Pharenda Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pharenda Tehsil has a population of 4.87 Lac (4,87,236) with 2.53 Lac (2,52,587) males and 2.35 Lac (2,34,649) females.The sex ratio in Pharenda is 929, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pharenda Tehsil is 80.41 k (80,406) which is 16.5% of Pharenda Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pharenda Tehsil is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pharenda Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Mahrajganj District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.

Pharenda Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pharenda Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.78 Lac (5,78,449), indicating a 18.72% increased from Pharenda's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.80 Lac.

Pharenda Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pharenda Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.84 Lac (5,84,224), projecting a 19.91% increased from Pharenda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.83 Lac.

Pharenda Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pharenda Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.02 Lac (4,02,146), accounting for 82.54% of the Pharenda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.09 Lac (2,09,362), and the Hindu female population is around 1.93 Lac (1,92,784).

Pharenda Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pharenda Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 82.84 k (82,841), accounting for 17% of the Pharenda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 42.05 k (42,052), and the Muslim female population is around 40.79 k (40,789).

Pharenda Religion Wise Population

Pharenda Urban Population

The Urban population of Pharenda Tehsil is 10.11 k (10,113), with 5.30 k (5,303) being males and 4.81 k (4,810) being females, making up 2.08% of the Pharenda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Pharenda Rural Population

The Rural population of Pharenda Tehsil is 4.77 Lac (4,77,123), with 2.47 Lac (2,47,284) being males and 2.30 Lac (2,29,839) being females, making up 97.92% of the Pharenda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Pharenda Literacy Rate

Pharenda Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.77% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pharenda Tehsil is 76.05 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pharenda Tehsil is 48.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pharenda Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.41%, while in the rural regions of Pharenda Tehsil, it is around 62.2%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pharenda

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	62.77	76.05	48.45
Urban Area	88.41	92.96	83.4
Rural Area	62.2	75.67	47.67

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pharenda

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	63.14	76.6	48.5
Muslim	60.84	73.27	48
Christian	66.11	77.39	53.67
Religion not stated	62.42	66.54	57

Pharenda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pharenda Tehsil is 89.58 k (89,578) with 46.47 k (46,465) males and 43.11 k (43,113) females, which is 18.38% of Pharenda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Pharenda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pharenda Tehsil is 2.81 k (2,810) with 1.45 k (1,454) males and 1.36 k (1,356) females, which is 0.58% of Pharenda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pharenda

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	929
Urban Area	908
Rural Area	930

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pharenda

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	921
Muslim	970
Christian	898
Religion not stated	777

Pharenda Area & Households

The Total Area of Pharenda Tehsil is 499.06 Square KM, with a population density of 976 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pharenda Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pharenda Tehsil are 233.The Total Number of households in Pharenda Tehsil are 76.67 k(76,670).

Pharenda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pharenda Tehsil, there are about 1.70 Lac (1,69,560) workers, making up nearly 34.8% of the Pharenda Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.18 Lac (1,17,635) are male workers, and about 51.93 k (51,925) are female workers.

Pharenda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Pharenda Census Frequently Asked Questions