Nighasan Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nighasan Tehsil has a population of 4.17 Lac (4,16,813) with 2.19 Lac (2,18,528) males and 1.98 Lac (1,98,285) females.The sex ratio in Nighasan is 908, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nighasan Tehsil is 73.71 k (73,713) which is 17.68% of Nighasan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nighasan Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nighasan Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kheri District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Nighasan Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nighasan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.95 Lac (4,94,842), indicating a 18.72% increased from Nighasan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.37 Lac.
Nighasan Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nighasan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.00 Lac (4,99,783), projecting a 19.91% increased from Nighasan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.39 Lac.
Nighasan Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nighasan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.07 Lac (3,06,755), accounting for 73.6% of the Nighasan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.61 Lac (1,61,273), and the Hindu female population is around 1.45 Lac (1,45,482).
Nighasan Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nighasan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 84.20 k (84,198), accounting for 20.2% of the Nighasan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 43.65 k (43,653), and the Muslim female population is around 40.55 k (40,545).
Nighasan Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,06,755 | 73.6% |
| Muslim | 84,198 | 20.2% |
| Sikh | 22,925 | 5.5% |
| Religion not stated | 1,046 | 0.25% |
| Buddhist | 1,010 | 0.24% |
| Christian | 662 | 0.16% |
| Jain | 134 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 83 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNighasan Urban Population
The Urban population of Nighasan Tehsil is 29.13 k (29,132), with 15.14 k (15,143) being males and 13.99 k (13,989) being females, making up 6.99% of the Nighasan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Nighasan Rural Population
The Rural population of Nighasan Tehsil is 3.88 Lac (3,87,681), with 2.03 Lac (2,03,385) being males and 1.84 Lac (1,84,296) being females, making up 93.01% of the Nighasan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 907 females for every 1000 males.
Nighasan Literacy Rate
Nighasan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 49.67% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nighasan Tehsil is 58.7 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nighasan Tehsil is 39.61 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nighasan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 58.38%, while in the rural regions of Nighasan Tehsil, it is around 48.99%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nighasan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49.67 | 58.7 | 39.61 |
| Urban Area | 58.38 | 64.15 | 52.15 |
| Rural Area | 48.99 | 58.28 | 38.61 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nighasan
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 50.6 | 60.08 | 39.98 |
| Muslim | 42.46 | 50.07 | 34.12 |
| Sikh | 61.71 | 69.67 | 53 |
| Religion not stated | 55.58 | 63.48 | 46.83 |
Nighasan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nighasan Tehsil is 84.55 k (84,546) with 44.51 k (44,509) males and 40.04 k (40,037) females, which is 20.28% of Nighasan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Nighasan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nighasan Tehsil is 8.15 k (8,146) with 4.14 k (4,143) males and 4.00 k (4,003) females, which is 1.95% of Nighasan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nighasan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 908 |
| Urban Area | 924 |
| Rural Area | 907 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nighasan
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 903 |
| Muslim | 929 |
| Sikh | 900 |
| Religion not stated | 948 |
Nighasan Area & Households
The Total Area of Nighasan Tehsil is 862.96 Square KM, with a population density of 483 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nighasan Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Nighasan Tehsil are 118.The Total Number of households in Nighasan Tehsil are 76.83 k(76,834).
Nighasan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nighasan Tehsil, there are about 1.42 Lac (1,42,084) workers, making up nearly 34.09% of the Nighasan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.12 Lac (1,12,408) are male workers, and about 29.68 k (29,676) are female workers.
Nighasan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.95 Lac (4,94,842) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.00 Lac (4,99,783) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.04 Lac (5,04,036) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.08 Lac (5,07,799) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.12 Lac (5,11,561) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.15 Lac (5,15,324) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.19 Lac (5,19,087) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.22 Lac (5,22,348) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.25 Lac (5,25,251) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.28 Lac (5,28,157) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.31 Lac (5,31,060) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.34 Lac (5,33,965) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.37 Lac (5,36,869) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nighasan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.37 Lac (5,36,869), with a male population of 2.79 Lac (2,78,731) and a female population of 2.58 Lac (2,58,122). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Nighasan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.