Jaridih Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jaridih Tehsil has a population of 1.05 Lac (1,04,988) with 54.45 k (54,445) males and 50.54 k (50,543) females.The sex ratio in Jaridih is 929, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jaridih Tehsil is 15.34 k (15,342) which is 14.61% of Jaridih Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jaridih Tehsil is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jaridih Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bokaro District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Jaridih Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jaridih Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.27 Lac (1,26,849), indicating a 20.82% increased from Jaridih's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 65.55 k, and the estimated female population is 61.30 k.
Jaridih Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jaridih Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.28 Lac (1,28,418), projecting a 22.32% increased from Jaridih's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 66.34 k, and the estimated female population is 62.08 k.
Jaridih Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jaridih Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 75.41 k (75,408), accounting for 71.83% of the Jaridih Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 39.33 k (39,333), and the Hindu female population is around 36.08 k (36,075).
Jaridih Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Jaridih Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 19.44 k (19,439), accounting for 18.52% of the Jaridih Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 9.88 k (9,880), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 9.56 k (9,559).
Jaridih Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75,408 | 71.83% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 19,439 | 18.52% |
| Muslim | 9,184 | 8.75% |
| Christian | 765 | 0.73% |
| Religion not stated | 120 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 38 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 18 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJaridih Urban Population
The Urban population of Jaridih Tehsil is 29.32 k (29,317), with 15.51 k (15,508) being males and 13.81 k (13,809) being females, making up 27.92% of the Jaridih total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Jaridih Rural Population
The Rural population of Jaridih Tehsil is 75.67 k (75,671), with 38.94 k (38,937) being males and 36.73 k (36,734) being females, making up 72.08% of the Jaridih total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Jaridih Literacy Rate
Jaridih Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jaridih Tehsil is 80.29 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jaridih Tehsil is 56.6 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jaridih Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.19%, while in the rural regions of Jaridih Tehsil, it is around 65.6%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jaridih
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.87 | 80.29 | 56.6 |
| Urban Area | 77.19 | 86.33 | 66.95 |
| Rural Area | 65.6 | 77.85 | 52.66 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jaridih
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.68 | 82.75 | 59.67 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 53.76 | 67.35 | 39.7 |
| Muslim | 75.51 | 85.57 | 64.74 |
| Christian | 92.9 | 95.3 | 90.35 |
Jaridih Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jaridih Tehsil is 11.25 k (11,250) with 5.82 k (5,823) males and 5.43 k (5,427) females, which is 10.72% of Jaridih Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Jaridih Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jaridih Tehsil is 32.20 k (32,202) with 16.28 k (16,282) males and 15.92 k (15,920) females, which is 30.67% of Jaridih Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jaridih
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 929 |
| Urban Area | 891 |
| Rural Area | 944 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jaridih
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 918 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 968 |
| Muslim | 940 |
| Christian | 942 |
Jaridih Area & Households
The Total Area of Jaridih Tehsil is 201.33 Square KM, with a population density of 521 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jaridih Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Jaridih Tehsil are 39.The Total Number of households in Jaridih Tehsil are 21.14 k(21,136).
Jaridih Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jaridih Tehsil, there are about 38.39 k (38,385) workers, making up nearly 36.56% of the Jaridih Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 27.12 k (27,124) are male workers, and about 11.26 k (11,261) are female workers.
Jaridih - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.27 Lac (1,26,849) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.28 Lac (1,28,418) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.30 Lac (1,29,899) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.31 Lac (1,31,317) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,736) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.34 Lac (1,34,157) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,575) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.37 Lac (1,36,879) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,108) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.39 Lac (1,39,334) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.41 Lac (1,40,560) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,786) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,012) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jaridih Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.43 Lac (1,43,012), with a male population of 73.47 k (73,470) and a female population of 69.53 k (69,528). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Jaridih Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.