Barhaj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barhaj Tehsil has a population of 3.70 Lac (3,69,994) with 1.82 Lac (1,82,444) males and 1.88 Lac (1,87,550) females.The sex ratio in Barhaj is 1028, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barhaj Tehsil is 54.65 k (54,649) which is 14.77% of Barhaj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barhaj Tehsil is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Barhaj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Deoria District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Barhaj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barhaj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.39 Lac (4,39,259), indicating a 18.72% increased from Barhaj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.24 Lac.
Barhaj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barhaj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.44 Lac (4,43,644), projecting a 19.91% increased from Barhaj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.26 Lac.
Barhaj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Barhaj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.45 Lac (3,45,067), accounting for 93.26% of the Barhaj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.70 Lac (1,70,312), and the Hindu female population is around 1.75 Lac (1,74,755).
Barhaj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barhaj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 23.02 k (23,021), accounting for 6.22% of the Barhaj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.21 k (11,208), and the Muslim female population is around 11.81 k (11,813).
Barhaj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,45,067 | 93.26% |
| Muslim | 23,021 | 6.22% |
| Religion not stated | 1,398 | 0.38% |
| Christian | 372 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 50 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 46 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 26 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 14 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarhaj Urban Population
The Urban population of Barhaj Tehsil is 36.46 k (36,459), with 19.17 k (19,166) being males and 17.29 k (17,293) being females, making up 9.85% of the Barhaj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Barhaj Rural Population
The Rural population of Barhaj Tehsil is 3.34 Lac (3,33,535), with 1.63 Lac (1,63,278) being males and 1.70 Lac (1,70,257) being females, making up 90.15% of the Barhaj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1043 females for every 1000 males.
Barhaj Literacy Rate
Barhaj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.73% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barhaj Tehsil is 82.25 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barhaj Tehsil is 59.72 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barhaj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.51%, while in the rural regions of Barhaj Tehsil, it is around 70.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barhaj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.73 | 82.25 | 59.72 |
| Urban Area | 72.51 | 79.33 | 64.96 |
| Rural Area | 70.53 | 82.6 | 59.18 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barhaj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.85 | 82.48 | 59.72 |
| Muslim | 67.92 | 78.05 | 58.41 |
| Religion not stated | 83.97 | 92.17 | 76.6 |
| Christian | 79.44 | 85.81 | 73.49 |
Barhaj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barhaj Tehsil is 64.94 k (64,941) with 32.53 k (32,534) males and 32.41 k (32,407) females, which is 17.55% of Barhaj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Barhaj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barhaj Tehsil is 10.95 k (10,946) with 5.36 k (5,355) males and 5.59 k (5,591) females, which is 2.96% of Barhaj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1045 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barhaj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1028 |
| Urban Area | 903 |
| Rural Area | 1043 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barhaj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1027 |
| Muslim | 1054 |
| Religion not stated | 1056 |
| Christian | 1090 |
Barhaj Area & Households
The Total Area of Barhaj Tehsil is 374.08 Square KM, with a population density of 989 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barhaj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barhaj Tehsil are 293.The Total Number of households in Barhaj Tehsil are 56.25 k(56,251).
Barhaj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barhaj Tehsil, there are about 1.01 Lac (1,01,352) workers, making up nearly 27.39% of the Barhaj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 74.92 k (74,924) are male workers, and about 26.43 k (26,428) are female workers.
Barhaj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.39 Lac (4,39,259) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.44 Lac (4,43,644) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.47 Lac (4,47,419) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.51 Lac (4,50,760) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.54 Lac (4,54,100) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.57 Lac (4,57,440) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.61 Lac (4,60,780) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.64 Lac (4,63,675) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.66 Lac (4,66,252) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,831) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.71 Lac (4,71,408) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.74 Lac (4,73,987) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.77 Lac (4,76,564) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barhaj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.77 Lac (4,76,564), with a male population of 2.33 Lac (2,32,706) and a female population of 2.44 Lac (2,44,147). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Barhaj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.