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.)