Chatra District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy
Quick Overview of Chatra District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated Population 2021: ~13,20,000 (13.2 lakh)
- Estimated Population 2025: ~14,20,000 (14.2 lakh)
- Area: 3,718 km²
- Density (2011): 280/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 953–954 females/1000 males (child sex ratio: 967)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 60.18% (Male: 69.92%, Female: 49.92%)
- Urban Population (2011): 6.04% (62,954)
- Rural Population (2011): 93.96% (9,79,932)
- SC Population: 3,40,553 (32.65%)
- ST Population: 45,563 (4.37%)
- Households (2011): 1,82,271
- Villages: 1,471
- Towns: 2
- Workers: 3,97,690 (M: 2,51,213, F: 1,46,477)
Historic Census Data (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Male | Female | Variation | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1,44,844 | 70,100 | 74,744 | – | – |
| 1911 | 1,58,450 | 77,360 | 81,090 | +13,606 | +9.39% |
| 1921 | 1,57,016 | 76,730 | 80,286 | -1,434 | -0.9% |
| 1931 | 1,86,577 | 92,460 | 94,117 | +29,561 | +18.83% |
| 1941 | 2,15,348 | 1,08,000 | 1,07,000 | +28,771 | +15.42% |
| 1951 | 2,38,203 | 1,17,000 | 1,21,000 | +22,855 | +10.61% |
| 1961 | 2,93,395 | 1,46,000 | 1,48,000 | +55,192 | +23.17% |
| 1971 | 3,71,268 | 1,85,000 | 1,86,000 | +77,873 | +26.54% |
| 1981 | 4,72,049 | 2,37,000 | 2,35,000 | +1,00,781 | +27.15% |
| 1991 | 6,23,979 | 3,20,000 | 3,04,000 | +1,51,930 | +32.19% |
| 2001 | 8,08,135 | 4,13,000 | 3,95,000 | +1,84,156 | +29.51% |
| 2011 | 10,42,886 | 5,33,935 | 5,08,951 | +2,34,751 | +29.05% |
Projected Population Table (2025–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12,75,623 | 22.32% | – |
| 2026 | 12,90,336 | 23.73% | 1.41% |
| 2027 | 13,04,422 | 25.08% | 1.35% |
| 2028 | 13,18,508 | 26.43% | 1.35% |
| 2029 | 13,32,626 | 27.78% | 1.35% |
| 2030 | 13,46,712 | 29.13% | 1.35% |
| 2036 | 14,20,587 | 36.22% | 1.17% |
Main Census 2011 Data
| Description | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,42,886 | 5,33,935 | 5,08,951 |
| Child Population (0-6 yrs) | 1,95,321 | 99,312 | 96,009 |
| Households | 1,82,271 | – | – |
| SC Population | 3,40,553 | 1,72,668 | 1,67,885 |
| ST Population | 45,563 | 23,141 | 22,422 |
| Workers | 3,97,690 | 2,51,213 | 1,46,477 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,03,179 | 86.60% |
| Muslim | 1,16,710 | 11.19% |
| Sarna/Other religions | 12,936 | 1.24% |
| Christian | 6,565 | 0.63% |
| Sikh | 888 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 129 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 35 | 0.00% |
| Not Stated | 2,444 | 0.23% |
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 62,954 | 33,724 | 29,230 | 867 | 939 | 80.94% (M: 86.89%, F: 73.97%) |
| Rural | 9,79,932 | 5,00,211 | 4,79,721 | 959 | 968 | 58.78% (M: 68.71%, F: 48.39%) |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg. Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 58.62% | 68.64% | 48.07% |
| Muslim | 71.19% | 79.12% | 62.86% |
| Sarna/Other | 54.19% | 63.7% | 44.68% |
| Christian | 79.39% | 85.64% | 73.42% |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 3,40,553 | 1,72,668 | 1,67,885 | 32.65% | 973 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 45,563 | 23,141 | 22,422 | 4.37% | 969 |
Sex Ratio by Religion/Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total | 953–954 |
| Urban | 867 |
| Rural | 959–960 |
| Hindu | 953 |
| Muslim | 957 |
| Sarna/Other | 997 |
| Christian | 1030 |
Language Breakdown (2011)
- Khortha: 39.71%
- Hindi: 39.21%
- Magahi: 12.47%
- Urdu: 5.47%
- Kurukh: 1.72%
Subdistrict (Block/Taluk) List
- Chatra
- Hunterganj / Shaligram Ram Narayanpur
- Itkhori
- Kanhachatti
- Kunda
- Mayurhand
- Pratappur
- Gidhour
- Lawalong
- Pathalgada
- Simaria
- Tandwa
Socio-Economic & Miscellaneous Facts
- Main economy: Agriculture, referred as “backward district” (BRGF fund recipient)
- Tourism: Bhadrakali Temple (Itkhori), Kunda Cave, Tamasin waterfall, Kauleswary temple
- Politics: 2 Assembly constituencies (Chatra, Simaria); Lok Sabha: Chatra; Current MP: Kalicharan Singh (BJP)
- Historic: Known for the Battle of Chatra (1857)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Population (2011, 2021/2025)? 10,42,886 (2011); ~13.2–14.2 lakh (2021–2025 est.)
- Area? 3,718 km²
- Main religions? Hindu (86.6%), Muslim (11.19%), Sarna/Other (1.24%)
- SC/ST ratio? SC: 32.65%, ST: 4.37%
- Sex ratio? 954 (overall); 959 rural, 867 urban
- Main languages? Khortha, Hindi, Magahi, Urdu, Kurukh
- Main city/town? Chatra HQ, 2 urban centers, no agglomeration
- Number of villages/towns? 1,471 villages, 2 towns
- Literacy rate? 60.18% (urban: 80.94%, rural: 58.78%)
- Notable tourism/culture? Bhadrakali Temple, Kunda Cave, Battle of Chatra