The Pakur district that spans almost 1, 812 square kilometers had a population of over 1.117 million as of 2021, which is estimated to go up to almost 1.192 million by 2025. The district is majorly a rural one with 92.5% of the people living in the villages. It has a sex ratio of nearly 990 and a literacy rate of 48.82%. Pakur, with 4 towns, 1, 247 villages, and a population of over 400, 000 people, is still mostly rural, where the scheduled tribes make up a sizable proportion of the population (42.1%).
Quick Overview of Pakur District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated Population 2021: 11,17,200
- Estimated Population 2025: 11,92,000–11,01,000 (2025 projection across sources)
- Area: 1,811–1,813 sq.km
- Density (2011): 497–498/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 989–990 females/1000 males (child: 975–976)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 48.82% (Male: 57.06%, Female: 40.52%)
- Urban Population (2011): 7.50% (67,512)
- Rural Population (2011): 92.5% (8,32,910)
- SC Population: 28,469 (3.16%)
- ST Population: 3,79,054 (42.1%)
- Child Population (0-6 yrs): 1,77,623 (19.73%)
- Households (2011): 1,82,317
- Villages: 1,247
- Towns: 4
- Main blocks/taluks: Amrapara, Hiranpur, Litipara, Maheshpur, Pakaur, Pakuria
- Workforce: 4,04,584 (44.93% of pop.; M: 2,34,012, F: 1,70,572)
Population Projections (2025–2036)
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 11,92,000–11,01,366 | 22.32% |
| 2026 | 11,14,069 | 23.73% |
| 2027 | 11,26,231 | 25.08% |
| 2028 | 11,38,393 | 26.43% |
| 2029 | 11,50,582 | 27.78% |
| 2030 | 11,62,744 | 29.13% |
| 2036 | 12,26,527 | 36.22% |
Historic Census Data (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Growth % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 2,15,587 | – | – | 1,07,000 | 1,09,000 |
| 1911 | 2,24,304 | +8,717 | +4.04% | 1,11,000 | 1,13,000 |
| 1921 | 2,14,299 | -10,005 | -4.46% | 1,07,000 | 1,08,000 |
| 1931 | 2,44,945 | +30,646 | +14.30% | 1,22,000 | 1,22,000 |
| 1941 | 2,66,956 | +22,011 | +8.99% | 1,34,000 | 1,33,000 |
| 1951 | 2,77,421 | +10,465 | +3.92% | 1,39,000 | 1,38,000 |
| 1961 | 3,47,012 | +69,591 | +25.08% | 1,75,000 | 1,72,000 |
| 1971 | 4,03,078 | +56,066 | +16.16% | 2,05,000 | 1,98,000 |
| 1981 | 4,64,154 | +61,076 | +15.15% | 2,35,000 | 2,29,000 |
| 1991 | 5,64,253 | +1,00,099 | +21.57% | 2,89,000 | 2,75,000 |
| 2001 | 7,01,664 | +1,37,411 | +24.35% | 3,59,545 | 3,43,119 |
| 2011 | 9,00,422 | +1,99,758 | +28.33% | 4,52,661 | 4,47,761 |
Main Census 2011 Data
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
| Population | 9,00,422 | 4,52,661 | 4,47,761 |
| Households | 1,82,317 | – | – |
| SC Population | 28,469 | 14,352 | 14,117 |
| ST Population | 3,79,054 | 1,86,967 | 1,92,087 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,77,623 | 89,935 | 87,688 |
| Workers | 4,04,584 | 2,34,012 | 1,70,572 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
| Hindu | 4,10,127 | 45.55% |
| Muslim | 3,22,963 | 35.87% |
| Other religions/Sarna | 88,760 | 9.86% |
| Christian | 75,865 | 8.43% |
| Sikh | 356 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 283 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 222 | 0.02% |
| Not stated | 1,846 | 0.21% |
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
67,512 |
34,410 |
33,102 |
962 |
991 |
66.5% (M: 71.29%, F: 61.49%) |
| Rural |
8,32,910 |
4,18,251 |
4,14,659 |
992 |
974 |
47.33% (M: 55.84%, F: 38.79%) |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu |
50.17% |
59.67% |
40.48% |
| Muslim |
48.19% |
54.09% |
42.17% |
| Other religions/Sarna |
39.14% |
49.35% |
29.31% |
| Christian |
55.1% |
63.77% |
46.89% |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Population | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste |
28,469 |
14,352 |
14,117 |
3.16% |
984 |
| Scheduled Tribe |
3,79,054 |
1,86,967 |
1,92,087 |
42.1% |
1,028 |
Sex Ratio by Religion/Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
| Total | 990 |
| Urban | 962 |
| Rural | 992 |
| Hindu | 982 |
| Muslim | 978 |
| Other religions/Sarna | 1,029 |
| Christian | 1,039 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Bengali: 39.42%
- Santali: 36.40%
- Khortha: 11.84%
- Malto: 4.90%
- Hindi: 2.83%
- Urdu: 1.77%
- Bhojpuri: 1.66%
Block (Tahsil) List
- Amrapara
- Hiranpur
- Litipara
- Maheshpur
- Pakaur
- Pakuria
Socio-Economic & Miscellaneous
- Major industry: Black Stone mining; highest revenue for Howrah rail division
- Main workforce: agriculture, mining, commerce
- 27% forest cover, Rajmahal Hills in west, mostly flat plains in east
- BRGF fund recipient; classified as one of 250 most backward districts, 2006
- Major tribes: Santhals, Mal Paharia
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Pakur district population (2011, latest estimate)? 9,00,422 (2011); ~11,01,000–11,92,000 (2025 projection)
- Area? 1,811 sq.km
- Major religions? Hindu (45.55%), Muslim (35.87%), Sarna/Other (9.86%), Christian (8.43%)
- SC/ST share? SC: 3.16%; ST: 42.1%
- Main blocks/subdistricts? Amrapara, Hiranpur, Litipara, Maheshpur, Pakaur, Pakuria
- Main languages? Bengali, Santali, Khortha, Malto, Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri
- Sex ratio? 989–990 overall; 962 urban, 992 rural; child: 975–976
- Literacy rate? 48.82%; urban 66.5%, rural 47.33%; Male: 57.06%, Female: 40.52%
- Main industries? Mining (Black Stone), agriculture
- Major tribe? Santhal (36.4%)
- Number of villages/towns? 1,247 villages, 4 towns