Jharkhand Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jharkhand State has a population of 3.30 Cr (3,29,88,134) with 1.69 Cr (1,69,30,315) males and 1.61 Cr (1,60,57,819) females.The sex ratio in Jharkhand is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jharkhand State is 53.89 Lac (53,89,495) which is 16.34% of Jharkhand State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jharkhand State is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Jharkhand State is listed as part of the East region of India .

3.30 Cr

Toatl Population

1.69 Cr

Male Population

1.61 Cr

Female Population

Jharkhand Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jharkhand State current estimated population is projected to be 3.99 Cr (3,98,56,867), indicating a 20.82% increased from Jharkhand's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.04 Cr, and the estimated female population is 1.95 Cr.

Jharkhand Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jharkhand State estimated population is projected to be 4.03 Cr (4,03,49,966), projecting a 22.32% increased from Jharkhand's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.06 Cr, and the estimated female population is 1.97 Cr.

Jharkhand Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jharkhand State, with a total Hindu population of 2.24 Cr (2,23,76,051), accounting for 67.83% of the Jharkhand State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.16 Cr (1,15,63,951), and the Hindu female population is around 1.08 Cr (1,08,12,100).

Jharkhand Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jharkhand State, with a total Muslim population of 47.94 Lac (47,93,994), accounting for 14.53% of the Jharkhand State population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.67 Lac (24,67,219), and the Muslim female population is around 23.27 Lac (23,26,775).

Jharkhand Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,23,76,05167.83%
Muslim47,93,99414.53%
Other religions and persuasions42,35,78612.84%
Christian14,18,6084.3%
Sikh71,4220.22%
Religion not stated68,3430.21%
Jain14,9740.05%
Buddhist8,9560.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jharkhand Urban Population

The Urban population of Jharkhand State is 79.33 Lac (79,33,061), with 41.54 Lac (41,53,829) being males and 37.79 Lac (37,79,232) being females, making up 24.05% of the Jharkhand total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Jharkhand Rural Population

The Rural population of Jharkhand State is 2.51 Cr (2,50,55,073), with 1.28 Cr (1,27,76,486) being males and 1.23 Cr (1,22,78,587) being females, making up 75.95% of the Jharkhand total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Jharkhand Literacy Rate

Jharkhand State has a literacy rate of 66.41% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jharkhand State is 76.84 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jharkhand State is 55.42 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jharkhand State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.26%, while in the rural regions of Jharkhand State, it is around 61.11%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jharkhand

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.41 76.84 55.42
Urban Area 82.26 88.44 75.47
Rural Area 61.11 72.86 48.91

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jharkhand

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 67.66 78.26 56.32
Muslim 66.21 75.38 56.43
Other religions and persuasions 56.39 68.51 44.38
Christian 74.95 81.62 68.52

Jharkhand Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jharkhand State is 39.86 Lac (39,85,644) with 20.43 Lac (20,43,458) males and 19.42 Lac (19,42,186) females, which is 12.08% of Jharkhand State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Jharkhand Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jharkhand State is 86.45 Lac (86,45,042) with 43.15 Lac (43,15,407) males and 43.30 Lac (43,29,635) females, which is 26.21% of Jharkhand State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Jharkhand Slum Population

Slum Population in Jharkhand State is 3.73 Lac (3,72,999) with 1.93 Lac (1,92,908) males and 1.80 Lac (1,80,091) females, which is 1.13% of Jharkhand State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 934 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Jharkhand State are 72.54 k (72,544).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jharkhand

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 949
Urban Area 910
Rural Area 962

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jharkhand

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 935
Muslim 944
Other religions and persuasions 1004
Christian 1027

Jharkhand Area & Households

The Total Area of Jharkhand State is 79,716 Square KM, with a population density of 414 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jharkhand State are 228 and the Total Number of Villages in Jharkhand State are 32,394.The Total Number of households in Jharkhand State are 62.55 Lac(62,54,781).

Jharkhand Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jharkhand State, there are about 1.31 Cr (1,30,98,274) workers, making up nearly 39.71% of the Jharkhand State total population. Out of these, around 84.25 Lac (84,24,769) are male workers, and about 46.74 Lac (46,73,505) are female workers.

Jharkhand - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Jharkhand state's demographic journey reflects both its unique identity and its role within India's larger narrative. From an initial count of 60,68,233, the state has experienced varied growth patterns, reaching a total of 3,29,88,134 by the dataset's conclusion.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 24.03% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 16.88%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Jharkhand State population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 60,68,233 to 3,29,88,134.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 24.03%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 60.68 Lac ----- ----- 29.86 Lac 30.82 Lac
1911 67.47 Lac 6.79 Lac 11.18758953 33.39 Lac 34.08 Lac
1921 67.68 Lac 20.65 k 0.306026777 33.81 Lac 33.87 Lac
1931 79.09 Lac 11.41 Lac 16.85883238 39.76 Lac 39.32 Lac
1941 88.68 Lac 9.59 Lac 12.13002784 44.84 Lac 43.84 Lac
1951 96.97 Lac 8.29 Lac 9.350231713 49.44 Lac 47.53 Lac
1961 1.16 Cr 19.09 Lac 19.6884087 59.22 Lac 56.85 Lac
1971 1.42 Cr 26.21 Lac 22.57912793 73.16 Lac 69.11 Lac
1981 1.76 Cr 33.85 Lac 23.79211609 90.80 Lac 85.32 Lac
1991 2.18 Cr 42.32 Lac 24.02807984 1.14 Cr 1.05 Cr
2001 2.69 Cr 51.02 Lac 23.35624788 1.39 Cr 1.31 Cr
2011 3.30 Cr 60.42 Lac 22.42389722 1.69 Cr 1.61 Cr

Historical Population of Jharkhand by Census Year 1901-2011

Jharkhand - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.99 Cr (3,98,56,867) 20.82%
2025 4.03 Cr (4,03,49,966) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 4.08 Cr (4,08,15,341) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 4.13 Cr (4,12,60,912) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 4.17 Cr (4,17,06,484) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 4.22 Cr (4,21,53,045) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 4.26 Cr (4,25,98,617) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 4.30 Cr (4,30,08,542) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 4.34 Cr (4,33,94,705) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 4.38 Cr (4,37,79,876) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 4.42 Cr (4,41,65,048) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 4.46 Cr (4,45,50,220) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 4.49 Cr (4,49,35,392) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jharkhand State's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.49 Cr (4,49,35,392), with a male population of 2.28 Cr (2,28,46,073) and a female population of 2.21 Cr (2,20,89,278). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Jharkhand State's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Jharkhand Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jharkhand is 3.30 Cr (3,29,88,134).

The estimated population of Jharkhand in 2024 is approximately 3.99 Cr (3,98,56,867).

Hindu constitute 67.83% of Jharkhand population, amounting to approximately 2.24 Cr (2,23,76,051) people.

Muslim constitute 14.53% of Jharkhand population, totaling around 47.94 Lac (47,93,994) people.

Hindu: 67.83%, Muslim: 14.53%, Other religions and persuasions: 12.84%, Christian: 4.3%, Sikh: 0.22%, Religion not stated: 0.21%, Jain: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jharkhand is 39.86 Lac (12.08%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 86.45 Lac (26.21%).

In Jharkhand, 79.33 Lac (24.05%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.51 Cr (75.95%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jharkhand is 66.41%, with male literacy at 76.84% and female literacy at 55.42%.

The sex ratio in Jharkhand is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Jharkhand population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.28% up to 2036.