Behat Population
As per the 2011 Census, Behat Tehsil has a population of 5.19 Lac (5,19,420) with 2.74 Lac (2,73,686) males and 2.46 Lac (2,45,734) females.The sex ratio in Behat is 898, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Behat Tehsil is 87.68 k (87,681) which is 16.88% of Behat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Behat Tehsil is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Behat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Saharanpur District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Behat Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Behat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.17 Lac (6,16,658), indicating a 18.72% increased from Behat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.93 Lac.
Behat Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Behat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.23 Lac (6,22,815), projecting a 19.91% increased from Behat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.96 Lac.
Behat Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Behat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.66 Lac (2,65,872), accounting for 51.19% of the Behat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.40 Lac (1,39,501), and the Muslim female population is around 1.26 Lac (1,26,371).
Behat Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Behat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.48 Lac (2,48,214), accounting for 47.79% of the Behat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.31 Lac (1,31,232), and the Hindu female population is around 1.17 Lac (1,16,982).
Behat Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 2,65,872 | 51.19% |
| Hindu | 2,48,214 | 47.79% |
| Religion not stated | 2,626 | 0.51% |
| Christian | 1,356 | 0.26% |
| Sikh | 1,136 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 112 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 92 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 12 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBehat Urban Population
The Urban population of Behat Tehsil is 34.75 k (34,748), with 18.35 k (18,348) being males and 16.40 k (16,400) being females, making up 6.69% of the Behat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Behat Rural Population
The Rural population of Behat Tehsil is 4.85 Lac (4,84,672), with 2.55 Lac (2,55,338) being males and 2.29 Lac (2,29,334) being females, making up 93.31% of the Behat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Behat Literacy Rate
Behat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Behat Tehsil is 72.78 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Behat Tehsil is 55.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Behat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.93%, while in the rural regions of Behat Tehsil, it is around 63.86%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Behat
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.55 | 72.78 | 55.36 |
| Urban Area | 73.93 | 80.11 | 66.99 |
| Rural Area | 63.86 | 72.24 | 54.5 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Behat
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 55.1 | 62.66 | 46.72 |
| Hindu | 74.15 | 83.01 | 64.2 |
| Religion not stated | 65.1 | 74.26 | 53.6 |
| Christian | 58.84 | 65.51 | 50.8 |
Behat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Behat Tehsil is 1.01 Lac (1,00,553) with 53.32 k (53,316) males and 47.24 k (47,237) females, which is 19.36% of Behat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Behat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Behat Tehsil is 127 (127) with 64 (64) males and 63 (63) females, which is 0.02% of Behat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Behat
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 898 |
| Urban Area | 894 |
| Rural Area | 899 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Behat
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 906 |
| Hindu | 892 |
| Religion not stated | 788 |
| Christian | 853 |
Behat Area & Households
The Total Area of Behat Tehsil is 1,019.95 Square KM, with a population density of 509 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Behat Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Behat Tehsil are 324.The Total Number of households in Behat Tehsil are 91.11 k(91,107).
Behat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Behat Tehsil, there are about 1.50 Lac (1,50,026) workers, making up nearly 28.88% of the Behat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.32 Lac (1,32,425) are male workers, and about 17.60 k (17,601) are female workers.
Behat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.17 Lac (6,16,658) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.23 Lac (6,22,815) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.28 Lac (6,28,114) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.33 Lac (6,32,803) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.37 Lac (6,37,493) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.42 Lac (6,42,182) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.47 Lac (6,46,871) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.51 Lac (6,50,934) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.55 Lac (6,54,552) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.58 Lac (6,58,173) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.62 Lac (6,61,791) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.65 Lac (6,65,412) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.69 Lac (6,69,030) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Behat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.69 Lac (6,69,030), with a male population of 3.49 Lac (3,49,084) and a female population of 3.20 Lac (3,19,889). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Behat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.