Jamtara District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy
Quick Overview of Jamtara District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated Population 2021: 9,33,000–9,60,000
- Estimated Population 2025: 9,67,576–9,79,200
- Area: 1,811 km²
- Density (2011): 437–439/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 954–959 females/1000 males (child: 954)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 64.59% (Male: 76.46%, Female: 52.15%)
- Urban Population (2011): 9.58% (75,746)
- Rural Population (2011): 90.42% (715,296)
- SC Population: 72,885 (9.21%)
- ST Population: 2,40,489 (30.40%)
- Child Population (0-6 yrs): 1,30,993 (16.56%)
- Households (2011): 1,55,275
- Villages: 1,161
- Towns: 3
- Blocks: Fatehpur, Jamtara, Karma Tanr Vidyasagar, Kundhit, Nala, Narayanpur
- Workforce: 3,26,631 (M: 2,14,740, F: 1,11,891)
- Politics: Vidhan Sabha: Nala, Jamtara, Sarath (part)
Population Projections (2025–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,67,576–9,79,200 | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 9,78,736 | 23.73% | 1.41% |
| 2027 | 9,89,420 | 25.08% | 1.35% |
| 2028 | 10,00,105 | 26.43% | 1.35% |
| 2029 | 10,10,813 | 27.78% | 1.35% |
| 2030 | 10,21,498 | 29.13% | 1.35% |
| 2036 | 10,77,533 | 36.22% | 1.17% |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2,25,405 | - | - | 1,12,000 | 1,14,000 |
| 1911 | 2,34,519 | +9,114 | +4.04% | 1,16,000 | 1,18,000 |
| 1921 | 2,24,059 | -10,460 | -4.46% | 1,12,000 | 1,12,000 |
| 1931 | 2,56,100 | +32,041 | +14.3% | 1,28,000 | 1,28,000 |
| 1941 | 2,79,114 | +23,014 | +8.99% | 1,40,000 | 1,39,000 |
| 1951 | 2,90,056 | +10,942 | +3.92% | 1,46,000 | 1,44,000 |
| 1961 | 3,24,745 | +34,689 | +11.96% | 1,64,000 | 1,61,000 |
| 1971 | 3,77,711 | +52,966 | +16.31% | 1,93,000 | 1,85,000 |
| 1981 | 4,35,284 | +57,573 | +15.24% | 2,21,000 | 2,14,000 |
| 1991 | 5,44,874 | +1,09,590 | +25.17% | 2,79,000 | 2,65,000 |
| 2001 | 6,53,081 | +1,08,207 | +19.86% | 3,33,514 | 3,19,567 |
| 2011 | 7,91,042 | +1,37,961 | +21.12% | 4,04,830 | 3,86,212 |
Main Census 2011 Data
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,91,042 | 4,04,830 | 3,86,212 |
| Households | 1,55,275 | - | - |
| SC Population | 72,885 | 37,212 | 35,673 |
| ST Population | 2,40,489 | 1,20,035 | 1,20,454 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,30,993 | 67,051 | 63,942 |
| Workers | 3,26,631 | 2,14,740 | 1,11,891 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,50,560 | 69.60% |
| Muslim | 1,64,406 | 20.78% |
| Sarna/Other religions | 68,564 | 8.67% |
| Christian | 4,419 | 0.56% |
| Sikh | 520 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 783 | 0.10% |
| Buddhist | 118 | 0.01% |
| Not Stated | 1,672 | 0.21% |
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 75,746 | 39,787 | 35,959 | 904 | 921 | 82.62% (M: 89.24%, F: 75.28%) |
| Rural | 7,15,296 | 3,65,043 | 3,50,253 | 960 | 956 | 62.58% (M: 74.99%, F: 49.66%) |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg. Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.34% | 78.27% | 53.78% |
| Muslim | 60.92% | 72.17% | 48.92% |
| Sarna/Other | 56.93% | 70.22% | 43.80% |
| Christian | 82.03% | 86.18% | 78.09% |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 72,885 | 37,212 | 35,673 | 9.21% | 959 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2,40,489 | 1,20,035 | 1,20,454 | 30.40% | 1,004 |
Sex Ratio by Religion/Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total | 955–959 |
| Urban | 904 |
| Rural | 960 |
| Hindu | 951 |
| Muslim | 944 |
| Sarna/Other | 1,007 |
| Christian | 1,046 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Bengali: 30.18%
- Santali: 29.10%
- Khortha: 27.93%
- Hindi: 5.92%
- Urdu: 3.61%
- Magahi: 1.25%
Subdistrict (Block/Taluk) List
- Fatehpur
- Jamtara
- Karma Tanr Vidyasagar
- Kundhit
- Nala
- Narayanpur
Socio-Economic & Miscellaneous
- Classified among India's 250 most backward districts (BRGF recipient)
- No urban agglomeration, HQ: Jamtara town
- Main economy: agriculture, increasing literacy, gradual urbanization
- Politics: 3 Vidhan Sabha constituencies (Nala, Jamtara, Sarath-part); part of Dumka Lok Sabha
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the population of Jamtara (2011)? 7,91,042
- What are the projections for 2021/2025? 9.33–9.79 lakh
- Area? 1,811 km²
- SC/ST ratio? SC: 9.21%; ST: 30.40%
- What is the sex ratio? 954–959 (955 census), Child: 954
- Main religions? Hindu (69.6%), Muslim (20.78%), Sarna/other (8.67%)
- Main spoken languages? Bengali, Santali, Khortha, Hindi, Urdu, Magahi
- Number of villages/towns? 1,161 villages, 3 towns
- Literacy rate? 64.59%; Urban: 82.62%, Rural: 62.58%
- Key blocks/taluks? Fatehpur, Jamtara, Karma Tanr Vidyasagar, Kundhit, Nala, Narayanpur