Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Bahraich District

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.

34.88 Lac

Toatl Population

18.44 Lac

Male Population

16.44 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu22,91,89265.71%
Muslim11,69,33033.53%
Sikh8,2120.24%
Religion not stated7,8890.23%
Christian6,4000.18%
Buddhist2,7930.08%
Jain1,1770.03%
Other religions and persuasions380%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bahraich 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

Historical Population of Bahraich by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.84%.

Bahraich Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bahraich is 34.88 Lac (34,87,731).

The estimated population of Bahraich in 2024 is approximately 41.41 Lac (41,40,647).

Hindu constitute 65.71% of Bahraich population, amounting to approximately 22.92 Lac (22,91,892) people.

Muslim constitute 33.53% of Bahraich population, totaling around 11.69 Lac (11,69,330) people.

Hindu: 65.71%, Muslim: 33.53%, Sikh: 0.24%, Religion not stated: 0.23%, Christian: 0.18%, Buddhist: 0.08%, Jain: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bahraich is 5.09 Lac (14.6%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 11.16 k (0.32%).

In Bahraich, 2.84 Lac (8.14%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 32.04 Lac (91.86%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bahraich is 49.36%, with male literacy at 58.34% and female literacy at 39.18%.

The sex ratio in Bahraich is 892 females for every 1000 males.

Bahraich population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.