Dhanbad District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Dhanbad District Jharkhand Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Dhanbad District Census 2021 – Full Data & Analysis
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
- District: Dhanbad (Jharkhand)
- Projected 2025 Population: 3,040,000 (30.41 lakhs)
- 2011 Population: 2,684,487 (26.84 lakhs)
- Population Density (2011): 1,316/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 909 females per 1000 males (Lowest in Jharkhand)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 74.52% (Male: 83.81%, Female: 64.29%)
- Urban Population: 58.13%
- Rural Population: 41.87%
- ST/SC Proportion: SC 16.29%, ST 8.68%
- Languages (2011): Hindi (26.80%), Khortha (25.20%), Bengali (17.95%), Urdu (8.47%), Santali (7.24%), Magahi (5.19%), Bhojpuri (4.46%), Kurmali (1.44%)
Historic Census & Population Growth (1901–2036 Projection)
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) |
|---|
| 1901 | 316,527 | — |
| 1951 | 750,681 | 21.7 |
| 1981 | 1,588,795 | 39.19 |
| 2001 | 2,397,102 | 22.95 |
| 2011 | 2,684,487 | 11.99 |
| 2025 (projected) | 3,040,000 | 13.27 |
| 2036 (projected) | 3,656,724 | 36.22 |
Population, Sex Ratio, Literacy – Urban vs Rural
| Segment | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
| Urban | 1,560,394 | 824,000 | 736,394 | 894 | 901 | 78.97% |
| Rural | 1,124,093 | 581,956 | 542,137 | 932 | 934 | 68.17% |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
| Hindu | 2,149,480 | 80.07% |
| Muslim | 431,762 | 16.08% |
| Christian | 11,243 | 0.42% |
| Sikh | 9,727 | 0.36% |
| Other Religions | 77,182 | 2.88% |
| Jain | 1,268 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 331 | 0.01% |
| Not Stated | 3,494 | 0.13% |
SC / ST Population (2011)
| Category | Population | Percentage | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| SC | 437,309 | 16.29% | 226,362 | 210,947 | 932 |
| ST | 233,119 | 8.68% | 117,256 | 115,863 | 989 |
Child Population (0–6 years) & Sex Ratio
- Total: 373,394 (13.91%)
- Male child: 194,879
- Female child: 178,515
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 917 girls per 1000 boys
Languages Spoken (2011 Census)
- Hindi: 26.80%
- Khortha: 25.20%
- Bengali: 17.95%
- Urdu: 8.47%
- Santali: 7.24%
- Magahi: 5.19%
- Bhojpuri: 4.46%
- Kurmali: 1.44%
Households, Area, Density
- Total Area: 2,040 Sq.KM
- Number of Households: 507,064
- Number of Towns: 46
- Number of Villages: 1,159
- Houseless Families: 420 (1,525 people)
Workforce Profile
- Total workers: 844,504 (Male: 658,851, Female: 185,653)
- Percentage of workers: 31.46%
- Main Work: 82.5%, Marginal Work: 17.5%
Sub-districts, Taluks, Blocks
| Name | Category |
| Dhanbad | CD Block |
| Baliapur | CD Block |
| Baghmara | CD Block |
| Nirsa | CD Block |
| Tundi | CD Block |
| Purbi Tundi | CD Block |
| Gobindpur | CD Block |
| Kaliasole | CD Block |
| Topchanchi | CD Block |
City List & Ward/Population (Dhanbad Municipal Corporation)
| Ward No | Population |
|---|
| 1 | 22,817 |
| 2 | 19,201 |
| 3 | 27,629 |
| ... | ... |
| 55 | 16,688 |
Socio-Economic and General Facts
- Dhanbad is India's coal capital, hosting 112 coal mines and significant industries
- It is the second most populous district of Jharkhand after Ranchi
- Dhanbad city’s main rivers are Damodar, Barakar, Gobai, Khudia
- Major educational institutes: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, BIT Sindri
- Average annual rainfall: ~1300 mm
- Notable languages: Hindi, Bengali, Khortha, Urdu, Santali, Magahi, Bhojpuri, Kurmali
FAQ: Dhanbad District Census & Population
- Q: What is the population of Dhanbad district in 2025?
- A: Projected at 3,040,000 (30.41 Lakhs)
- Q: What is the sex ratio of Dhanbad?
- A: 909 females per 1000 males (2011, lowest in Jharkhand)
- Q: What is the literacy rate of Dhanbad?
- A: 74.52% (Male: 83.81%, Female: 64.29%)
- Q: What are the main religions?
- A: Hindu (80.07%), Muslim (16.08%)
- Q: Key languages spoken?
- A: Hindi, Khortha, Bengali, Urdu, Santali, Magahi, Bhojpuri, Kurmali
- Q: What is the urban population percentage?
- A: 58.13% urban, 41.87% rural (2011)
- Q: Name all the sub-districts/CD blocks?
- A: Dhanbad, Baliapur, Baghmara, Nirsa, Tundi, Purbi Tundi, Gobindpur, Kaliasole, Topchanchi
- Q: Total workforce?
- A: 844,504 workers (658,851 male; 185,653 female), 31.46% of population
- Q: Total villages/towns?
- A: 1,159 villages, 46 towns