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

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

YearPopulationGrowth %
20011,035,46429.21%
20111,322,78427.75%
20211,630,00023.23%
20251,740,0006.75%
20311,810,0004.02%

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

SegmentPopulationMaleFemaleSex RatioChild Sex RatioLiteracy Rate
Urban69,67036,62833,04290294777.69%
Rural1,253,114646,947606,16793796059.33%

Religion-wise Population (2011)

ReligionCountMaleFemalePercentage
Hindu1,104,475571,867532,60883.5%
Muslim194,68099,91294,76814.72%
Christian17,1688,5028,6661.3%
Sikh12361620.01%
Buddhist3711851860.03%
Jain201190.00%
Other4,5912,2932,2980.35%
No Religion Specified1,3567446120.1%

SC / ST Population (2011)

CategoryPopulationPercentMaleFemaleSex Ratio
SC319,94624.19%165,313154,633934
ST205,87415.56%104,499101,375970

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

CityPopulationMaleFemaleType
Garhwa Nagar Parishad46,05924,34221,717Nagar 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

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