Garhwa District Census 2021 – Full Data & Analysis
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
- District: Garhwa (Jharkhand)
- Projected Population 2025: 1,740,000 (17.42 lakhs)
- Population 2011: 1,322,784 (13.23 lakhs)
- Population Growth 2001–2011: 27.75%
- Population Density (2011): 323/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 935 females per 1000 males (Urban: 902, Rural: 937)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 60.33% (Male: 72.19%, Female: 47.58%)
- SC Population: 319,946 (24.19%)
- ST Population: 205,874 (15.56%)
- Child Population (0-6): 239,664 (18.12%)
- Area: 4,093 sq.km
- Households: 254,697
- Urban Population: 5.27% (69,670)
- Rural Population: 94.73% (1,253,114)
- Blocks/Taluks: 19 (as per administrative setup)
Historic Census Population & Growth (2001–2031 Projected)
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 2001 | 1,035,464 | 29.21% |
| 2011 | 1,322,784 | 27.75% |
| 2021 | 1,630,000 | 23.23% |
| 2025 | 1,740,000 | 6.75% |
| 2031 | 1,810,000 | 4.02% |
Population, Sex Ratio, Literacy – Urban vs Rural (2011)
| Segment | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
| Urban | 69,670 | 36,628 | 33,042 | 902 | 947 | 77.69% |
| Rural | 1,253,114 | 646,947 | 606,167 | 937 | 960 | 59.33% |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Male | Female | Percentage |
| Hindu | 1,104,475 | 571,867 | 532,608 | 83.5% |
| Muslim | 194,680 | 99,912 | 94,768 | 14.72% |
| Christian | 17,168 | 8,502 | 8,666 | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 123 | 61 | 62 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 371 | 185 | 186 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 20 | 11 | 9 | 0.00% |
| Other | 4,591 | 2,293 | 2,298 | 0.35% |
| No Religion Specified | 1,356 | 744 | 612 | 0.1% |
SC / ST Population (2011)
| Category | Population | Percent | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
| SC | 319,946 | 24.19% | 165,313 | 154,633 | 934 |
| ST | 205,874 | 15.56% | 104,499 | 101,375 | 970 |
Child Population (0–6 years) & Sex Ratio
- Total: 239,664 (18.12%)
- Male child: 122,305
- Female child: 117,359
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 960 girls per 1000 boys (urban: 947; rural: 960)
Languages Spoken (2011 Census)
- Hindi (official)
- Santali
- Khortha
- Bhojpuri
- Magahi
- Urdu
Households, Area, Density & Urban Stats
- Area: 4,093 sq.km
- Households: 254,697
- Population Density: 323/sq.km (2011)
- Urban Population: 69,670 (5.27%)
- Rural Population: 1,253,114 (94.73%)
Workforce Profile
- Total literates: 653,476 (49%)
- Male literates: 405,161
- Female literates: 248,315
- Urban literacy: 77.69% (male: 85.55%, female: 68.91%)
- Rural literacy: 59.33% (male: 71.4%, female: 46.38%)
City / Nagar Parishad List & Urban Population
| City | Population | Male | Female | Type |
| Garhwa Nagar Parishad | 46,059 | 24,342 | 21,717 | Nagar Parishad |
Full urban & block/village stats at government census portals.
Blocks / Taluks / Sub-districts
| Block Name |
| Garhwa |
| Ranka |
| Nagar Untari |
| Banshidhar |
| Bhandaria |
| Bharno |
| Bhawanathpur |
| Chinia |
| Dandai |
| Kandi |
| Kharaundi |
| Manjhiaon |
| Meral |
| Ramna |
| Sagma |
| Wanki |
| Ketar |
| Dhurki |
| Chhatarpur |
Socio-Economic and General Facts
- Main crops: paddy, wheat, maize, arhar, khesari, gram, lentil, peas
- Forest coverage: 33% (1,334 sq.km)
- Minerals: limestone, bauxite, coal, granite
- Garhwa city: district HQ and largest town, Nagar Parishad
- Major rivers: Koel, Kanhar, Sone
- Transport: NH-75, railway line at Garhwa Road Jn.
FAQ: Garhwa District Census & Population
- Q: What is Garhwa's projected population in 2025?
- A: 1,740,000 (17.42 lakhs)
- Q: What is the sex ratio?
- A: 935 females per 1000 males (2011)
- Q: Rural/urban share?
- A: Rural: 94.73%; Urban: 5.27%
- Q: Child population?
- A: 239,664 (18.12%)
- Q: Main religions?
- A: Hindu (83.5%), Muslim (14.72%), others
- Q: SC/ST percent?
- A: SC: 24.19%; ST: 15.56%
- Q: Literacy?
- A: 60.33% (male: 72.19%; female: 47.58%)
- Q: Largest city?
- A: Garhwa Nagar Parishad: 46,059 population (2011)
- Q: Languages?
- A: Hindi (official), Santali, Khortha, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Urdu
- Q: Blocks/taluks?
- A: Garhwa, Ranka, Nagar Untari, Banshidhar, Bhandaria, Bharno, Bhawanathpur, Chinia, Dandai, Kandi, Kharaundi, Manjhiaon, Meral, Ramna, Sagma, Wanki, Ketar, Dhurki, Chhatarpur