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

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

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