Pashchimi Singhbhum District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
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)