Jhajha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jhajha Tehsil has a population of 2.68 Lac (2,67,504) with 1.39 Lac (1,39,069) males and 1.28 Lac (1,28,435) females.The sex ratio in Jhajha is 924, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhajha Tehsil is 49.31 k (49,307) which is 18.43% of Jhajha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhajha Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jhajha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jamui District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Jhajha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jhajha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.29 Lac (3,29,477), indicating a 23.17% increased from Jhajha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.59 Lac.
Jhajha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jhajha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.34 Lac (3,34,142), projecting a 24.91% increased from Jhajha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.61 Lac.
Jhajha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jhajha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.15 Lac (2,15,209), accounting for 80.45% of the Jhajha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.12 Lac (1,12,101), and the Hindu female population is around 1.03 Lac (1,03,108).
Jhajha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jhajha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 49.99 k (49,987), accounting for 18.69% of the Jhajha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 25.73 k (25,732), and the Muslim female population is around 24.26 k (24,255).
Jhajha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,15,209 | 80.45% |
| Muslim | 49,987 | 18.69% |
| Christian | 1,339 | 0.5% |
| Religion not stated | 905 | 0.34% |
| Sikh | 29 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 14 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 11 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJhajha Urban Population
The Urban population of Jhajha Tehsil is 52.12 k (52,118), with 27.29 k (27,294) being males and 24.82 k (24,824) being females, making up 19.48% of the Jhajha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Jhajha Rural Population
The Rural population of Jhajha Tehsil is 2.15 Lac (2,15,386), with 1.12 Lac (1,11,775) being males and 1.04 Lac (1,03,611) being females, making up 80.52% of the Jhajha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Jhajha Literacy Rate
Jhajha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.06% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhajha Tehsil is 69.69 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhajha Tehsil is 43.24 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jhajha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.82%, while in the rural regions of Jhajha Tehsil, it is around 52.83%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhajha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.06 | 69.69 | 43.24 |
| Urban Area | 73.82 | 83.03 | 63.58 |
| Rural Area | 52.83 | 66.29 | 38.16 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jhajha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 58.44 | 71.09 | 44.57 |
| Muslim | 50.83 | 63.52 | 37.1 |
| Christian | 52.97 | 59.39 | 46.03 |
| Religion not stated | 62.48 | 74.43 | 47.45 |
Jhajha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhajha Tehsil is 31.84 k (31,836) with 16.43 k (16,430) males and 15.41 k (15,406) females, which is 11.9% of Jhajha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Jhajha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhajha Tehsil is 11.88 k (11,881) with 6.09 k (6,087) males and 5.79 k (5,794) females, which is 4.44% of Jhajha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhajha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 924 |
| Urban Area | 910 |
| Rural Area | 927 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhajha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 920 |
| Muslim | 943 |
| Christian | 889 |
| Religion not stated | 851 |
Jhajha Area & Households
The Total Area of Jhajha Tehsil is 477.95 Square KM, with a population density of 560 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jhajha Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Jhajha Tehsil are 195.The Total Number of households in Jhajha Tehsil are 46.76 k(46,764).
Jhajha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jhajha Tehsil, there are about 1.16 Lac (1,15,898) workers, making up nearly 43.33% of the Jhajha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 68.42 k (68,419) are male workers, and about 47.48 k (47,479) are female workers.
Jhajha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,477) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,142) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.39 Lac (3,38,688) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.43 Lac (3,43,148) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.48 Lac (3,47,607) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.52 Lac (3,52,067) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.57 Lac (3,56,526) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.61 Lac (3,60,620) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.64 Lac (3,64,449) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.68 Lac (3,68,278) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,107) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.76 Lac (3,75,937) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.80 Lac (3,79,766) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jhajha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.80 Lac (3,79,766), with a male population of 1.96 Lac (1,95,702) and a female population of 1.84 Lac (1,84,075). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Jhajha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.