Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Bokaro District

Bokaro Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bokaro District has a population of 20.62 Lac (20,62,330) with 10.73 Lac (10,72,807) males and 9.90 Lac (9,89,523) females.The sex ratio in Bokaro is 923, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bokaro District is 2.94 Lac (2,93,786) which is 14.25% of Bokaro District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bokaro District is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Bokaro District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.

20.62 Lac

Toatl Population

10.73 Lac

Male Population

9.90 Lac

Female Population

Bokaro Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bokaro District current estimated population is projected to be 24.92 Lac (24,91,745), indicating a 20.82% increased from Bokaro's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.92 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.00 Lac.

Bokaro Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bokaro District estimated population is projected to be 25.23 Lac (25,22,573), projecting a 22.32% increased from Bokaro's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 13.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.15 Lac.

Bokaro Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bokaro District, with a total Hindu population of 16.36 Lac (16,36,460), accounting for 79.35% of the Bokaro District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.54 Lac (8,53,598), and the Hindu female population is around 7.83 Lac (7,82,862).

Bokaro Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bokaro District, with a total Muslim population of 2.41 Lac (2,41,451), accounting for 11.71% of the Bokaro District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.25 Lac (1,25,472), and the Muslim female population is around 1.16 Lac (1,15,979).

Bokaro Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu16,36,46079.35%
Muslim2,41,45111.71%
Other religions and persuasions1,60,5247.78%
Christian13,7300.67%
Sikh4,1740.2%
Religion not stated2,0560.1%
Jain2,0450.1%
Buddhist1,8900.09%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bokaro Urban Population

The Urban population of Bokaro District is 9.84 Lac (9,83,644), with 5.18 Lac (5,17,853) being males and 4.66 Lac (4,65,791) being females, making up 47.7% of the Bokaro total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Bokaro Rural Population

The Rural population of Bokaro District is 10.79 Lac (10,78,686), with 5.55 Lac (5,54,954) being males and 5.24 Lac (5,23,732) being females, making up 52.3% of the Bokaro total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Bokaro Literacy Rate

Bokaro District has a literacy rate of 72.01% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bokaro District is 82.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bokaro District is 60.63 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bokaro District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.01%, while in the rural regions of Bokaro District, it is around 63.5%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bokaro

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 72.01 82.51 60.63
Urban Area 81.01 88.81 72.35
Rural Area 63.5 76.41 49.81

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bokaro

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 73.21 83.57 61.93
Muslim 72.97 83.01 62.03
Other religions and persuasions 55.73 68.73 42.5
Christian 86.43 90.81 82.12

Bokaro Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bokaro District is 2.99 Lac (2,99,227) with 1.54 Lac (1,54,297) males and 1.45 Lac (1,44,930) females, which is 14.51% of Bokaro District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Bokaro Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bokaro District is 2.56 Lac (2,55,626) with 1.29 Lac (1,29,233) males and 1.26 Lac (1,26,393) females, which is 12.4% of Bokaro District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bokaro

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 923
Urban Area 900
Rural Area 944

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bokaro

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 918
Muslim 925
Other religions and persuasions 982
Christian 1020

Bokaro Area & Households

The Total Area of Bokaro District is 2,883 Square KM, with a population density of 715 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bokaro District are 27 and the Total Number of Villages in Bokaro District are 635.The Total Number of households in Bokaro District are 3.95 Lac(3,94,918).

Bokaro Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bokaro District, there are about 6.85 Lac (6,85,368) workers, making up nearly 33.23% of the Bokaro District total population. Out of these, around 5.08 Lac (5,07,677) are male workers, and about 1.78 Lac (1,77,691) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Bokaro district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,43,649, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 20,62,330 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 43.85% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 21.93%.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.

Bokaro District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,43,649 to 20,62,330.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 43.85%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.44 Lac ----- ----- 1.20 Lac 1.24 Lac
1911 2.83 Lac 39.48 k 16.20199549 1.42 Lac 1.41 Lac
1921 2.93 Lac 10.33 k 3.648211921 1.49 Lac 1.44 Lac
1931 3.46 Lac 52.05 k 17.73702182 1.78 Lac 1.68 Lac
1941 3.96 Lac 50.64 k 14.65655969 2.05 Lac 1.91 Lac
1951 4.54 Lac 57.92 k 14.62022552 2.34 Lac 2.21 Lac
1961 5.55 Lac 1.01 Lac 22.14531119 2.88 Lac 2.67 Lac
1971 7.63 Lac 2.08 Lac 37.51480762 4.08 Lac 3.55 Lac
1981 10.97 Lac 3.34 Lac 43.85288622 5.88 Lac 5.10 Lac
1991 14.54 Lac 3.57 Lac 32.56551184 7.80 Lac 6.74 Lac
2001 17.78 Lac 3.23 Lac 22.22514054 9.38 Lac 8.39 Lac
2011 20.62 Lac 2.85 Lac 16.01361789 10.73 Lac 9.90 Lac

Historical Population of Bokaro by Census Year 1901-2011

Bokaro - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 24.92 Lac (24,91,745) 20.82%
2025 25.23 Lac (25,22,573) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 25.52 Lac (25,51,667) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 25.80 Lac (25,79,522) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 26.07 Lac (26,07,378) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 26.35 Lac (26,35,296) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 26.63 Lac (26,63,152) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 26.89 Lac (26,88,780) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 27.13 Lac (27,12,921) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 27.37 Lac (27,37,001) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 27.61 Lac (27,61,081) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 27.85 Lac (27,85,161) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 28.09 Lac (28,09,241) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bokaro District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 28.09 Lac (28,09,241), with a male population of 14.48 Lac (14,47,666) and a female population of 13.61 Lac (13,61,197). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Bokaro District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Bokaro Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bokaro is 20.62 Lac (20,62,330).

The estimated population of Bokaro in 2024 is approximately 24.92 Lac (24,91,745).

Hindu constitute 79.35% of Bokaro population, amounting to approximately 16.36 Lac (16,36,460) people.

Muslim constitute 11.71% of Bokaro population, totaling around 2.41 Lac (2,41,451) people.

Hindu: 79.35%, Muslim: 11.71%, Other religions and persuasions: 7.78%, Christian: 0.67%, Sikh: 0.2%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Jain: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.09%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bokaro is 2.99 Lac (14.51%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.56 Lac (12.4%).

In Bokaro, 9.84 Lac (47.7%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 10.79 Lac (52.3%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bokaro is 72.01%, with male literacy at 82.51% and female literacy at 60.63%.

The sex ratio in Bokaro is 923 females for every 1000 males.

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