.83 | 35.88 |
| Sikh | 66.54 | 75.29 | 55.94 |
| Religion not stated | 58.52 | 68.74 | 43.77 |
Bahraich Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bahraich District is 5.09 Lac (5,09,307) with 2.70 Lac (2,70,226) males and 2.39 Lac (2,39,081) females, which is 14.6% of Bahraich District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Bahraich Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bahraich District is 11.16 k (11,159) with 5.61 k (5,606) males and 5.55 k (5,553) females, which is 0.32% of Bahraich District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bahraich
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 892 |
| Urban Area | 910 |
| Rural Area | 890 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bahraich
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 882 |
| Muslim | 914 |
| Sikh | 836 |
| Religion not stated | 713 |
Bahraich Area & Households
The Total Area of Bahraich District is 5,237 Square KM, with a population density of 666 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bahraich District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Bahraich District are 1,390.The Total Number of households in Bahraich District are 6.04 Lac(6,03,754).
Bahraich Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bahraich District, there are about 11.52 Lac (11,52,160) workers, making up nearly 33.03% of the Bahraich District total population. Out of these, around 8.96 Lac (8,95,576) are male workers, and about 2.57 Lac (2,56,584) are female workers.
Bahraich - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Bahraich district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,64,477, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 34,87,731 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 30.43% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.31%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Bahraich District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,64,477 to 34,87,731.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 30.43%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 7.64 Lac | - | - | 3.96 Lac | 3.69 Lac |
| 1911 | 7.62 Lac | -2.87 k | -0.374896825 | 3.96 Lac | 3.66 Lac |
| 1921 | 7.74 Lac | 12.71 k | 1.668305736 | 4.03 Lac | 3.71 Lac |
| 1931 | 8.26 Lac | 51.61 k | 6.664712256 | 4.31 Lac | 3.95 Lac |
| 1941 | 9.02 Lac | 75.75 k | 9.171799308 | 4.72 Lac | 4.30 Lac |
| 1951 | 9.79 Lac | 76.88 k | 8.526131921 | 5.14 Lac | 4.64 Lac |
| 1961 | 10.99 Lac | 1.20 Lac | 12.27751588 | 5.80 Lac | 5.19 Lac |
| 1971 | 12.82 Lac | 1.84 Lac | 16.70372578 | 6.95 Lac | 5.87 Lac |
| 1981 | 16.72 Lac | 3.90 Lac | 30.43101875 | 8.90 Lac | 7.82 Lac |
| 1991 | 20.91 Lac | 4.18 Lac | 25.02030005 | 11.33 Lac | 9.58 Lac |
| 2001 | 27.01 Lac | 6.11 Lac | 29.20464959 | 14.46 Lac | 12.55 Lac |
| 2011 | 34.88 Lac | 7.86 Lac | 29.10454944 | 18.44 Lac | 16.44 Lac |
Bahraich - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.41 Lac (41,40,647) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 41.82 Lac (41,81,989) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 42.18 Lac (42,17,573) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 42.49 Lac (42,49,060) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 42.81 Lac (42,80,546) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 43.12 Lac (43,12,033) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 43.44 Lac (43,43,519) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 43.71 Lac (43,70,804) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 43.95 Lac (43,95,097) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 44.19 Lac (44,19,408) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 44.44 Lac (44,43,702) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 44.68 Lac (44,68,012) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 44.92 Lac (44,92,306) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bahraich District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 44.92 Lac (44,92,306), with a male population of 23.52 Lac (23,51,857) and a female population of 21.40 Lac (21,39,910). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Bahraich District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.15%.