Deoghar District Census 2021 – Full Data & Analysis
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