Koderma district that spans 2, 540 sq km had a population of about 9.8 lakh in 2021 which is expected to be raised over 10.82 lakh by 2025. The area is mainly rural (80.28%) having 5 towns and 699, 717 villages with a literacy rate of 66.84%. The sex ratio is nearly 950, and the ST population is 0.96%. The district is a lively combination of the urban and rural environment, and the number of children makes up a large proportion of 18.48% of the total population.
Quick Overview of Kodarma District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated Population 2021: 9,80,600 – 9,81,000
- Estimated Population 2025: 10,82,300 (1,082,300)
- Estimated Population 2025 : 8,76,104 (22.32% up from 2011)
- Area: 2,540 sq.km
- Density (2011): 282/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 950–951 females/1000 males (rural: 959, urban: 918–919, child: 949)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 66.84% (Male: 79.78–79.91%, Female: 53.23–53.61%)
- Urban Population (2011): 19.72% (1,41,246)
- Rural Population (2011): 80.28% (5,75,013)
- SC Population (2011): 1,09,003 (15.22%)
- ST Population (2011): 6,903 (0.96%)
- Child Population (0-6 yrs): 1,32,375 (18.48%)
- Households (2011): 1,16,155
- Villages: 699–717
- Towns: 5
- Blocks (taluks): Kodarma, Jainagar, Chandwara, Markacho, Domchanch, Satgawan
Population Projections (2025–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Growth Since 2011 |
| 2021 | 9,80,600 | Up 37% from 2011 |
| 2025 | 8,76,104 – 10,82,300 | 22.32–51.18% |
| 2026 | 8,86,209 | 23.73% |
| 2027 | 8,95,883 | 25.08% |
| 2028 | 9,05,558 | 26.43% |
| 2029 | 9,15,254 | 27.78% |
| 2030 | 9,24,928 | 29.13% |
| 2036 | 9,75,666 | 36.22% |
Historic Census Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Growth | % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 1,10,697 | - | - | 53,580 | 57,120 |
| 1911 | 1,21,094 | +10,397 | +9.4 | 59,120 | 61,980 |
| 1921 | 1,19,998 | -1,096 | -0.91 | 58,640 | 61,358 |
| 1931 | 1,42,590 | +22,592 | +18.8 | 70,660 | 71,930 |
| 1941 | 1,64,578 | +21,988 | +15.4 | 82,650 | 81,928 |
| 1951 | 1,82,045 | +17,467 | +10.6 | 88,860 | 93,185 |
| 1961 | 2,15,252 | +33,207 | +18.2 | 1,07,000 | 1,09,000 |
| 1971 | 2,68,836 | +53,584 | +24.9 | 1,32,000 | 1,37,000 |
| 1981 | 3,27,035 | +58,199 | +21.6 | 1,61,000 | 1,66,000 |
| 1991 | 4,19,624 | +92,589 | +28.3 | 2,11,000 | 2,08,000 |
| 2001 | 5,40,901 | +1,21,277 | +28.9 | 2,70,000 | 2,71,000 |
| 2011 | 7,16,259 | +1,75,358 | +32.4 | 3,67,222 | 3,49,037 |
Main Census 2011 Data
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Population | 7,16,259 | 3,67,222 | 3,49,037 |
| Households | 1,16,155 | - | - |
| SC Population | 1,09,003 | 55,346 | 53,657 |
| ST Population | 6,903 | 3,594 | 3,309 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,32,375 | 67,916 | 64,459 |
| Workers | 2,57,418 | 1,73,993 | 83,425 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percent |
|---|
| Hindu | 6,05,138 | 84.49% |
| Muslim | 1,07,018 | 14.94% |
| Christian | 1,221 | 0.17% |
| Sikh | 944 | 0.13% |
| Jain | 980 | 0.14% |
| Other religions | 269 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 32 | 0.00% |
| Not Stated | 657 | 0.09% |
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
1,41,246 |
73,627 |
67,619 |
918–919 |
923 |
79.15% (M: 87.52%, F: 70.02%) |
| Rural |
5,75,013 |
2,93,595 |
2,81,418 |
959 |
954 |
63.69% (M: 77.75%, F: 49.03%) |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg. Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 66.54% | 79.91% | 52.47% |
| Muslim | 67.87% | 78.73% | 56.54% |
| Christian | 79.92% | 85.45% | 75.00% |
| Jain | 95.73% | 96.95% | 94.42% |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Pop | Sex Ratio |
| SC | 1,09,003 | 55,346 | 53,657 | 15.22% | 970 |
| ST | 6,903 | 3,594 | 3,309 | 0.96% | 921 |
Sex Ratio by Religion/Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
| Total | 950–951 |
| Urban | 918–919 |
| Rural | 959 |
| Hindu | 949 |
| Muslim | 962 |
| Christian | 1124 |
| Jain | 930 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Khortha: 49.66%
- Hindi: 43.47%
- Urdu: 4.69%
- Santali: 0.52%
Subdistrict (Block/Taluk) List
- Kodarma
- Jainagar
- Chandwara
- Markacho
- Domchanch
- Satgawan
Socio-Economic & Miscellaneous
- Kodarma/Jhumri Telaiya famous for mica mining (“mica capital of India” in 20th century)
- Forests: Around 30% forest cover; important rivers: Barakar, Barsoi, Sakri
- One of 250 most backward districts (BRGF), part of Red Corridor
- Major towns: Koderma, Jhumri Telaiya, Domchanch
- Tourist sites: Tilaiya Dam, Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary, Chanchal Dham, Dhawajadhari Pahar
- Education: Capital University, Sainik School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Population of Koderma (2011)? 7,16,259
- Estimated 2021/2025 population? 9.8–10.8 lakh (variance by projection)
- Area? 2,540 sq.km
- SC/ST ratio? SC: 15.22%, ST: 0.96%
- Sex ratio? 950–951 (urban: 918–919, rural: 959)
- Main religions? Hindu (84.49%), Muslim (14.94%), Christian (0.17%)
- Main spoken languages? Khortha (49.66%), Hindi (43.47%), Urdu (4.69%)
- Blocks? Kodarma, Jainagar, Chandwara, Markacho, Domchanch, Satgawan
- No. of villages/towns? Villages: 699–717, Towns: 5
- Key industry? Mica mining, forest products, tourism
- Main towns? Koderma, Jhumri Telaiya, Domchanch