Deoghar District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka

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

YearPopulationGrowth Rate (%)
20011,165,39024.89%
20111,492,07328.03%
20211,840,00023.3%
20251,960,0006.5%
20312,050,0004.6%

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

SegmentPopulationMaleFemaleSex RatioChild Sex RatioLiteracy Rate
Urban258,361136,886121,47588789384.36%
Rural1,233,712638,136595,57693395960.49%

Religion-wise Population (2011)

ReligionCountPercentage
Hindu1,165,14078.09%
Muslim302,62620.28%
Other religions & persuasions16,0671.08%
Christian6,0270.4%

SC / ST Population (2011)

CategoryPopulationPercentMaleFemaleSex Ratio
SC190,03612.74%98,29591,741933
ST180,96212.13%91,01289,950988

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)

CityPopulationMaleFemaleType
Deoghar Municipal Corporation203,123107,99795,126City / 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

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