Chontha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chontha Village has a population of 1.04 k (1,040) with 550 (550) males and 490 (490) females.The sex ratio in Chontha is 891, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chontha Village is 159 (159) which is 15.29% of Chontha Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chontha Village is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Chontha village is listed as part of the Pathalgora Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Chatra District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Chontha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chontha Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.26 k (1,257), indicating a 20.82% increased from Chontha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 663 , and the estimated female population is 595 .
Chontha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chontha Village estimated population is projected to be 1.27 k (1,273), projecting a 22.32% increased from Chontha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 671 , and the estimated female population is 602 .
Chontha Literacy Rate
Chontha Village has a literacy rate of 67.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chontha Village is 81.76 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chontha Village is 52.05 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chontha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.76 | 81.76 | 52.05 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 67.76 | 81.76 | 52.05 |
Chontha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chontha Village is 261 (261) with 140 (140) males and 121 (121) females, which is 25.1% of Chontha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 865 females for every 1000 males.
Chontha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Chontha Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Chontha Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chontha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 891 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 891 |
Chontha Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Chontha Village are 224 (224).
Chontha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chontha Village, there are about 565 (565) workers, making up nearly 54.33% of the Chontha Village total population. Out of these, around 285 (285) are male workers, and about 280 (280) are female workers.
Chontha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.26 k (1,257) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.27 k (1,273) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.29 k (1,287) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.30 k (1,301) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.32 k (1,315) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.33 k (1,329) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.34 k (1,343) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.36 k (1,356) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.37 k (1,369) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.38 k (1,381) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.39 k (1,393) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.41 k (1,405) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.42 k (1,417) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chontha Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.42 k (1,417), with a male population of 743 (743) and a female population of 675 (675). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Chontha Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.
Chontha Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahera | 140 |
| 2 | Meramgara | 489 |
| 3 | Meral | 1,820 |
| 4 | Angara Kalan | 277 |
| 5 | Kuba | 1,260 |
| 6 | Maranga | 366 |
| 7 | Nawadih Damol | 4,484 |
| 8 | Bajobar | 793 |
| 9 | Belhar | 1,382 |
| 10 | Dumi | 600 |