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