Deoghar Population in 2025
In 2025, Deoghar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.23 Lac (4,23,325), indicating a 22.32% increased from Deoghar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.01 Lac.
Deoghar Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Deoghar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.28 Lac (4,28,207), projecting a 23.73% increased from Deoghar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.03 Lac.
Deoghar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Deoghar Tehsil has a population of 3.46 Lac (3,46,089) with 1.83 Lac (1,82,595) males and 1.63 Lac (1,63,494) females.The sex ratio in Deoghar is 896, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Deoghar Tehsil is 53.41 k (53,405) which is 15.43% of Deoghar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Deoghar Tehsil is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Deoghar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Deoghar District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Deoghar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Deoghar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.19 Lac (3,19,345), accounting for 92.27% of the Deoghar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.69 Lac (1,68,852), and the Hindu female population is around 1.50 Lac (1,50,493).
Deoghar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Deoghar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24.04 k (24,035), accounting for 6.94% of the Deoghar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.39 k (12,388), and the Muslim female population is around 11.65 k (11,647).
Deoghar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,19,345 | 92.27% |
| Muslim | 24,035 | 6.94% |
| Christian | 1,350 | 0.39% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 859 | 0.25% |
| Religion not stated | 195 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 155 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 92 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 58 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDeoghar Urban Population
The Urban population of Deoghar Tehsil is 2.03 Lac (2,03,123), with 1.08 Lac (1,07,997) being males and 95.13 k (95,126) being females, making up 58.69% of the Deoghar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 881 females for every 1000 males.
Deoghar Rural Population
The Rural population of Deoghar Tehsil is 1.43 Lac (1,42,966), with 74.60 k (74,598) being males and 68.37 k (68,368) being females, making up 41.31% of the Deoghar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Deoghar Literacy Rate
Deoghar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.75% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Deoghar Tehsil is 85.17 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Deoghar Tehsil is 67.32 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Deoghar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.68%, while in the rural regions of Deoghar Tehsil, it is around 63.24%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Deoghar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.75 | 85.17 | 67.32 |
| Urban Area | 85.68 | 91.24 | 79.37 |
| Rural Area | 63.24 | 75.84 | 49.39 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Deoghar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.58 | 85.79 | 68.36 |
| Muslim | 64.77 | 76.33 | 52.37 |
| Christian | 88.44 | 91.22 | 86.01 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 56.25 | 68.07 | 44.09 |
Deoghar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Deoghar Tehsil is 51.59 k (51,585) with 26.95 k (26,945) males and 24.64 k (24,640) females, which is 14.91% of Deoghar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Deoghar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Deoghar Tehsil is 13.28 k (13,282) with 6.73 k (6,726) males and 6.56 k (6,556) females, which is 3.84% of Deoghar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Deoghar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 896 |
| Urban Area | 881 |
| Rural Area | 917 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Deoghar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 892 |
| Muslim | 941 |
| Christian | 1103 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 966 |
Deoghar Area & Households
The Total Area of Deoghar Tehsil is 337.59 Square KM, with a population density of 1,025 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Deoghar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Deoghar Tehsil are 312.The Total Number of households in Deoghar Tehsil are 63.37 k(63,373).
Deoghar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Deoghar Tehsil, there are about 1.10 Lac (1,09,859) workers, making up nearly 31.74% of the Deoghar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 86.00 k (86,004) are male workers, and about 23.86 k (23,855) are female workers.
Deoghar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.23 Lac (4,23,325) | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.28 Lac (4,28,207) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.33 Lac (4,32,882) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.38 Lac (4,37,556) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.42 Lac (4,42,241) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.47 Lac (4,46,916) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.51 Lac (4,51,217) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.55 Lac (4,55,268) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.59 Lac (4,59,309) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.63 Lac (4,63,350) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.67 Lac (4,67,391) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.71 Lac (4,71,432) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Deoghar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.71 Lac (4,71,432), with a male population of 2.46 Lac (2,46,397) and a female population of 2.25 Lac (2,24,904). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Deoghar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.