Villages In Deoghar Subdistrict (Tahsil)

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.

3.46 Lac

Total Population

1.83 Lac

Male Population

1.63 Lac

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
Hindu3,19,34592.27%
Muslim24,0356.94%
Christian1,3500.39%
Other religions and persuasions8590.25%
Religion not stated1950.06%
Jain1550.04%
Buddhist920.03%
Sikh580.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Deoghar 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%.

Deoghar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Deoghar is 3.46 Lac (3,46,089).

Hindu constitute 92.27% of Deoghar population, amounting to approximately 3.19 Lac (3,19,345) people.

Muslim constitute 6.94% of Deoghar population, totaling around 24.04 k (24,035) people.

Hindu: 92.27%, Muslim: 6.94%, Christian: 0.39%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.25%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Jain: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Deoghar is 51.59 k (14.91%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 13.28 k (3.84%).

In Deoghar, 2.03 Lac (58.69%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.43 Lac (41.31%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Deoghar is 76.75%, with male literacy at 85.17% and female literacy at 67.32%.

The sex ratio in Deoghar is 896 females for every 1000 males.

Deoghar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.26% up to 2036.