Ramgarh District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy
Quick Overview of Ramgarh District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated Population 2021: 10,55,100
- Projected 2025 Population: 11,61,327
- Area: 1,341 km²
- Density (2011): 708/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 921–922 females/1000 males
- Literacy Rate (2011): 73.17% (Male: 82.44%, Female: 63.09%)
- Urban Population (2011): 44.13% (4,18,955)
- Rural Population (2011): 55.87% (5,30,488)
- SC Population: 1,06,356 (11.2%)
- ST Population: 2,01,166 (21.19%)
- Child Population (0-6 yrs): 1,34,226 (14.14%)
- Households (2011): 1,79,375
- Villages: 315
- Towns: 23
- Blocks: Chitarpur, Dulmi, Gola, Mandu, Patratu, Ramgarh
- Workforce: 3,12,125 (M: 2,34,202, F: 77,923)
Historic Population Data (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Male | Female | Variation | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1,23,154 | 59,610 | 63,544 | - | - |
| 1911 | 1,34,713 | 65,770 | 68,943 | +11,559 | +9.40% |
| 1921 | 1,33,481 | 65,240 | 68,241 | -1,232 | -0.91% |
| 1931 | 1,58,625 | 78,620 | 80,005 | +25,144 | +18.83% |
| 1941 | 1,83,073 | 91,960 | 91,113 | +24,448 | +15.42% |
| 1951 | 2,02,463 | 1,05,796 | 96,667 | +19,390 | +10.61% |
| 1961 | 2,65,194 | 1,42,010 | 1,23,184 | +62,731 | +30.97% |
| 1971 | 3,62,131 | 1,93,607 | 1,68,524 | +96,937 | +36.54% |
| 1981 | 5,44,131 | 2,94,726 | 2,49,405 | +1,82,000 | +50.29% |
| 1991 | 6,98,243 | 3,77,030 | 3,21,213 | +1,54,112 | +28.25% |
| 2001 | 8,39,482 | 4,43,982 | 3,95,500 | +1,41,239 | +20.26% |
| 2011 | 9,49,443 | 4,94,230 | 4,55,213 | +1,09,961 | +13.10% |
Population Projection Table (2025–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11,61,327 | 22.32% |
| 2026 | 11,74,721 | 23.73% |
| 2027 | 11,87,545 | 25.08% |
| 2028 | 12,00,369 | 26.43% |
| 2029 | 12,13,222 | 27.78% |
| 2030 | 12,26,046 | 29.13% |
| 2036 | 12,93,302 | 36.22% |
Main Census 2011 Data
| Description | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,49,443 | 4,94,230 | 4,55,213 |
| Child Population (0-6 yrs) | 1,34,226 | 69,661 | 64,565 |
| SC Population | 1,06,356 | 54,986 | 51,370 |
| ST Population | 2,01,166 | 1,01,901 | 99,265 |
| Workers | 3,12,125 | 2,34,202 | 77,923 |
| Households | 1,79,375 | — | — |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,74,251 | 81.55% |
| Muslim | 1,29,037 | 13.59% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 32,378 | 3.41% |
| Christian | 7,260 | 0.76% |
| Sikh | 5,093 | 0.54% |
| Jain | 537 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 69 | 0.01% |
| Religion not stated | 818 | 0.09% |
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 4,18,955 | 2,22,063 | 1,96,892 | 887 | 903 | 81.02% (Male: 87.94%, Female: 73.18%) |
| Rural | 5,30,488 | 2,72,167 | 2,58,321 | 949 | 943 | 66.83% (Male: 77.84%, Female: 55.23%) |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.57% | 82.09% | 62.25% |
| Muslim | 78.57% | 86.22% | 70.19% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 58.34% | 69.58% | 46.94% |
| Christian | 87.86% | 91.64% | 84.25% |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 1,06,356 | 54,986 | 51,370 | 11.2% | 935 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2,01,166 | 1,01,901 | 99,265 | 21.19% | 975 |
Sex Ratio by Religion/Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total | 922 |
| Urban | 887 |
| Rural | 949 |
| Hindu | 922 |
| Muslim | 920 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 984 |
| Christian | 1045 |
Subdistrict (Tahsil/Block) List
- Chitarpur
- Dulmi
- Gola
- Mandu
- Patratu
- Ramgarh
City List and Urban Agglomeration
| City/Town | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramgarh (Urban Agglomeration) | 1,32,425 | 70,906 | 61,519 |
- 23 total towns; main: Ramgarh, Sirka, Marar, Barkakana
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the population of Ramgarh (2011)? 9,49,443
- Estimated population for 2021/2025? 10.55 lakh/11.61 lakh
- Area? 1,341 km²
- Sex ratio? 922 (urban: 887, rural: 949)
- Literacy rate? 73.17% (urban: 81%, rural: 66.8%); Male: 82.44%, Female: 63.09%
- Major religions? Hindu: 81.55%, Muslim: 13.59%, others: 4.86%
- SC/ST share? SC: 11.2%, ST: 21.19%
- Urban/rural split? Urban: 44.1%, Rural: 55.9%
- Key subdistricts/blocks? Chitarpur, Dulmi, Gola, Mandu, Patratu, Ramgarh
- Main city/town? Ramgarh Cantonment + UA: 1.32 lakh
- Total villages/towns? 315 villages, 23 towns
- About district? Noted for coal/mineral fields, historic cantonment, high literacy and density