Sahibganj District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy
Quick Overview of Sahibganj District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated 2021 Population: ~13,80,000–13,85,000
- Area: 2,063 km²
- Population Density (2011): 558/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 952–953 females/1000 males (child sex ratio: 960–961)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 52.04% (Male: 60.34%, Female: 43.31%)
- Urban Population (2011): 13.88% (1,59,666)
- Rural Population (2011): 86.12% (9,90,901)
- SC Population: 72,341 (6.29%)
- ST Population: 3,08,343 (26.8%)
- Households: 2,27,023
- Workers: 4,90,202 (42.61% of total pop.; M: 2,95,690, F: 1,94,512)
- Villages: 1,813 (8 towns)
- Main Subdivisions: Sahibganj, Rajmahal
- Main Blocks/Taluks: Barhait, Barharwa, Borio, Mandro, Pathna, Rajmahal, Sahibganj, Taljhari, Udhwa
- Major Languages Spoken (2011): Bengali (28.86%), Santali (21.86%), Hindi (16.71%), Khortha (11.42%), Urdu (6.33%), Bhojpuri (5.33%), Malto (3.68%)
- Economic status: BRGF recipient (“most backward” category, 2006)
Projected Population Table (2025–2036)
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,07,335 | 22.3% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 14,23,566 | 23.7% | 1.41% |
| 2027 | 14,39,107 | 25.1% | 1.35% |
| 2028 | 14,54,648 | 26.4% | 1.35% |
| 2029 | 14,70,223 | 27.8% | 1.35% |
| 2030 | 14,85,764 | 29.1% | 1.35% |
| 2036 | 15,67,266 | 36.2% | 1.17% |
Historic Population Data (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2,69,359 | -- | -- | 1,33,000 | 1,36,000 |
| 1911 | 2,80,249 | 10,890 | +4.04% | 1,39,000 | 1,41,000 |
| 1921 | 2,67,749 | -12,500 | -4.46% | 1,33,000 | 1,34,000 |
| 1931 | 3,06,039 | 38,290 | +14.3% | 1,53,000 | 1,53,000 |
| 1941 | 3,33,540 | 27,500 | +8.99% | 1,67,000 | 1,66,000 |
| 1951 | 3,46,615 | 13,080 | +3.92% | 1,74,000 | 1,72,000 |
| 1961 | 4,14,277 | 67,662 | +19.52% | 2,10,000 | 2,05,000 |
| 1971 | 5,07,180 | 92,903 | +22.43% | 2,59,000 | 2,48,000 |
| 1981 | 6,15,599 | 1,08,419 | +21.38% | 3,15,000 | 3,01,000 |
| 1991 | 7,36,835 | 1,21,236 | +19.69% | 3,83,000 | 3,54,000 |
| 2001 | 9,27,770 | 1,90,935 | +25.91% | 4,77,662 | 4,50,108 |
| 2011 | 11,50,567 | 2,22,797 | +24.01% | 5,89,391 | 5,61,176 |
Main 2011 Census Data
| Description | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,50,567 | 5,89,391 | 5,61,176 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2,21,955 | 1,13,220 | 1,08,735 |
| Households | 2,27,023 | – | – |
| Literates | 4,83,263 | 2,87,303 | 1,95,960 |
| Workers | 4,90,202 | 2,95,690 | 1,94,512 |
| SC Population | 72,341 | 37,317 | 35,024 |
| ST Population | 3,08,343 | 1,53,435 | 1,54,908 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,28,044 | 54.59% |
| Muslim | 3,98,243 | 34.61% |
| Christian | 83,208 | 7.23% |
| Other religions/Sarna | 38,426 | 3.34% |
| Buddhist | 245 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 198 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 125 | 0.01% |
| Not Stated | 2,078 | 0.18% |
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 1,59,666 | 83,499 | 76,167 | 913 | 945 | 73.2% (M: 79.52%, F: 66.23%) |
| Rural | 9,90,901 | 5,05,892 | 4,85,009 | 959 | 962 | 48.45% (M: 56.99%, F: 39.53%) |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 54.46% | 63.38% | 44.94% |
| Muslim | 49.78% | 56.68% | 42.49% |
| Christian | 51.53% | 60.33% | 42.99% |
| Other religions | 35.58% | 45.11% | 26.35% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 941 |
| Muslim | 951 |
| Christian | 1,023 |
| Other religions | 1,024 |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 72,341 | 37,317 | 35,024 | 6.29% | 939 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 3,08,343 | 1,53,435 | 1,54,908 | 26.8% | 1,010 |
Language Breakdown (2011)
- Bengali: 28.86%
- Santali: 21.86%
- Hindi: 16.71%
- Khortha: 11.42%
- Urdu: 6.33%
- Bhojpuri: 5.33%
- Malto: 3.68%
- Others (under Hindi): 4.11%
Subdistrict (Block/Taluk) List
- Barhait
- Barharwa
- Borio
- Mandro
- Pathna
- Rajmahal
- Sahibganj
- Taljhari
- Udhwa
Socio-economic and Miscellaneous Facts
- Sahibganj is classified as a backward district, eligible for BRGF
- Main economy: agriculture, mango orchards, river trade via Ganga port (Rajmahal)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the population of Sahibganj (2011 & estimate 2021/2025)? 11,50,567 (2011), ~13.8–14.1 lakh (2021–25 estimate)
- What is SA/SC/ST population? SC: 6.29% (72,341), ST: 26.8% (3,08,343)
- What is the child sex ratio? 960–961 (2011)
- Main languages spoken? Bengali, Santali, Hindi, Khortha, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Malto
- What is the district’s area? 2,063 km²
- How many villages/towns? 1,813 villages, 8 towns
- What is the literacy rate? Overall: 52.04%, Urban: 73.2%, Rural: 48.5%, Male: 60.3%, Female: 43.3%
- Subdivisions/blocks? Main blocks listed; 2 subdivisions: Sahibganj & Rajmahal
- Economic status? BRGF “most backward” district, river transport hub
- Population growth (2001–2011)? +24.01%