Ranchi District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Ranchi District Jharkhand Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview: Ranchi District Census 2021
- State: Jharkhand. District HQ: Ranchi (also state capital).
- Area: 5,097 sq. km. (city municipal: 175.12 sq. km.)
- Population (2011): 2,914,253 (Male: 1,494,937; Female: 1,419,316).
- 2025 Projected Population: 3,700,000 (37.06 lakh). 2026 est: 3,730,000
- Density (2011): 572/sq. km.
- Sex Ratio (2011): 949 females/1000 males. Child Sex Ratio: 938
- Literacy Rate (2011): 76.06% (Male: 84.26%; Female: 67.44%)
- Urban Population (2011): 1,257,335 (43.14%); Rural: 1,656,918 (56.86%)
- Child Population (0-6, 2011): 401,214 (13.77% of population)
- SC Population: 152,943 (5.25%); ST: 1,042,016 (35.76%)
- No. of towns: 15. Villages: 1,311. Households: 569,444
- Major religions: Hinduism (55.32%), ORP/Sarna (23.25%), Islam (14.09%), Christianity (6.66%), others (≤0.5%)
- Languages: Sadri (30.23%), Hindi (28.08%), Panchpargania (11.88%), Urdu (8.55%), Kurukh (7.52%), Mundari (4.7%), Bengali, Bhojpuri, Magahi
- Workforce (2011): 1,142,867 (Male: 743,967; Female: 398,900; 39.22%)
- Climate: Humid subtropical; avg. rainfall 1430mm; "City of Waterfalls".
Historic & Projected Population (1901–2036)
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 477,249 | – | – | 232,000 | 245,000 |
| 1911 | 557,488 | +80,239 | +16.8% | 272,000 | 286,000 |
| 1921 | 536,346 | -21,142 | -3.8% | 265,000 | 272,000 |
| 1931 | 629,863 | +93,517 | +17.4% | 312,000 | 318,000 |
| 1941 | 673,376 | +43,513 | +6.9% | 336,000 | 337,000 |
| 1951 | 748,050 | +74,674 | +11.1% | 381,000 | 367,000 |
| 1961 | 894,921 | +146,871 | +19.6% | 460,000 | 435,000 |
| 1971 | 1,164,661 | +269,740 | +30.1% | 605,000 | 560,000 |
| 1981 | 1,489,303 | +324,642 | +27.9% | 780,000 | 709,000 |
| 1991 | 1,827,718 | +338,415 | +22.7% | 958,000 | 870,000 |
| 2001 | 2,350,245 | +522,527 | +28.6% | 1,219,000 | 1,131,000 |
| 2011 | 2,914,253 | +563,738 | +24.0% | 1,494,937 | 1,419,316 |
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth % |
|---|
| 2025 | 3,700,000 | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3,730,000 | 23.73% | 1.41% |
| 2030 | 3,830,000 | 28.32% | 1.35% |
| 2036 | 3,970,000 | 36.22% | 1.17% |
Population & Socio-Economic Profile (2011)
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|
| Population | 2,914,253 | 2,350,245 |
| Male | 1,494,937 | 1,219,000 |
| Female | 1,419,316 | 1,131,000 |
| Population Growth | 23.98% | 28.58% |
| Density/sq km | 572 | 449 |
| Sex Ratio | 949 | 929 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 938 | 960 |
| Literacy Rate (%) | 76.06 | 66.71 |
| Male Literacy (%) | 84.26 | 78.18 |
| Female Literacy (%) | 67.44 | 54.27 |
| SC Population | 152,943 | - |
| ST Population | 1,042,016 | - |
| Total Child Population (0-6) | 401,214 | 389,107 |
| Child Proportion (0-6) | 13.77% | 16.55% |
| No. of Towns | 15 | - |
| No. of Villages | 1,311 | - |
| Households | 569,444 | - |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion |
Population |
% |
| Hindu | 1,612,239 | 55.32 |
| ORP (Sarna, etc.) | 677,445 | 23.25 |
| Muslim | 410,759 | 14.09 |
| Christian | 193,974 | 6.66 |
| Sikh | 4,826 | 0.17 |
| Jain | 2,733 | 0.09 |
| Buddhist | 932 | 0.03 |
| Others | 11,345 | 0.39 |
Urban/Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|
| Population (%) | 56.86 | 43.14 |
| Total Population | 1,656,918 | 1,257,335 |
| Male Population | 840,528 | 654,409 |
| Female Population | 816,390 | 602,926 |
| Sex Ratio | 971 | 921 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 960 | 902 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 250,753 | 150,461 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 127,908 | 79,121 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 122,845 | 71,340 |
| Literates | 953,472 | 957,961 |
| Male Literates | 560,352 | 524,892 |
| Female Literates | 393,120 | 433,069 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 67.81 | 86.55 |
| Male Literacy (%) | 78.63 | 91.24 |
| Female Literacy (%) | 56.68 | 81.47 |
Literacy Rates by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 78.69 | 86.74 | 69.96 |
| ORP/Sarna | 64.52 | 75.18 | 53.87 |
| Muslim | 79.1 | 85.47 | 72.28 |
| Christian | 86.63 | 90.89 | 82.60 |
SC/ST & Caste Data (2011)
- Scheduled Castes: 152,943 (Male: 78,613; Female: 74,330) — 5.25% of population. SC Sex Ratio: 946
- Scheduled Tribes: 1,042,016 (Male: 520,582; Female: 521,434) — 35.76% of population. ST Sex Ratio: 1,002
- Major ST communities: Oraon (18.2%), Munda (10.3%), Lohra (2.46%), Bedia (1.32%), Ghasi, Mahli, Dhobi, Bhogta, Chamar, Dusadh, Pan, Karmali, Chik Baraik, Dom, Kharia, Bhuiya, Santal, Turi, Rajwar, Gorait, Hari/Mehtar/Bhangi, Ho, Binjhia, Pasi, Kharwar, Gond, Birhor, Bauri, Kol, Kora, Chero, Bhumij, Kisan, Nat, Mal Paharia, Musahar, Banjara, Asur/Agaria
Languages Spoken (2011)
| Language | Percentage (%) |
|---|
| Sadri | 30.23 |
| Hindi | 28.08 |
| Panchpargania | 11.88 |
| Urdu | 8.55 |
| Kurukh | 7.52 |
| Mundari | 4.70 |
| Bengali | 2.51 |
| Bhojpuri | 2.17 |
| Magahi | 1.17 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
- Total workers: 1,142,867 (Male: 743,967; Female: 398,900). Workforce share: 39.22%
Houseless Data (2011)
- 954 families houseless; Population: 3,985 (~0.137% of district)
Urban Agglomeration & City
| Urban Agglomeration/City | Population | Male | Female |
|---|
| Ranchi (Urban Agglomeration) | 1,126,720 | 586,596 | 540,124 |
| Ranchi (Municipal Corporation) | 1,073,427 | 558,872 | 514,555 |
Sub-Districts/Taluks/Blocks (Full List)
| Subdivision | Block |
|---|
| Ranchi | Burmu, Khelari, Kanke, Ormanjhi, Silli, Angara, Namkum, Ratu, Nagri, Mandar, Chanho, Bero, Itki, Lapung |
| Bundu | Rahe, Bundu, Sonahatu, Tamar |
Assembly Constituencies
- Tamar (ST)
- Silli
- Khijri (ST)
- Ranchi
- Hatia
- Kanke (SC)
- Mandar (ST)
Divisions/Blocks Summary
- 2 Subdivisions: Ranchi, Bundu
- 18 Blocks
- 1,311 Villages
- 15 Towns
Education
- Universities: Ranchi University, Central Univ. of Jharkhand, Birsa Agricultural Univ., NUSRL, BIT Mesra, IIIT Ranchi, IIM Ranchi, NIAMT
- Top colleges: St. Xavier’s College, XISS, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences
Transport
- Road: NH 20, NH 43, NH 39, NH 320, NH 143AG, SH 1, SH 2, SH 7, Ring Road
- Rail: Ranchi Jn, Hatia, Muri Jn, Tatisilwai, Namkon, Mesra, Piska, Argora
- Air: Birsa Munda Airport
Notable Features
- Tourism: Dassam Falls, Hundru Falls, Jonha Falls, Panchghagh Falls ("City of Waterfalls")
- Climate historically pleasant; facing rise due to urbanization.
- Backward district (Central Govt. grant recipient)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Ranchi's Census 2011 population?
2,914,253 (29.14 lakh)
- 2025 Projected Population?
3,700,000 (37.06 lakh)
- Major religions?
Hindu (55.32%), ORP/Sarna (23.25%), Islam (14.09%), Christian (6.66%)
- SC/ST statistics?
SC: 1,52,943 (5.25%), ST: 10,42,016 (35.76%)
- Sex Ratio?
949 overall; Urban 921; Rural 971
- Literacy rate?
76.06% (overall); Urban: 86.55%; Rural: 67.81%
- How many towns/villages?
15 towns, 1,311 villages
- Main languages?
Sadri, Hindi, Panchpargania, Urdu, Kurukh, Mundari, Bengali
- Largest city?
Ranchi (Urban Agglomeration: 1,126,720)
- Workforce stats?
1,142,867 (39.22% participation)
- Households?
569,444
- Subdistricts/blocks?
Ranchi, Bundu (18 blocks)
- District rank?
Most populous in Jharkhand