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
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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)

YearPopulationGrowth Rate (%)MaleFemale
20011,233,94513.5%619,302614,643
20111,502,33821.75%749,385752,953
20211,780,00018.5%893,000887,000
20251,870,0005.1%940,000930,000
20311,930,0003.2%970,000960,000

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

SegmentPopulationMaleFemaleSex RatioChild Sex RatioLiteracy Rate
Urban218,034111,728106,30695196382.44%
Rural1,284,304637,657646,647101498654.31%

Religion-wise Population (2011)

ReligionCountPercentage
Other religions & persuasions (mainly Sarna)945,86462.96%
Hinduism423,93728.22%
Christianity87,5875.83%
Islam38,1032.54%
Sikh9460.06%
Buddhist3890.03%
Jain520.00%
Not Stated5,4600.36%

SC / ST Population (2011)

CategoryPopulationPercentSex Ratio
SC56,9863.79%1,024
ST1,011,29667.34%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

CityPopulationMaleFemaleType
Chaibasa63,64832,59031,058Nagar Parishad
Jagannathpur25,69213,20812,484Nagar Panchayat
Noamundi23,00012,35010,650Nagar Panchayat
Manoharpur18,8009,4009,400Nagar Panchayat
Tonto14,8947,4987,396Nagar 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)

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