Peterwar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Peterwar Tehsil has a population of 1.32 Lac (1,32,150) with 68.13 k (68,127) males and 64.02 k (64,023) females.The sex ratio in Peterwar is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Peterwar Tehsil is 19.95 k (19,946) which is 15.09% of Peterwar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Peterwar Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Peterwar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bokaro District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Peterwar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Peterwar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.60 Lac (1,59,667), indicating a 20.82% increased from Peterwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 82.02 k, and the estimated female population is 77.64 k.
Peterwar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Peterwar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.62 Lac (1,61,642), projecting a 22.32% increased from Peterwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 83.01 k, and the estimated female population is 78.63 k.
Peterwar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Peterwar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 96.26 k (96,261), accounting for 72.84% of the Peterwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 49.96 k (49,961), and the Hindu female population is around 46.30 k (46,300).
Peterwar Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Peterwar Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 24.54 k (24,544), accounting for 18.57% of the Peterwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 12.32 k (12,316), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 12.23 k (12,228).
Peterwar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 96,261 | 72.84% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 24,544 | 18.57% |
| Muslim | 10,861 | 8.22% |
| Christian | 257 | 0.19% |
| Jain | 110 | 0.08% |
| Religion not stated | 74 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 32 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPeterwar Urban Population
The Urban population of Peterwar Tehsil is 4.53 k (4,533), with 2.52 k (2,523) being males and 2.01 k (2,010) being females, making up 3.43% of the Peterwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 797 females for every 1000 males.
Peterwar Rural Population
The Rural population of Peterwar Tehsil is 1.28 Lac (1,27,617), with 65.60 k (65,604) being males and 62.01 k (62,013) being females, making up 96.57% of the Peterwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Peterwar Literacy Rate
Peterwar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Peterwar Tehsil is 73.85 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Peterwar Tehsil is 50.06 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Peterwar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.59%, while in the rural regions of Peterwar Tehsil, it is around 61.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Peterwar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62.33 | 73.85 | 50.06 |
| Urban Area | 88.59 | 92.62 | 83.46 |
| Rural Area | 61.34 | 73.08 | 48.92 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Peterwar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64.73 | 76.14 | 52.41 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 47.38 | 59.38 | 35.31 |
| Muslim | 73.63 | 84.33 | 62.19 |
| Christian | 80.51 | 89.47 | 72.13 |
Peterwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Peterwar Tehsil is 19.62 k (19,620) with 10.13 k (10,128) males and 9.49 k (9,492) females, which is 14.85% of Peterwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Peterwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Peterwar Tehsil is 38.35 k (38,349) with 19.49 k (19,493) males and 18.86 k (18,856) females, which is 29.02% of Peterwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Peterwar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 |
| Urban Area | 797 |
| Rural Area | 946 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Peterwar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 927 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 993 |
| Muslim | 939 |
| Christian | 1073 |
Peterwar Area & Households
The Total Area of Peterwar Tehsil is 319 Square KM, with a population density of 414 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Peterwar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Peterwar Tehsil are 64.The Total Number of households in Peterwar Tehsil are 25.71 k(25,706).
Peterwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Peterwar Tehsil, there are about 57.14 k (57,142) workers, making up nearly 43.24% of the Peterwar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.85 k (35,853) are male workers, and about 21.29 k (21,289) are female workers.
Peterwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.60 Lac (1,59,667) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,642) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.64 Lac (1,63,506) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,291) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.67 Lac (1,67,076) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.69 Lac (1,68,865) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.71 Lac (1,70,650) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,292) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,839) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,382) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,925) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,468) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.80 Lac (1,80,011) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Peterwar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.80 Lac (1,80,011), with a male population of 91.93 k (91,932) and a female population of 88.07 k (88,071). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Peterwar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.