Tilhar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Tilhar Tehsil has a population of 7.37 Lac (7,36,697) with 3.95 Lac (3,94,891) males and 3.42 Lac (3,41,806) females.The sex ratio in Tilhar is 866, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tilhar Tehsil is 1.29 Lac (1,28,758) which is 17.48% of Tilhar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tilhar Tehsil is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Tilhar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shahjahanpur District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Tilhar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Tilhar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 8.75 Lac (8,74,610), indicating a 18.72% increased from Tilhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.08 Lac.
Tilhar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Tilhar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.83 Lac (8,83,342), projecting a 19.91% increased from Tilhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.12 Lac.
Tilhar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Tilhar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.95 Lac (5,95,074), accounting for 80.78% of the Tilhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.21 Lac (3,20,527), and the Hindu female population is around 2.75 Lac (2,74,547).
Tilhar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Tilhar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.34 Lac (1,34,079), accounting for 18.2% of the Tilhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 70.26 k (70,260), and the Muslim female population is around 63.82 k (63,819).
Tilhar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,95,074 | 80.78% |
| Muslim | 1,34,079 | 18.2% |
| Sikh | 5,071 | 0.69% |
| Religion not stated | 1,271 | 0.17% |
| Christian | 878 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 255 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 61 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationTilhar Urban Population
The Urban population of Tilhar Tehsil is 1.09 Lac (1,08,621), with 56.99 k (56,985) being males and 51.64 k (51,636) being females, making up 14.74% of the Tilhar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 907 females for every 1000 males.
Tilhar Rural Population
The Rural population of Tilhar Tehsil is 6.28 Lac (6,28,076), with 3.38 Lac (3,37,906) being males and 2.90 Lac (2,90,170) being females, making up 85.26% of the Tilhar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 859 females for every 1000 males.
Tilhar Literacy Rate
Tilhar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.03% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tilhar Tehsil is 65.2 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tilhar Tehsil is 45.33 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Tilhar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 51.07%, while in the rural regions of Tilhar Tehsil, it is around 56.92%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tilhar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56.03 | 65.2 | 45.33 |
| Urban Area | 51.07 | 56.9 | 44.63 |
| Rural Area | 56.92 | 66.65 | 45.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Tilhar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.05 | 68.5 | 47.88 |
| Muslim | 42.25 | 49.8 | 33.9 |
| Sikh | 69.52 | 76.86 | 61.37 |
| Religion not stated | 64.32 | 73.28 | 51.37 |
Tilhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tilhar Tehsil is 1.21 Lac (1,21,072) with 65.03 k (65,027) males and 56.05 k (56,045) females, which is 16.43% of Tilhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 862 females for every 1000 males.
Tilhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tilhar Tehsil is 108 (108) with 49 (49) males and 59 (59) females, which is 0.01% of Tilhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1205 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tilhar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 866 |
| Urban Area | 907 |
| Rural Area | 859 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Tilhar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 857 |
| Muslim | 909 |
| Sikh | 886 |
| Religion not stated | 697 |
Tilhar Area & Households
The Total Area of Tilhar Tehsil is 1,091.16 Square KM, with a population density of 675 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tilhar Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Tilhar Tehsil are 627.The Total Number of households in Tilhar Tehsil are 1.28 Lac(1,28,063).
Tilhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Tilhar Tehsil, there are about 2.19 Lac (2,18,662) workers, making up nearly 29.68% of the Tilhar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.91 Lac (1,90,996) are male workers, and about 27.67 k (27,666) are female workers.
Tilhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.75 Lac (8,74,610) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.83 Lac (8,83,342) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.91 Lac (8,90,859) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.98 Lac (8,97,509) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.04 Lac (9,04,160) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.11 Lac (9,10,811) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.17 Lac (9,17,461) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.23 Lac (9,23,225) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.28 Lac (9,28,356) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.33 Lac (9,33,491) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.39 Lac (9,38,623) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.44 Lac (9,43,758) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.49 Lac (9,48,889) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Tilhar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.49 Lac (9,48,889), with a male population of 5.04 Lac (5,03,680) and a female population of 4.45 Lac (4,44,953). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Tilhar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.