Hazaribagh District Census 2021 – Full Data & Analysis
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.)