Deoghar District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy

Deoghar District Jharkhand Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data

Deoghar district spread over 2, 477 sq km had a population of 1.49 million in 2011 which is anticipated to be 1.96 million by 2025. The sex ratio is 925 females per 1000 males. Around 82.68% of the population is living in the rural areas. Literacy rate is 64.85%. There are 1 town, 14 census towns, and 194 gram panchayats in the district. The SC (12.74%) and ST (12.13%) populations have been highlighted significantly in the area.

Quick Overview of District Census 2021

• District: Deoghar (Jharkhand)
• Projected Population 2025: 1,960,000 (19.7 lakhs)
• Population 2011: 1,492,073 (14.92 lakhs)
• Population Growth 2001–2011: 28.03%
• Population Density (2011): 602/sq.km
• Sex Ratio (2011): 925 females per 1000 males (Urban: 887, Rural: 933)
• Literacy Rate (2011): 64.85% (Male: 76.85%, Female: 51.8%)
• Urban Population: 17.32% (258,361)
• Rural Population: 82.68% (1,233,712)
• SC Population: 190,036 (12.74%)
• ST Population: 180,962 (12.13%)
• Child Population (0-6): 268,453 (18.0%)
• Area: 2,477 sq.km
• Households: 264,347
• Number of Blocks: 10
• Number of Gram Panchayats: 194
• Towns: 1 (Deoghar Municipal Corp), 1 Municipality, 14 Census Towns

Historic Census Population & Growth (2001–2031 Projected)

Year	Population	Growth Rate (%)
2001	1,165,390	24.89%
2011	1,492,073	28.03%
2021	1,840,000	23.3%
2025	1,960,000	6.5%
2031	2,050,000	4.6%

Population, Sex Ratio, Literacy – Urban vs Rural (2011)

Segment	Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Child Sex Ratio	Literacy Rate
Urban	258,361	136,886	121,475	887	893	84.36%
Rural	1,233,712	638,136	595,576	933	959	60.49%

Religion-wise Population (2011)

Religion	Count	Percentage
Hindu	1,165,140	78.09%
Muslim	302,626	20.28%
Other religions & persuasions	16,067	1.08%
Christian	6,027	0.4%

SC / ST Population (2011)

Category	Population	Percent	Male	Female	Sex Ratio
SC	190,036	12.74%	98,295	91,741	933
ST	180,962	12.13%	91,012	89,950	988

Child Population (0–6 years) & Sex Ratio

• Total: 268,453 (18.0%)
• Male child: 137,658
• Female child: 130,795
• Child Sex Ratio (2011): 950 girls per 1000 boys (rural: 959; urban: 893)

Languages Spoken (2011 Census)

• Hindi (official)
• Bengali
• Santali
• Urdu

Households, Area, Density & Urban Stats

• Area: 2,477 sq.km
• Households: 264,347
• Population Density: 602/sq.km (2011)
• Gram Panchayats: 194
• Census Towns: 14
• Houseless Population: 342 families, 1,238 people (2011)

Workforce Profile

• Total workers: 496,517 (33.29%)
• Male workers: 317,715
• Female workers: 178,802

City List (ULB, Municipality, Census Towns)

City	Population	Male	Female	Type
Deoghar Municipal Corporation	203,123	107,997	95,126	City / Nagar Nigam

14 census towns, 1 municipality, 1 municipal corporation total. Full city/town list available in census source.

Sub-districts / Blocks / Taluks

Name
Deoghar
Devipur
Karon
Madhupur
Margounda
Mohanpur
Palojori
Sarath
Sonaraithari
Sarwan

Socio-Economic and General Facts

• Main religious center: Baidyanath Dham, one of 12 Jyotirlingas of India
• Major festivals: Shravani Mela, Bhadra Purnima
• Main crops: Rice, maize, pulses
• Major rivers: Ajay, Mayurakshi
• District HQ: Deoghar city
• High literacy compared to Jharkhand average
• Medical college, engineering college, universities
• Transport: Major railway, highways; nearest airport Deoghar International Airport

FAQ: Deoghar District Census & Population

• Q: Projected population in 2025?
• A: 19.7 lakhs (1,960,000)
• Q: What is the sex ratio?
• A: 925 females per 1000 males (2011)
• Q: Child population (0-6)?
• A: 268,453 (18.0%)
• Q: SC/ST percentage?
• A: SC: 12.74%; ST: 12.13%
• Q: Urban / rural share?
• A: Urban: 17.32%; Rural: 82.68%
• Q: Largest city?
• A: Deoghar Municipal Corporation: 203,123 population (2011)
• Q: Main languages?
• A: Hindi, Bengali, Santali, Urdu
• Q: Literacy rate?
• A: 64.85% (male: 76.85%, female: 51.8%)
• Q: District HQ?
• A: Deoghar
• Q: Blocks / taluks?
• A: Deoghar, Devipur, Karon, Madhupur, Margounda, Mohanpur, Palojori, Sarath, Sonaraithari, Sarwan