Saraikela Kharsawan District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy
Quick Overview of Saraikela-Kharsawan District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated Population 2021: 12,90,000–13,03,000
- Estimated Population 2025: 13,70,000–13,18,000
- Area: 2,657 sq.km
- Density (2011): 401/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 957 females/1000 males (Child sex ratio: 944)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 67.70% (Male: 79.03%, Female: 55.88%)
- Urban Population (2011): 24.29% (2,58,746)
- Rural Population (2011): 75.71% (8,06,310)
- SC Population: 56,195 (5.28%)
- ST Population: 3,74,642 (35.18%)
- Workforce: 4,30,051 (M: 2,83,281, F: 1,46,770)
- Households (2011): 2,21,232
- Villages: 1,184
- Towns: 7
Historic Census Data (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Male | Female | Variation | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1,90,062 | 93,830 | 96,230 | – | – |
| 1911 | 2,12,210 | 1,04,000 | 1,08,000 | 22,148 | +11.7% |
| 1921 | 2,24,453 | 1,12,000 | 1,12,000 | 12,243 | +5.8% |
| 1931 | 2,74,259 | 1,38,000 | 1,36,000 | 49,806 | +22.2% |
| 1941 | 3,27,053 | 1,65,000 | 1,62,000 | 52,794 | +19.2% |
| 1951 | 3,55,319 | 1,77,000 | 1,78,000 | 28,266 | +8.6% |
| 1961 | 4,13,188 | 2,07,000 | 2,06,000 | 57,869 | +16.3% |
| 1971 | 4,93,874 | 2,52,000 | 2,42,000 | 80,686 | +19.5% |
| 1981 | 5,60,359 | 2,87,000 | 2,73,000 | 66,485 | +13.5% |
| 1991 | 7,07,175 | 3,64,000 | 3,43,000 | 1,46,816 | +26.2% |
| 2001 | 8,48,850 | 4,35,339 | 4,13,511 | 1,41,675 | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 10,65,056 | 5,44,411 | 5,20,645 | 2,16,206 | +25.5% |
Projected Population Table (2025–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Growth Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,02,741 | 22.32% |
| 2026 | 13,17,766 | 23.73% |
| 2027 | 13,32,152 | 25.08% |
| 2028 | 13,46,537 | 26.43% |
| 2029 | 13,60,955 | 27.78% |
| 2030 | 13,75,341 | 29.13% |
| 2036 | 14,50,786 | 36.22% |
Main Census 2011 Data
| Description | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,65,056 | 5,44,411 | 5,20,645 |
| Child (0-6) | 1,59,596 | 82,120 | 77,476 |
| SC Population | 56,195 | 28,243 | 27,952 |
| ST Population | 3,74,642 | 1,87,149 | 1,87,493 |
| Workforce | 4,30,051 | 2,83,281 | 1,46,770 |
| Households | 2,21,232 | — | — |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,09,016 | 66.57% |
| Other religions/Sarna | 2,80,469 | 26.33% |
| Muslim | 63,588 | 5.97% |
| Christian | 8,113 | 0.76% |
| Sikh | 1,114 | 0.10% |
| Buddhist | 187 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 72 | 0.01% |
| Not Stated | 2,497 | 0.23% |
Subdistrict (Block/Taluk) List
- Chandil
- Kukru
- Ichagarh
- Nimdih
- Chandil (Subdivision HQ)
- Seraikela (Sadar Subdivision)
- Kharsawan
- Adityapur (Gamharia)
- Gobindpur (Rajnagar)
- Kuchai
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 2,58,746 | 1,35,563 | 1,23,183 | 909 | 922 | 80.54% (Male: 86.62%, Female: 73.82%) |
| Rural | 8,06,310 | 4,08,848 | 3,97,462 | 973 | 950 | 63.53% (Male: 76.47%, Female: 50.28%) |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg. Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.32% | 82.08% | 59.85% |
| Other religions/Sarna | 56.91% | 70.74% | 43.3% |
| Muslim | 73.04% | 78.8% | 66.91% |
| Christian | 71.09% | 79.6% | 62.75% |
Sex Ratio by Religion/Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total | 957 |
| Urban | 909 |
| Rural | 973 |
| Hindu | 938 |
| Other religions/Sarna | 1010 |
| Muslim | 942 |
| Christian | 993 |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 56,195 | 28,243 | 27,952 | 5.28% | 990 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 3,74,642 | 1,87,149 | 1,87,493 | 35.18% | 1002 |
- Main ST names: Santal (12.19%), Ho (8.37%), Bhumij (6.38%), Munda (4.22%), Bhuiya (1.88%), Oraon, Ghasi, Dom, Mahli, Dhobi, Chamar, Lohra, Kol
Language Breakdown (2011)
- Bengali: 44.01%
- Santali: 15.62%
- Ho: 9.65%
- Odia: 9.48%
- Hindi: 6.98%
- Mundari: 4.76%
- Urdu: 2.83%
- Bhojpuri: 2.70%
- Maithili: 1.05%
City List & Urban Data (2011)
| City | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adityapur (Nagar Parishad) | 1,74,355 | 91,664 | 82,691 |
- 7 census towns, Seraikela (HQ), Chandil, Kharsawan, Gamharia, Rajnagar, Ichagarh, Adityapur
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Saraikela-Kharsawan district population as per 2011 census? 10,65,056
- What’s the 2021/2025 population estimate? ~12.9–13.7 lakh
- Area? 2,657 sq.km
- Main religions? Hindu (66.57%), Sarna (26.33%)
- SC/ST percentage? 5.28% / 35.18%
- Sex ratio? 957 females/1000 males
- Literacy rate? 67.7% (urban: 80.5%, rural: 63.5%)
- Main languages? Bengali, Santali, Ho, Odia, Hindi, Mundari
- Key city? Adityapur (1.74 lakh)
- Total villages/towns? 1,184 villages, 7 towns