Nawada District - Population 2011-2025
Nawada District Bihar Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Nawada District Census 2021 (Projection & Latest)
- Estimated Population (2025): 2,739,314 to 2,780,000
- Projected Population (2026): 2,809,668
- Population Census 2011: 2,219,146
- Male: 1,144,668 (2011), Estimate (2025): ~1,412,978
- Female: 1,074,478 (2011), Estimate (2025): ~1,326,336
- Area: 2,494 km2
- Density: 890/km2 (2011)
- Estimated Households: 338,247 (2011)
- Sex Ratio: 939 (2011), Child Sex Ratio: 945 (0-6, 2011)
- Estimated Sex Ratio (2025): ~940
- Literacy Rate: 59.76% (2011) | Male: 69.98%, Female: 48.86%
- Child (0–6 years): 393,547 (17.73% of total, 2011)
- Urban pop. (2011): 215,579 (9.71%), Rural: 2,003,567 (90.29%)
Population Projections & Historic Trends (1901–2036)
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 1901 | 412,119 | - |
| 1911 | 431,938 | +4.8% |
| 1921 | 430,323 | -0.4% |
| 1931 | 477,400 | +10.9% |
| 1941 | 554,733 | +16.2% |
| 1951 | 613,724 | +10.6% |
| 1961 | 741,633 | +20.8% |
| 1971 | 893,937 | +20.5% |
| 1981 | 1,099,177 | +23.0% |
| 1991 | 1,359,694 | +23.7% |
| 2001 | 1,809,696 | +33.1% |
| 2011 | 2,219,146 | +22.6% |
| 2025 (proj) | 2,739,314 | +24.0% |
| 2026 (proj) | 2,809,668 | +26.6% |
| 2036 (proj) | 3,150,440 | +41.9% |
Population by Religion (2011 & 2025 Estimated)
| Religion | Population (2011) | % (2011) | Population (2025 est.) |
| Hindu | 1,964,620 | 88.53 | 2,425,127 |
| Muslim | 244,394 | 11.01 | 301,680 |
| Christian | 1,299 | 0.06 | 1,603 |
| Sikh | 250 | 0.01 | 309 |
| Buddhist | 176 | 0.01 | 217 |
| Jain | 279 | 0.01 | 344 |
| Others | 80 | 0.00 | 99 |
| Not Stated | 8,048 | 0.36 | 9,934 |
| Total | 2,219,146 | 100.00 | 2,739,314 |
Population by Caste: SC/ST (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste | 565,112 | 290,050 | 275,062 | 25.47 | 949 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2,045 | 997 | 1,048 | 0.09 | 1052 |
Urban / Rural, Households, Literacy and Density (2011)
| Type |
Population |
% of Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Literacy Rate |
Households |
| Urban | 215,579 | 9.71% | 113,012 | 102,567 | 908 | 75.05% | - |
| Rural | 2,003,567 | 90.29% | 1,031,656 | 971,911 | 943 | 58.06% | 338,247 |
| Total | 2,219,146 | 100% | 1,144,668 | 1,074,478 | 939 | 59.76% | 338,247 |
Literacy Rate by Area, Gender & Religion
| Category | Total Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total | 59.76% | 69.98% | 48.86% |
| Urban | 75.05% | 80.79% | 68.71% |
| Rural | 58.06% | 68.76% | 46.70% |
| Hindu | 58.99% | 69.81% | 47.43% |
| Muslim | 65.85% | 71.24% | 60.16% |
| Christian | 66.76% | 73.66% | 59.51% |
| Religion not stated | 59.51% | 72.62% | 47.32% |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Hindu | 937 |
| Muslim | 953 |
| Christian | 975 |
| Religion Not Stated | 1031 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Type | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 508,509 | 375,966 | 132,543 |
| Cultivators | 162,939 | 128,222 | 34,717 |
| Agricultural Labourers | 211,681 | 143,932 | 67,749 |
| Household Industries | 21,031 | 13,271 | 7,760 |
| Other Workers | 112,858 | 90,541 | 22,317 |
| Marginal Workers | 308,532 | 163,473 | 145,059 |
| Total Workers | 817,041 | 539,439 | 277,602 |
| Non Working | 1,402,105 | 605,229 | 796,876 |
Child Population (2011)
| Age Group | Total | Male | Female | % of Population | Sex Ratio |
| 0-6 years | 393,547 | 202,310 | 191,237 | 17.73% | 945 |
City List & Key Urban Stats (2011)
| Urban Agglomeration / City | Status | Population (2011) | Male | Female |
| Nawada | Urban Agglomeration | 118,768 | 62,446 | 56,322 |
Administrative Subdivisions (Subdistrict/Taluk/Block List)
- Subdivisions: Nawada, Rajauli
- Blocks (Taluks/Subdistricts):
- Nawada
- Hisua
- Kashichak
- Pakribarawan
- Warishaliganj
- Nardiganj
- Kawakol
- Roh
- Gobindpur
- Akbarpur
- Sirdala
- Meskaur
- Rajauli
- Narhat
| Subdistrict (Block / Tehsil) |
|---|
| Nawada |
| Hisua |
| Kashichak |
| Pakribarawan |
| Warishaliganj |
| Nardiganj |
| Kawakol |
| Roh |
| Gobindpur |
| Akbarpur |
| Sirdala |
| Meskaur |
| Rajauli |
| Narhat |
- Number of towns: 5
- Number of villages: 1,084
Official Language Distribution (2011)
- Magahi: 55.52%
- Hindi: 36.64%
- Urdu: 7.57%
Households & Houseless (Roofless, 2011)
- Total households (2011): 338,247
- Families without roof (2011): 158 families (total 797 persons)
Socio-Economic & Notable Facts, Education & Economy
- Major crops: paddy, wheat, pulses, vegetables; handloom silk industry present (notably Kadirganj).
- Identified as one of India's 250 most backward districts (receives BRGF funds).
- Industrial notes: Former sugar mill at Warisaliganj now shut, silk weavers in Kadirganj region.
- Historic sites: Handiya Sun Temple, Tapoban (Jarasandha’s birthplace), Kakolat Falls.
- Notable educational institutes: KLS College, TS College, Government Engineering College Nawada, Navodaya Vidyalaya, many public and convent schools.
- Key rivers: Sakri, Khuri, Panchane, Bhusri, Tilaiya
- Divided into 2 subdivisions & 14 blocks/taluks for administration