Quick Overview of Jharkhand Census 2021–2025
- Population (2025 Estimate): 4.15–4.41 crores (41,490,000–44,100,376)
- Population (2011): 3.3 crore (32,988,134)
- Population Growth Rate (2001–2011): 22.42%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 948 females/1000 males (Urban: 910, Rural: 961)
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 948 (Urban: 913, Rural: 965)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 66.41% (Male: 76.84%, Female: 55.42%)
- Urban Population: 79,33,061 (24.05%)
- Rural Population: 2,50,55,073 (75.95%)
- Density: 414 per sq.km (Area: 79,716 sq.km)
- Total Child Population (0–6 Age): 53,89,495
- Households (2011): --
Population Projection Table (2011–2026)
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 32,988,134 |
| 2021 | 39,360,000 |
| 2022 | 40,020,000 |
| 2023 | 40,580,000 |
| 2024 | 41,070,000 |
| 2025 | 41,490,000 / 40,100,376 |
| 2026 | 41,850,000 |
Historic Census Population Data (2001–2011)
| Year | Population | Male | Female | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 26,945,829 | 13,885,037 | 13,060,792 | 23.19% |
| 2011 | 32,988,134 | 16,930,315 | 16,057,819 | 22.42% |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025)
| Religion | 2011 Population | % | 2025 Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 22,376,051 | 67.83% | 27,200,328 |
| Muslim | 4,793,994 | 14.53% | 5,827,579 |
| Christian | 1,418,608 | 4.30% | 1,724,460 |
| Sikh | 71,422 | 0.22% | 86,821 |
| Buddhist | 8,956 | 0.03% | 10,887 |
| Jain | 14,974 | 0.05% | 18,202 |
| Others | 4,235,786 | 12.84% | 5,149,021 |
| Not Stated | 68,343 | 0.21% | 83,078 |
| Total | 32,988,134 | 100.00% | 40,100,376 |
Age, Gender, Literacy Rate, Urban/Rural Data (2011)
| Description | 2011 | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 948 | 961 | 910 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 948 | 965 | 913 |
| Literacy | 66.41% | 61.11% | 82.26% |
| Male Literacy | 76.84% | 71.38% | 88.00% |
| Female Literacy | 55.42% | 50.37% | 75.82% |
| Total Child Population (0–6) | 5,389,495 | – | – |
| Population Rural | 25,055,073 | 75.95% | – |
| Population Urban | 7,933,061 | – | 24.05% |
Jharkhand State Information (2011)
| Description | 2011 (%) |
|---|---|
| Houses Owned | 89.29% |
| Houses Rented | 7.67% |
| Single Family Homes | 68.40% |
| Access to Banking/Finance | 53.95% |
| Internet Facility | 1.47% |
| Car Ownership | 2.78% |
| Two-Wheeler Ownership | 16.05% |
District-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| S.No. | District Name | 2011 Census | 2025 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bokaro | 2,062,330 | 2,506,968 |
| 2. | Chatra | 1,042,886 | 1,267,732 |
| 3. | Deoghar | 1,492,073 | 1,813,764 |
| 4. | Dhanbad | 2,684,487 | 3,263,262 |
| 5. | Dumka | 1,321,442 | 1,606,345 |
| 6. | Garhwa | 1,322,784 | 1,607,976 |
| 7. | Giridih | 2,445,474 | 2,972,718 |
| 8. | Godda | 1,313,551 | 1,596,753 |
| 9. | Gumla | 1,025,213 | 1,246,249 |
| 10. | Hazaribag | 1,734,495 | 2,108,452 |
| 11. | Jamtara | 791,042 | 961,591 |
| 12. | Khunti | 531,885 | 646,559 |
| 13. | Koderma | 716,259 | 870,684 |
| 14. | Latehar | 726,978 | 883,714 |
| 15. | Lohardaga | 461,790 | 561,352 |
| 16. | Pakur | 900,422 | 1,094,553 |
| 17. | Palamu | 1,939,869 | 2,358,105 |
| 18. | Pashchimi Singhbhum | 1,502,338 | 1,826,242 |
| 19. | Purbi Singhbhum | 2,293,919 | 2,788,488 |
| 20. | Ramgarh | 949,443 | 1,154,143 |
| 21. | Ranchi | 2,914,253 | 3,542,566 |
| 22. | Sahibganj | 1,150,567 | 1,398,629 |
| 23. | Seraikela Kharsawan | 1,065,056 | 1,294,682 |
| 24. | Simdega | 599,578 | 728,847 |
City-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| S.No. | City Name | 2011 Census | 2025 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Adityapur | 174,355 | 211,946 |
| 2. | Bokaro Steel | 414,820 | 504,255 |
| 3. | Chas | 141,640 | 172,178 |
| 4. | Deoghar | 203,123 | 246,916 |
| 5. | Dhanbad | 1,162,472 | 1,413,101 |
| 6. | Giridih | 114,533 | 139,226 |
| 7. | Hazaribag | 142,489 | 173,210 |
| 8. | Jamshedpur | 631,364 | 767,486 |
| 9. | Mango | 223,805 | 272,057 |
| 10. | Ranchi | 1,073,427 | 1,304,858 |
District Population & Socio-Economic Facts (2011)
| Description | District | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Most Populous | Ranchi | 2,914,253 |
| Least Populous | Lohardaga | 461,790 |
| Highest Sex Ratio | Pashchimi Singhbhum | 1,005 |
| Lowest Sex Ratio | Dhanbad | 909 |
| Highest Literacy Rate | Ranchi | 76.06% |
| Lowest Literacy Rate | Pakur | 48.82% |
| Highest Density | Dhanbad | 1,284/km² |
| Lowest Density | Simdega | 160/km² |
Metropolitan Regions (2011 Census)
| Name | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamshedpur | 1,339,438 | 697,926 | 641,512 |
| Dhanbad | 1,196,214 | 632,522 | 563,692 |
| Ranchi | 1,126,720 | 586,596 | 540,124 |
| Bokaro Steel | 564,319 | 298,480 | 265,839 |