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

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

The population of Hazaribagh district which covered an area of 3, 555 sq km was 1.73 million in 2011 and was estimated to rise to 2.12 million by 2025. Out of the total population, 84% are living in the rural areas. The district has a sex ratio of 947 females per 1000 males. Literacy is around 69.75%. The main spoken languages are Hindi. The district has 17 towns and more than 1, 300 villages. The total number of families is 304, 749. In the district, there are 17 towns and over 1, 300 villages. The number of households is 304, 749.

Quick Overview of District Census 2021

• District: Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
• Projected Population 2025: 21,21,576 (21.22 lakhs)
• Population 2011: 1,734,495 (17.34 lakhs)
• Density (2011): 488/sq.km
• Sex Ratio (2011): 947 females per 1000 males (Urban: 913, Rural: 954)
• Child Sex Ratio (2011, 0-6): 933
• SC share: 17.50%; ST share: 7.02%
• Literacy Rate (2011): 69.75% (Male: 80.01%, Female: 58.95%)
• Urban Population: 15.87% (275,307)
• Rural Population: 84.13% (1,459,188)
• Child Population (0-6): 281,863 (16.25%)
• Area: 3,555 sq.km
• Households: 304,749
• Villages: 1,308
• Towns: 17

Historic Population and Growth (1901–2036 Projected)

Year	Population	Growth Rate (%)
1901	241,612	—
1951	397,342	10.6
1981	854,377	32.9
2001	1,378,881	25.2
2011	1,734,495	25.8
2025 (proj.)	2,121,576	22.3
2036 (proj.)	2,362,675	36.2

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

Segment	Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Child Sex Ratio (0-6)	Literacy Rate
Urban	275,307	143,947	131,360	913	919	85.49%
Rural	1,459,188	746,934	712,254	954	935	66.64%

Religion-wise Population (2011)

Religion	Count	Percentage
Hindu	1,397,227	80.56%
Muslim	281,247	16.21%
Other religions and persuasions (Sarna etc.)	34,154	1.97%
Christian	17,137	0.99%
Jain	1,676	0.10%
Sikh	1,312	0.08%
Buddhist	71	0.00%
Not Stated	1,671	0.10%

SC / ST Population (2011)

Category	Population	Percent	Sex Ratio
SC	303,515	17.50%	958
ST	121,768	7.02%	1,003

Child Population (0–6 years) & Sex Ratio

• Total: 281,863 (16.25%)
• Male child: 145,821
• Female child: 136,042
• Child Sex Ratio: 933 girls per 1000 boys

Languages Spoken (2011 Census)

• Khortha: 61.58%
• Hindi: 23.59%
• Urdu: 7.73%
• Santali: 3.48%
• Bengali: Small population (early settlers)

Households, Area, Density & Urban Stats

• Area: 3,555 sq.km
• Households: 304,749
• Population Density: 488/sq.km (2011)
• Villages: 1,308
• Towns: 17
• Houseless: 122 families (522 people, 2011)

Workforce Profile

• Total workers: 654,636 (37.74%)
• Male workers: 423,472
• Female workers: 231,164

City List – Urban Agglomeration & City Stats

Urban Agglomeration / City	Population	Male	Female
Hazaribagh (UA)	153,595	79,953	73,642
Hazaribag (Nagar Parishad)	142,489	74,132	68,357

17 towns total; for full urban list & stats, see government sources.

Taluks / Sub-districts / Blocks

Name
Barhi
Barkagaon
Barkatha
Bishungarh
Chalkusa
Chauparan
Churchu
Dadi
Daru
Hazaribagh
Ichak
Katamdag
Katkamsandi
Keredari
Padma
Tati Jhariya

Socio-Economic and General Facts

• Major mineral: coal; large mines at Charhi, Kuju, Ghato Tand, Barkagaon
• Backward region (BRGF funded)
• Main languages: Khortha (1st), Hindi, Urdu, Santali, Bengali
• Etymology: Persian "hazar" (thousand) + "bagh" (garden) = "city of a thousand gardens"
• Ancient megalithic and cave sites (Barkagaon, Isko)
• Administrative HQ and largest town: Hazaribagh

FAQ: Hazaribagh District Census & Population

• Q: Population in 2021/2025?
• A: 2021: 20.30 lakhs, 2025: 21.22 lakhs (projected)
• Q: Sex ratio?
• A: 947 females per 1000 males (2011)
• Q: Child population (0-6)?
• A: 281,863 (16.25%)
• Q: Male literacy/female literacy?
• A: Male: 80.01%; Female: 58.95%
• Q: SC/ST?
• A: SC: 17.50%; ST: 7.02%
• Q: Literacy in urban/rural?
• A: Urban 85.49%; Rural 66.64%
• Q: Languages spoken?
• A: Khortha (62%), Hindi (24%), Urdu (8%), Santali (3.5%), Bengali (minority)
• Q: Largest city or UA?
• A: Hazaribagh (UA): 153,595 (2011)
• Q: Total blocks?
• A: 16 blocks (full list above)
• Q: Workforce?
• A: 654,636 (37.74% of pop.)