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

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

Purbi Singhbhum (East Singhbhum) District Census 2021 – Full Data & Analysis

Quick Overview of District Census 2021

• District: Purbi Singhbhum (aka East Singhbhum), Jharkhand
• Projected Population 2025: 28.06 lakhs (28,05,844)
• Population 2011: 22.94 lakhs (2,293,919)
• Population Density 2011: 644/sq.km
• Sex Ratio: 949 females per 1000 males (Urban: 924, Rural: 981)
• Literacy Rate 2011: 75.49% (Urban: 85.27%, Rural: 62.86%)
• Male Literacy: 83.75%; Female Literacy: 66.81%
• SC Population: 1,11,414 (4.86%)
• ST Population: 6,53,923 (28.51%)
• Child Population (0–6): 2,96,626 (12.93%) | Child Sex Ratio: 923
• Urban Population: 55.56% (1,274,591)
• Rural Population: 44.44% (1,019,328)
• Area: 3,562 sq.km
• Households: 4.77 lakhs (4,76,931)
• Number of Towns: 15; Villages: 1,748
• Main cities: Jamshedpur, Mango

Historic Population Census – Growth (1901–2036 Projected)

Year	Population	Growth Rate (%)	Male	Female
1901	362,602	—	179,000	184,000
1951	677,881	8.6	356,000	322,000
1981	1,378,949	29.6	724,000	655,000
2001	1,982,988	22.9	1,027,433	955,555
2011	2,293,919	15.7	1,176,902	1,117,017
2025	2,805,844	22.3	1,434,000	1,372,000
2036	3,124,704	36.2	1,588,133	1,536,579

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

Segment	Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Child Sex Ratio	Literacy Rate
Urban	1,274,591	662,404	612,187	924	896	85.27%
Rural	1,019,328	514,498	504,830	981	952	62.86%

Religion-wise Population (2011)

Religion	Count	Percentage
Hindu	1,550,178	67.58%
Other religions and persuasions	465,367	20.29%
Muslim	203,999	8.89%
Sikh	38,544	1.68%
Christian	30,172	1.32%
Jain	1,670	0.07%
Buddhist	892	0.04%
Not Stated	3,097	0.14%

SC / ST Population (2011)

Category	Population	Percent	Male	Female	Sex Ratio
SC	111,414	4.86%	56,147	55,267	985
ST	653,923	28.51%	325,989	327,934	1006

Child Population (0–6 years) & Sex Ratio

• Total: 296,626 (12.93%)
• Male child: 154,229
• Female child: 142,397
• Child Sex Ratio (2011): 923 girls per 1000 boys

Languages Spoken (2011 Census)

• Bengali: 34.42%
• Hindi: 16.83%
• Santali: 15.92%
• Urdu: 7.28%
• Bhojpuri: 5.65%
• Odia: 5.27%
• Ho: 2.76%
• Mundari: 2.73%
• Punjabi: 1.86%
• Magahi: 1.51%, Maithili: 1.28%, Telugu: 0.97%

Household, Area, Density Stats

• Area: 3,562 sq.km
• Households: 4,76,931
• Population Density: 644/sq.km (2011)
• Villages: 1,748
• Towns: 15
• Houseless: 433 families; 1,184 people (0.05% of population)

Workforce Profile

• Total workers: 837,167 (36.5%)
• Male workers: 616,249
• Female workers: 220,918

City List & Urban Population

City	Population	Male	Female	Type
Jamshedpur	631,364	328,836	302,528	Notified Area Council
Mango	223,805	115,970	107,835	Notified Area Council

15 towns in total; most urban population is concentrated in Jamshedpur and Mango.

Sub-districts / Taluks / Blocks

Name
Baharagora
Boram
Chakulia
Dhalbhumgarh
Dumaria
Ghatshila
Golmuri-Cum-Jugsalai
Gurbandha
Musabani
Patamda
Potka

Socio-Economic and General Facts

• Created on 16 January 1990; mineral rich and highly industrialized
• Headquarters: Jamshedpur (largest city, major industry/tourism/historic sites)
• Most of the district is covered by forests and hills; Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary present
• ST communities: Santal (15.01%), Bhumij (5.44%), Ho (2.48%), Munda (2.36%), Ghasi, Dhobi, Bhuiya, Dom, Mahli, Chamar, Oraon, Kharia, Savar, Lohra, Hari/Mehtar/Bhangi, Gond, Dusadh, Bathudi, Kol, Bauri, Kora, Pasi, Rajwar (detailed breakdown available)
• Major industries/mining: copper, uranium, rice mills, Tata Steel
• Main rivers: Subarnarekha, Kharkai, Swarnarekha
• Annual rainfall: ~1000 mm; varied climate
• Main festivals: Durga Puja, Sohrai, Makar Sankranti, Karam, Sarhul
• VIP tourist/religious sites: Chitreshwar Temple, Ghatsila, Rankini Temple

FAQ: Purbi Singhbhum District Census & Population

• Q: What is the projected population of East Singhbhum in 2025?
• A: 28.06 lakhs
• Q: What is its population density?
• A: 644/sq.km (2011)
• Q: What is the sex ratio?
• A: 949 females per 1000 males (2011)
• Q: Main religions?
• A: Hindu (67.58%), Other religions (20.29%), Muslim (8.89%), Sikh/Christian/Jain/Buddhist/Not Stated
• Q: SC/ST breakdown?
• A: SC: 4.86%, ST: 28.51%
• Q: Literacy?
• A: Overall 75.49%; Urban 85.27%; Rural 62.86%
• Q: How many villages/towns?
• A: 1,748 villages, 15 towns
• Q: List all sub-districts/taluks?
• A: Baharagora, Boram, Chakulia, Dhalbhumgarh, Dumaria, Ghatshila, Golmuri-Cum-Jugsalai, Gurbandha, Musabani, Patamda, Potka
• Q: Main languages?
• A: Bengali, Hindi, Santali, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Odia, Ho, Mundari, Punjabi, Magahi, Maithili, Telugu