Pashchimi Singhbhum District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy

Pashchimi Singhbhum District Jharkhand Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil

Pashchimi Singhbhum (West Singhbhum) District Census 2021 – Full Data & Analysis

Quick Overview of District Census 2021

• District: Pashchimi Singhbhum / West Singhbhum (Jharkhand)
• Projected Population 2025: 1,870,000 (18.7 lakhs)
• Population 2011: 1,502,338 (15.02 lakhs)
• Population Density (2011): 208/sq.km
• Sex Ratio (2011): 1005 females per 1000 males (Urban: 951, Rural: 1014)
• Literacy Rate (2011): 58.63% (Male: 71.13%, Female: 46.25%)
• Urban Population: 14.51% (218,034)
• Rural Population: 85.49% (1,284,304)
• SC Population (2011): 56,986 (3.79%)
• ST Population (2011): 1,011,296 (67.34%)
• Child Population (0-6): 261,493 (17.41%)
• Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 983
• Area: 7,224 sq.km
• Villages: 1687
• Towns: 5
• Households (2011): 302,046

Historic Population & Growth (2001–2031 Projected)

Year	Population	Growth Rate (%)	Male	Female
2001	1,233,945	13.5%	619,302	614,643
2011	1,502,338	21.75%	749,385	752,953
2021	1,780,000	18.5%	893,000	887,000
2025	1,870,000	5.1%	940,000	930,000
2031	1,930,000	3.2%	970,000	960,000

Population, Sex Ratio, Literacy – Urban vs Rural (2011)

Segment	Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Child Sex Ratio	Literacy Rate
Urban	218,034	111,728	106,306	951	963	82.44%
Rural	1,284,304	637,657	646,647	1014	986	54.31%

Religion-wise Population (2011)

Religion	Count	Percentage
Other religions & persuasions (mainly Sarna)	945,864	62.96%
Hinduism	423,937	28.22%
Christianity	87,587	5.83%
Islam	38,103	2.54%
Sikh	946	0.06%
Buddhist	389	0.03%
Jain	52	0.00%
Not Stated	5,460	0.36%

SC / ST Population (2011)

Category	Population	Percent	Sex Ratio
SC	56,986	3.79%	1,024
ST	1,011,296	67.34%	1,019

Child Population (0–6 years) & Sex Ratio

• Total: 261,493 (17.41%)
• Male child: 131,836
• Female child: 129,657
• Child Sex Ratio: 983 girls per 1000 boys

Languages Spoken (2011 Census)

• Ho (major tribal language, dominant in rural and ST population)
• Santali
• Hindi
• Odia, Bengali (city & towns)

Households, Area, Density & Urban Stats

• Area: 7,224 sq.km
• Households: 302,046
• Population Density: 208/sq.km (2011)
• Villages: 1,687
• Towns: 5
• Largest city: Chaibasa

Workforce Profile

• Total labor force participation (LFPR): 78.55%
• Literate population (total): 727,561
• Male literates: 439,273
• Female literates: 288,288

City List – Urban Agglomeration & City Stats

City	Population	Male	Female	Type
Chaibasa	63,648	32,590	31,058	Nagar Parishad
Jagannathpur	25,692	13,208	12,484	Nagar Panchayat
Noamundi	23,000	12,350	10,650	Nagar Panchayat
Manoharpur	18,800	9,400	9,400	Nagar Panchayat
Tonto	14,894	7,498	7,396	Nagar Panchayat

Taluks / Sub-districts / Blocks

Name
Anandpur
Bandgaon
Chaibasa (Sadar)
Chakradharpur
Gudri
Hatgamharia
Hathibari
Jagannathpur
Jhinkpani
Manjhari
Manoharpur
Mahoharpur
Matkamhatu
Muffasil
Noamundi
Tonto
Sonua
Goelkera

Socio-Economic and General Facts

• Border district (Orissa & West Bengal borders)
• Principal tribes: Ho (dominant), Santali, and others
• Main crops: Rice, maize, ragi, small millets
• Main minerals: Iron ore, manganese, limestone, bauxite
• Largest city: Chaibasa (district HQ)
• For village/gram panchayat microdata, see official census links

FAQ: Pashchimi Singhbhum District Census & Population

• Q: What is the population of West Singhbhum in 2025?
• A: 1,870,000 (18.7 lakhs projected)
• Q: What is the sex ratio?
• A: 1005 females per 1000 males (2011 census)
• Q: What percent ST population?
• A: 67.34% (highest in Jharkhand)
• Q: Literacy rate?
• A: 58.63% (Male: 71.13%, Female: 46.25%)
• Q: Major religions?
• A: Sarna/tribal: 62.96%; Hindu: 28.22%; Christian: 5.83%; Muslim: 2.54%
• Q: Rural/urban split?
• A: Rural: 85.49%, Urban: 14.51% (2011)
• Q: Key cities?
• A: Chaibasa, Jagannathpur, Noamundi, Manoharpur, Tonto
• Q: Main tribal language?
• A: Ho (major), also Santali
• Q: List of blocks/taluks?
• A: Anandpur, Bandgaon, Chaibasa (Sadar), Chakradharpur, Gudri, Hatgamharia, Hathibari, Jagannathpur, Jhinkpani, Manjhari, Manoharpur, Mahoharpur, Matkamhatu, Muffasil, Noamundi, Tonto, Sonua, Goelkera
• Q: Total villages/towns?
• A: 1687 villages, 5 towns (2011 data)