Godda District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy
Quick Overview of Godda District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated 2021 Population: ~15,90,000 – 16,06,691
- Area: 2,266 km² (also cited as 2,110 km² [Wikipedia])
- Population Density (2011): 580–622/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 933–938 females/1000 males
- Literacy Rate (2011): 56.4% (Male: 67.84%, Female: 44.14%)
- Urban Population (2011): 4.9% (64,419)
- Rural Population (2011): 95.1% (12,49,132)
- SC Population: 8.8% (1,15,567)
- ST Population: 21.26% (2,79,208)
- Major Languages Spoken: Santali (17.72%), Khortha (10.6%), Urdu (8.4%), Hindi (3.47%), Bengali (2.84%), Kurmali (2.83%), Malto (2.19%). 'Others' under Hindi: 47.68%.
- Total Villages: 2,302
- Total Panchayats: 201
- Total Blocks: 9
- Total Households: 2,53,648
- Workforce: 5,52,191 (3,44,019 males, 2,08,172 females)
- Economy: Mainly agriculture and coal mining (Rajmahal coalfield, Lalmatia)
Historic Population Data (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Male | Female | Variation | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 3,48,128 | 1,72,000 | 1,76,000 | – | – |
| 1911 | 3,62,203 | 1,80,000 | 1,83,000 | +14,080 | +4.04% |
| 1921 | 3,46,047 | 1,72,000 | 1,74,000 | -16,160 | -4.46% |
| 1931 | 3,95,534 | 1,98,000 | 1,98,000 | +49,490 | +14.30% |
| 1941 | 4,31,077 | 2,16,000 | 2,15,000 | +35,543 | +8.99% |
| 1951 | 4,47,976 | 2,24,000 | 2,24,000 | +16,899 | +3.92% |
| 1961 | 4,96,653 | 2,50,000 | 2,47,000 | +48,677 | +10.87% |
| 1971 | 6,00,863 | 3,06,000 | 2,95,000 | +1,04,210 | +20.98% |
| 1981 | 7,13,405 | 3,65,000 | 3,49,000 | +1,12,542 | +18.73% |
| 1991 | 8,61,182 | 4,48,000 | 4,13,000 | +1,47,777 | +20.71% |
| 2001 | 10,47,939 | 5,44,043 | 5,03,896 | +1,86,757 | +21.69% |
| 2011 | 13,13,551 | 6,77,927 | 6,35,624 | +2,65,612 | +25.35% |
Population Projection Table (2021–2036)
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,590,000 | +21.05% | – |
| 2025 | 1,606,691 | +22.32% | – |
| 2026 | 1,625,222 | +23.73% | +1.41% |
| 2027 | 1,642,964 | +25.08% | +1.35% |
| 2028 | 1,660,707 | +26.43% | +1.35% |
| 2029 | 1,678,488 | +27.78% | +1.35% |
| 2030 | 1,696,230 | +29.13% | +1.35% |
| 2036 | 1,789,278 | +36.22% | +1.17% |
Main 2011 Census Data
| Description | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,13,551 | 6,77,927 | 6,35,624 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2,41,784 | 1,23,368 | 1,18,416 |
| Literates | 6,04,519 | 3,76,212 | 2,28,307 |
| Households | 2,53,648 | – | – |
| Workers | 5,52,191 | 3,44,019 | 2,08,172 |
| Houseless Population | 1,229 | – | – |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,37,126 | 71.34% |
| Muslim | 2,89,182 | 22.02% |
| Christian | 37,795 | 2.88% |
| Other Religions/Sarna | 47,067 | 3.58% |
| Sikh | 97 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 128 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 115 | 0.01% |
| Not Stated | 2,041 | 0.16% |
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 64,419 | 34,020 | 30,399 | 894 | 908 | 82.16% (M: 87.71%, F: 75.92%) |
| Rural | 12,49,132 | 6,43,907 | 6,05,225 | 940 | 962 | 55.01% (M: 66.74%, F: 42.47%) |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg. Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 58.67% | 69.93% | 46.49% |
| Muslim | 50.75% | 62.68% | 37.89% |
| Christian | 59.30% | 69.26% | 49.81% |
| Other religions | 41.86% | 54.40% | 29.61% |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 1,15,567 | 59,835 | 55,732 | 8.8% | 932 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2,79,208 | 1,38,510 | 1,40,698 | 21.26% | 1016 |
Sex Ratio (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total | 933–938 |
| Urban | 894 |
| Rural | 940 |
| Hindu | 929 |
| Muslim | 942 |
| Christian | 1043 |
| Other religions | 1020 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Santali: 17.72%
- Khortha: 10.6%
- Urdu: 8.4%
- Hindi: 3.47%
- Bengali: 2.84%
- Kurmali: 2.83%
- Malto: 2.19%
- Others (under Hindi): 47.68%
- Local Dialect: Angika
Subdistrict (Block/Taluk) List and Details
| Block/Taluk | Number of Panchayats | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Basantrai | 14 | 82 |
| Boarijor | 22 | 296 |
| Godda | 34 | 196 |
| Mahagama | 29 | 140 |
| Meherma | 23 | 136 |
| Pathargama | 19 | 141 |
| Poreyahat | 31 | 194 |
| Sundarpahari | 13 | 208 |
| Thakurgangti | 16 | 141 |
| Total | 201 | 1,634 |
City List and Urban Details
- No recognized Urban Agglomeration. Main urban population lives in smaller towns.
- Main city/town: Godda (district HQ)
- Total Towns (2011): 3
Socio-economic Facts & Economy
- Rajmahal coalfield (Lalmatia) is one of Asia’s largest coal mines
- Godda is mainly agricultural (paddy, wheat, maize)
- Classified as a backward district (receives BRGF funds)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the population of Godda district according to the 2011 Census? 13,13,551
- What is the estimated 2021/2025 population? About 15.9–16.07 lakh
- What is the district area? 2,266 km²
- What is the main religion? Hindu (71.34%)
- What are the SC & ST population percentages? SC: 8.8% (1,15,567), ST: 21.26% (2,79,208)
- What is the sex ratio? 933–938
- What are the official/block-wise subdivisions? 9 blocks, see full table above
- Most spoken languages? Santali, Khortha, Urdu, Hindi
- What proportion of the population is rural? 95.1% (12,49,132)
- What is main economic activity? Agriculture, coal mining
- How many villages and panchayats? 2,302 villages, 201 panchayats
- What is the literacy rate? 56.4% (total), 67.84% (male), 44.14% (female), urban: 82.16%, rural: 55.01%