Rohtas District - Population 2011-2025
Rohtas District Bihar Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Rohtas District (2021/2025 Projection & 2011 Census)
- District: Rohtas, Bihar
- Area: 3,881 sq km
- Headquarters: Sasaram
- Population (2011): 2,959,918 (Male: 1,543,546 | Female: 1,416,372)
- Estimated Population (2025): 3,650,000 – 3,697,262 (projections vary)
- Estimated Population (2026): 3,680,000 – 3,747,562
- Population Density (2011): 763 per sq km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 918 females per 1000 males
- Sex Ratio (2025 est.): 926 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 931 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy Rate (2011): 73.37% (Male: 82.88%, Female: 62.97%) – highest in Bihar
- SC population: 18.57% | ST population: 1.07%
- Urban population: 14.45% | Rural: 85.55%
- Number of Households (2011): 460,345
- Blocks/Subdistricts/Taluks: 19 | Villages: 2,072 | Towns: 10
Historic Population (1901–2011, Decadal and Projected Growth)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 606,016 | - | - | 289,000 | 317,000 |
| 1911 | 575,964 | -30,052 | -4.96% | 279,000 | 297,000 |
| 1921 | 560,894 | -15,070 | -2.62% | 276,000 | 284,000 |
| 1931 | 616,315 | +55,421 | 9.88% | 309,000 | 307,000 |
| 1941 | 719,901 | +103,586 | 16.81% | 363,000 | 356,000 |
| 1951 | 831,133 | +111,232 | 15.45% | 425,000 | 406,000 |
| 1961 | 1,024,133 | +193,000 | 23.22% | 523,000 | 501,000 |
| 1971 | 1,286,983 | +262,850 | 25.67% | 669,000 | 618,000 |
| 1981 | 1,583,280 | +296,297 | 23.02% | 829,000 | 754,000 |
| 1991 | 1,927,736 | +344,456 | 21.76% | 1,018,000 | 910,000 |
| 2001 | 2,464,243 | +536,507 | 27.83% | 1,290,000 | 1,174,000 |
| 2011 | 2,959,918 | +495,675 | 20.11% | 1,543,546 | 1,416,372 |
| Year | Population Projection |
|---|
| 2025 | 3,650,000 – 3,697,262 |
| 2026 | 3,680,000 – 3,747,562 |
| 2031 | 3,990,231 |
| 2036 | 4,202,086 |
Urban and Rural Population Stats
| Urban | Rural | Total |
| Population (2011) | 427,765 | 2,532,153 | 2,959,918 |
| Male | 225,270 | 1,318,276 | 1,543,546 |
| Female | 202,495 | 1,213,877 | 1,416,372 |
| Sex Ratio | 899 | 921 | 918 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 914 | 933 | 931 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 63,013 | 443,797 | 506,810 |
| Literacy Rate | 78.35% | 72.50% | 73.37% |
| Male Literacy | 84.65% | 82.57% | 82.88% |
| Female Literacy | 71.32% | 61.53% | 62.97% |
| Number of Households | 460,345 |
| Number of Towns | 10 |
| Number of Villages | 2,072 |
City List & Town Population
| City Name | Class | Population 2011 | Estimated Population 2025 |
|---|
| Sasaram | Nagar Nigam | 147,408 | 181,960 |
| Dehri | Nagar Parishad | 137,231 | 169,398 |
| Bikramganj | Nagar Panchayat | 48,465 | – |
| Nasriganj | Nagar Panchayat | 23,819 | – |
| Nokha | Nagar Panchayat | 27,302 | – |
| Koath | Nagar Panchayat | 18,890 | – |
| Bhardua | Census Town | 5,317 | – |
| Chanari | Census Town | 6,569 | – |
| Saraiya | Census Town | 8,260 | – |
| Telkap | Census Town | 4,504 | – |
| Karagahar | Census Town | 10,170 | – |
Subdistricts/Blocks/Taluks in Rohtas
- Akorhi Gola
- Bikramganj
- Chenari
- Dawath
- Dehri
- Dinara
- Karakat
- Kargahar
- Kochas
- Nasriganj
- Nauhatta
- Nokha
- Rajpur
- Rohtas
- Sanjhauli
- Sasaram
- Sheosagar
- Suryapura
- Tilouthu
Religion-wise Population (2011 Census & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion | Population 2011 | % (2011) | Estimated Population 2025 |
|---|
| Hindu | 2,645,415 | 89.37 | 3,265,500 |
| Muslim | 300,487 | 10.15 | 370,921 |
| Christian | 2,889 | 0.10 | 3,566 |
| Sikh | 2,569 | 0.09 | 3,171 |
| Buddhist | 1,584 | 0.05 | 1,955 |
| Jain | 252 | 0.01 | 311 |
| Other/not stated | 6,185 | 0.21 | 7,635 |
| Others | 537 | 0.02 | 663 |
| Total | 2,959,918 | 100 | 3,650,000 |
| Religion | Sex Ratio | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|
| Hindu | 916 | 73.61% | 83.31% | 63% |
| Muslim | 938 | 71.06% | 79.03% | 62.5% |
| Christian | 963 | 80.41% | 86.02% | 74.71% |
| Religion not stated | 909 | 71.07% | 81.32% | 59.78% |
Caste-wise Population (2011 Census)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Population |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste | 549,546 | 286,596 | 262,950 | 18.57% | 918 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 31,650 | 16,399 | 15,251 | 1.07% | 930 |
Sex Ratio & Child Sex Ratio, Religion & Area
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 918 |
| Urban | 899 |
| Rural | 921 |
| Scheduled Caste | 918 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 930 |
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Hindu | 916 |
| Muslim | 938 |
| Religion not stated | 909 |
| Christian | 963 |
Literacy Rate (Overall, Urban/Rural, Religion, 2011)
| Category |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Total Population | 73.37% | 82.88% | 62.97% |
| Urban Area | 78.35% | 84.65% | 71.32% |
| Rural Area | 72.50% | 82.57% | 61.53% |
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 73.61% | 83.31% | 63% |
| Muslim | 71.06% | 79.03% | 62.5% |
| Religion not stated | 71.07% | 81.32% | 59.78% |
| Christian | 80.41% | 86.02% | 74.71% |
Child Population (0-6 years, 2011)
|
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Population |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Rohtas |
506,810 |
262,474 |
244,336 |
17.12% |
931 |
Workforce Details (2011)
| Work Profile |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Total Workers | 924,879 | 707,939 | 216,940 |
| Main Workers | 542,439 | 465,573 | 76,866 |
| Cultivators | 169,007 | 153,725 | 15,282 |
| Agricultural Labourers | 172,526 | 145,730 | 26,796 |
| Household Industries | 24,900 | 16,769 | 8,131 |
| Other Workers | 176,006 | 149,349 | 26,657 |
| Marginal Workers | 382,440 | 242,366 | 140,074 |
| Non Working | 2,035,039 | 835,607 | 1,199,432 |
Houseless Population (2011)
- Families living without roof: 215
- Total population houseless: 1,057 (~0.036%)
Languages Spoken (2011 Census)
- Bhojpuri: 87.67%
- Hindi: 7.47%
- Urdu: 4.39%
Economy, Key Agriculture & Industries
- Principle crops: Rice, wheat, maize ("Rice bowl of Bihar")
- Dalmianagar—former major industrial city, now closed
- Agriculture remains main source of income
- Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary—1,342 sq km
Places of Interest, Geography, and Forests
- Rohtas Garh Fort, Sher Shah Suri Tomb, Maa Tara Chandi Temple, Gupta Dham, Dhua Kund
- Highest forest cover among Bihar districts; divided into Sasaram Plain and Rohtas Plateau
- Main rivers: Durgawati, Bajari, Koel, Sura
- Soil types: ustalfs, ochrepts, orthents, fluvents, psamments
Administrative Divisions, Subdivisions & Blocks
- Headquarters: Sasaram
- Subdivisions (Tehsils): Sasaram, Bikramganj, Dehri
- Blocks: Akorhi Gola, Bikramganj, Chenari, Dawath, Dehri, Dinara, Karakat, Kargahar, Kochas, Nasriganj, Nauhatta, Nokha, Rajpur, Rohtas, Sanjhauli, Sasaram, Sheosagar, Suryapura, Tilouthu
- 226 Gram Panchayats, 2072 villages
Assembly Constituencies & Politics
| No. | Constituency | Name | Party | Alliance | Notes |
| 207 | Chenari | Murari Prasad Gautam | BJP | NDA | Was INC |
| 208 | Sasaram | Rajesh Kumar Gupta | RJD | MGB | |
| 209 | Kargahar | Santhosh Kumar Mishra | INC | MGB | |
| 210 | Dinara | Vijay Yadav | RJD | MGB | |
| 211 | Nokha | Anita Devi | RJD | MGB | |
| 212 | Dehri | Fateh Bahadur Singh | RJD | MGB | |
| 213 | Karakat | Arun Singh | CPI(ML)L | MGB | |
Notable People
- Sher Shah Suri – Emperor, conquered Mughal Empire
- Chhedi Paswan – Ex-MP, MLA
- Sanjay Nirupam – MP, Mumbai North
- Murari Prasad Gautam – Ex-Minister
- Akash Deep – Cricketer, IPL (RCB)
- Jyoti Prakash Nirala – Ashok Chakra recipient
- Kavi Kumar Azad – TV actor
- Ritesh Pandey – Bhojpuri actor/singer
Neighbouring Districts (Bihar)
| District | Population 2011 |
|---|
| Aurangabad | 2,540,073 |
| Kaimur | 1,626,384 |
| Gaya | 4,391,418 |
| Buxar | 1,706,352 |
| Bhojpur | 2,728,407 |
| Nawada | 2,219,146 |
| Patna | 5,838,465 |
| Jamui | 1,760,405 |
| Nalanda | 2,877,653 |
| Jehanabad | 1,125,313 |