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 Latehar District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated Population (2021): 9,09,900 (9.10 lakh)
- Projected Population (2025): 8,89,215–9,73,500
- Area: 4,291 km² (govt); 3,660–4,291 km²
- Density (2011): 169–200/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 964–967 females/1000 males (Child: 968)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 59.51% (Male: 69.97%, Female: 48.68%)
- Urban Population (2011): 7.13% (51,858)
- Rural Population (2011): 92.87% (6,75,120)
- SC Population: 1,54,910 (21.31%)
- ST Population: 3,31,096 (45.54%)
- Child Population (0–6 yrs): 1,37,699 (18.94%)
- Households (2011): 1,33,381
- Blocks: Balumath, Bariyatu, Barwadih, Chandwa, Garu, Herhanj, Latehar, Mahuadanr, Manika
Population Projections Table (2025–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 8,89,215–9,73,500 | 22.32–33.95% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 8,99,471 | 23.73% | 1.41% |
| 2027 | 9,09,290 | 25.08% | 1.35% |
| 2028 | 9,19,110 | 26.43% | 1.35% |
| 2029 | 9,28,951 | 27.78% | 1.35% |
| 2030 | 9,38,770 | 29.13% | 1.35% |
| 2036 | 9,90,267 | 36.22% | 1.17% |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 1,26,790 | – | – | 62,660 | 64,130 |
| 1911 | 1,40,616 | +13,826 | +10.90% | 69,900 | 70,720 |
| 1921 | 1,49,957 | +9,341 | +6.64% | 75,120 | 74,840 |
| 1931 | 1,67,407 | +17,450 | +11.64% | 83,790 | 83,620 |
| 1941 | 1,86,627 | +19,220 | +11.48% | 93,520 | 93,110 |
| 1951 | 2,01,560 | +14,930 | +8.00% | 1,03,000 | 98,850 |
| 1961 | 2,39,575 | +38,015 | +18.86% | 1,20,000 | 1,19,000 |
| 1971 | 2,99,630 | +60,055 | +25.07% | 1,51,000 | 1,48,000 |
| 1981 | 3,59,930 | +60,300 | +20.12% | 1,82,000 | 1,78,000 |
| 1991 | 4,57,040 | +97,110 | +26.98% | 2,34,000 | 2,23,000 |
| 2001 | 5,60,894 | +1,03,854 | +22.72% | 2,86,893 | 2,74,001 |
| 2011 | 7,26,978 | +1,66,084 | +29.61% | 3,69,666 | 3,57,312 |
Main Census 2011 Data
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
| Population | 7,26,978 | 3,69,666 | 3,57,312 |
| Households | 1,33,381 | – | – |
| SC Population | 1,54,910 | 78,266 | 76,644 |
| ST Population | 3,31,096 | 1,66,427 | 1,64,669 |
| Child Population (0-6 yrs) | 1,37,699 | 69,971 | 67,728 |
| Workers | 3,13,379 | 1,80,106 | 1,33,273 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
| Hindu | 4,73,049 | 65.07% |
| Muslim | 69,808 | 9.60% |
| Christian | 47,653 | 6.55% |
| Sikh | 120 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 128 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.00% |
| Other religions/Sarna | 1,33,525 | 18.37% |
| Not stated | 2,679 | 0.37% |
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
51,858 |
27,100 |
24,758 |
914 |
924 |
78.33% (M: 84.77%, F: 71.26%) |
| Rural |
6,75,120 |
3,42,566 |
3,32,554 |
971 |
971 |
57.99% (M: 68.74%, F: 46.92%) |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Population | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste |
1,54,910 |
78,266 |
76,644 |
21.31% |
980 |
| Scheduled Tribe |
3,31,096 |
1,66,427 |
1,64,669 |
45.54% |
990 |
Sex Ratio by Religion/Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
| Total | 967 |
| Urban | 914 |
| Rural | 971 |
| Hindu | 959 |
| Other religions/Sarna | 990 |
| Muslim | 956 |
| Christian | 1,003 |
Literacy Rate (2011)
| Category | Avg. Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total Population | 59.51% | 69.97% | 48.68% |
| Urban Area | 78.33% | 84.77% | 71.26% |
| Rural Area | 57.99% | 68.74% | 46.92% |
| Hindu | 57.69% | 68.47% | 46.41% |
| Other religions/Sarna | 53.65% | 64.90% | 42.36% |
| Muslim | 68.63% | 78.33% | 58.45% |
| Christian | 79.01% | 85.66% | 72.48% |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Hindi: 40.60%
- Sadri: 27.10%
- Kurukh: 18.31%
- Magahi: 6.04%
- Urdu: 5.09%
Blocks (Tahsil/Subdistrict) List
- Balumath
- Bariyatu
- Barwadih
- Chandwa
- Garu
- Herhanj
- Latehar
- Mahuadanr
- Manika
Socio-Economic & Miscellaneous
- Netarhat hill station, Lodh Falls, Lower Ghaghri Falls (tourism highlights)
- Betla National Park, Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
- Part of Red Corridor; listed as a “most backward” district, receives BRGF funds
- Economy: agriculture, some coal mining, forest produce
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Population (2011)? 7,26,978
- Projected 2021/2025 population? 9.09 lakh / 8.89–9.74 lakh
- Area? 4,291 km²
- Urban/rural share? Urban: 7.13%, Rural: 92.87%
- SC/ST ratio? SC: 21.31%, ST: 45.54%
- Sex ratio? 964–967 overall, urban 914, rural 971, child 968
- Main languages? Hindi, Sadri, Kurukh, Magahi, Urdu
- Blocks? 9; Balumath, Bariyatu, Barwadih, Chandwa, Garu, Herhanj, Latehar, Mahuadanr, Manika
- Main towns? No urban agglomeration, 4 towns, HQ: Latehar
- Main industries? Agriculture, forest products, tourism, some mining
- Key tourism? Netarhat, Lodh Falls, Betla NP, Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary