Nawadih Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nawadih Tehsil has a population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,454) with 70.34 k (70,344) males and 68.11 k (68,110) females.The sex ratio in Nawadih is 969, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nawadih Tehsil is 22.24 k (22,236) which is 16.06% of Nawadih Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nawadih Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nawadih Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bokaro District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Nawadih Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nawadih Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.67 Lac (1,67,283), indicating a 20.82% increased from Nawadih's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 84.69 k, and the estimated female population is 82.60 k.
Nawadih Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nawadih Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,69,353), projecting a 22.32% increased from Nawadih's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 85.71 k, and the estimated female population is 83.65 k.
Nawadih Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nawadih Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.07 Lac (1,06,994), accounting for 77.28% of the Nawadih Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.29 k (54,292), and the Hindu female population is around 52.70 k (52,702).
Nawadih Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nawadih Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.60 k (22,595), accounting for 16.32% of the Nawadih Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.60 k (11,603), and the Muslim female population is around 10.99 k (10,992).
Nawadih Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,06,994 | 77.28% |
| Muslim | 22,595 | 16.32% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8,330 | 6.02% |
| Christian | 321 | 0.23% |
| Religion not stated | 176 | 0.13% |
| Buddhist | 20 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 10 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 8 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNawadih Urban Population
The Urban population of Nawadih Tehsil is 4.61 k (4,606), with 2.37 k (2,371) being males and 2.24 k (2,235) being females, making up 3.33% of the Nawadih total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Nawadih Rural Population
The Rural population of Nawadih Tehsil is 1.34 Lac (1,33,848), with 67.97 k (67,973) being males and 65.88 k (65,875) being females, making up 96.67% of the Nawadih total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Nawadih Literacy Rate
Nawadih Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nawadih Tehsil is 75.19 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nawadih Tehsil is 49.53 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nawadih Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.83%, while in the rural regions of Nawadih Tehsil, it is around 62.09%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nawadih
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62.55 | 75.19 | 49.53 |
| Urban Area | 75.83 | 86.46 | 64.63 |
| Rural Area | 62.09 | 74.79 | 49.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nawadih
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.7 | 76.52 | 50.55 |
| Muslim | 64.41 | 76.81 | 51.22 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 42.53 | 53.04 | 32.06 |
| Christian | 51.95 | 61.36 | 41.94 |
Nawadih Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nawadih Tehsil is 18.48 k (18,476) with 9.47 k (9,467) males and 9.01 k (9,009) females, which is 13.34% of Nawadih Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Nawadih Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nawadih Tehsil is 17.35 k (17,345) with 8.68 k (8,675) males and 8.67 k (8,670) females, which is 12.53% of Nawadih Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nawadih
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 969 |
| Urban Area | 943 |
| Rural Area | 970 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nawadih
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 971 |
| Muslim | 948 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 999 |
| Christian | 934 |
Nawadih Area & Households
The Total Area of Nawadih Tehsil is 314.39 Square KM, with a population density of 440 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nawadih Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nawadih Tehsil are 69.The Total Number of households in Nawadih Tehsil are 24.56 k(24,556).
Nawadih Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nawadih Tehsil, there are about 52.90 k (52,904) workers, making up nearly 38.21% of the Nawadih Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 34.18 k (34,183) are male workers, and about 18.72 k (18,721) are female workers.
Nawadih - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.67 Lac (1,67,283) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,353) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,306) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,176) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,046) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,920) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.79 Lac (1,78,791) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.81 Lac (1,80,511) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,132) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.84 Lac (1,83,748) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,365) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,982) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,598) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nawadih Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.89 Lac (1,88,598), with a male population of 94.92 k (94,924) and a female population of 93.69 k (93,693). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Nawadih Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.