Deoghar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Deoghar District has a population of 14.92 Lac (14,92,073) with 7.75 Lac (7,75,022) males and 7.17 Lac (7,17,051) females.The sex ratio in Deoghar is 926, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Deoghar District is 2.68 Lac (2,68,453) which is 17.99% of Deoghar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Deoghar District is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Deoghar District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Deoghar Population Census 2011
- Deoghar Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Deoghar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Deoghar District current estimated population is projected to be 18.03 Lac (18,02,750), indicating a 20.82% increased from Deoghar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.70 Lac.
Deoghar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Deoghar District estimated population is projected to be 18.25 Lac (18,25,054), projecting a 22.32% increased from Deoghar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.81 Lac.
Deoghar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Deoghar District, with a total Hindu population of 11.65 Lac (11,65,140), accounting for 78.09% of the Deoghar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.07 Lac (6,07,138), and the Hindu female population is around 5.58 Lac (5,58,002).
Deoghar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Deoghar District, with a total Muslim population of 3.03 Lac (3,02,626), accounting for 20.28% of the Deoghar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.56 Lac (1,55,571), and the Muslim female population is around 1.47 Lac (1,47,055).
Deoghar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,65,140 | 78.09% |
| Muslim | 3,02,626 | 20.28% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 16,067 | 1.08% |
| Christian | 6,027 | 0.4% |
| Religion not stated | 1,600 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 282 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 188 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 143 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDeoghar Urban Population
The Urban population of Deoghar District is 2.58 Lac (2,58,361), with 1.37 Lac (1,36,886) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,21,475) being females, making up 17.32% of the Deoghar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Deoghar Rural Population
The Rural population of Deoghar District is 12.34 Lac (12,33,712), with 6.38 Lac (6,38,136) being males and 5.96 Lac (5,95,576) being females, making up 82.68% of the Deoghar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Deoghar Literacy Rate
Deoghar District has a literacy rate of 64.85% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Deoghar District is 76.85 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Deoghar District is 51.8 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Deoghar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.36%, while in the rural regions of Deoghar District, it is around 60.49%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Deoghar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.85 | 76.85 | 51.8 |
| Urban Area | 84.36 | 90.24 | 77.73 |
| Rural Area | 60.49 | 73.8 | 46.14 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Deoghar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.08 | 77.86 | 53.19 |
| Muslim | 60.49 | 73.31 | 46.83 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 47.73 | 62.26 | 32.72 |
| Christian | 77.02 | 84.17 | 70.04 |
Deoghar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Deoghar District is 1.90 Lac (1,90,036) with 98.30 k (98,295) males and 91.74 k (91,741) females, which is 12.74% of Deoghar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Deoghar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Deoghar District is 1.81 Lac (1,80,962) with 91.01 k (91,012) males and 89.95 k (89,950) females, which is 12.13% of Deoghar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Deoghar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 926 |
| Urban Area | 888 |
| Rural Area | 934 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Deoghar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 920 |
| Muslim | 946 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 971 |
| Christian | 1007 |
Deoghar Area & Households
The Total Area of Deoghar District is 2,477 Square KM, with a population density of 602 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Deoghar District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Deoghar District are 2,662.The Total Number of households in Deoghar District are 2.64 Lac(2,64,347).
Deoghar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Deoghar District, there are about 5.51 Lac (5,51,467) workers, making up nearly 36.96% of the Deoghar District total population. Out of these, around 3.84 Lac (3,83,691) are male workers, and about 1.68 Lac (1,67,776) are female workers.
Deoghar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Deoghar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,28,582, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 14,92,073 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 31.64% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.26%.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.
Deoghar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 3,28,582 to 14,92,073.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 31.64%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 3.29 Lac | ----- | ----- | 1.63 Lac | 1.66 Lac |
| 1911 | 3.42 Lac | 13.29 k | 4.043130786 | 1.69 Lac | 1.72 Lac |
| 1921 | 3.27 Lac | -15.25 k | -4.460506571 | 1.63 Lac | 1.64 Lac |
| 1931 | 3.73 Lac | 46.71 k | 14.30049783 | 1.87 Lac | 1.87 Lac |
| 1941 | 4.07 Lac | 33.55 k | 8.986247944 | 2.04 Lac | 2.03 Lac |
| 1951 | 4.23 Lac | 15.95 k | 3.920132523 | 2.18 Lac | 2.04 Lac |
| 1961 | 4.83 Lac | 59.88 k | 14.1619208 | 2.46 Lac | 2.36 Lac |
| 1971 | 5.85 Lac | 1.02 Lac | 21.11604627 | 3.03 Lac | 2.82 Lac |
| 1981 | 7.09 Lac | 1.24 Lac | 21.24344887 | 3.67 Lac | 3.42 Lac |
| 1991 | 9.33 Lac | 2.24 Lac | 31.64166765 | 4.88 Lac | 4.45 Lac |
| 2001 | 11.65 Lac | 2.32 Lac | 24.89269788 | 6.09 Lac | 5.57 Lac |
| 2011 | 14.92 Lac | 3.27 Lac | 28.0320751 | 7.75 Lac | 7.17 Lac |
Deoghar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.03 Lac (18,02,750) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 18.25 Lac (18,25,054) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 18.46 Lac (18,46,103) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 18.66 Lac (18,66,256) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 18.86 Lac (18,86,410) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 19.07 Lac (19,06,608) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 19.27 Lac (19,26,761) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 19.45 Lac (19,45,303) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 19.63 Lac (19,62,769) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 19.80 Lac (19,80,190) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 19.98 Lac (19,97,612) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 20.15 Lac (20,15,034) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 20.32 Lac (20,32,455) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Deoghar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.32 Lac (20,32,455), with a male population of 10.46 Lac (10,45,829) and a female population of 9.86 Lac (9,86,382). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Deoghar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.45%.