Dhanbad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhanbad District has a population of 26.84 Lac (26,84,487) with 14.06 Lac (14,05,956) males and 12.79 Lac (12,78,531) females.The sex ratio in Dhanbad is 910, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhanbad District is 3.73 Lac (3,73,394) which is 13.91% of Dhanbad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhanbad District is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Dhanbad District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Dhanbad Population Census 2011
- Dhanbad 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
Dhanbad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhanbad District current estimated population is projected to be 32.43 Lac (32,43,447), indicating a 20.82% increased from Dhanbad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.50 Lac.
Dhanbad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhanbad District estimated population is projected to be 32.84 Lac (32,83,574), projecting a 22.32% increased from Dhanbad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 17.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.70 Lac.
Dhanbad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhanbad District, with a total Hindu population of 21.49 Lac (21,49,480), accounting for 80.07% of the Dhanbad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.28 Lac (11,28,420), and the Hindu female population is around 10.21 Lac (10,21,060).
Dhanbad Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhanbad District, with a total Muslim population of 4.32 Lac (4,31,762), accounting for 16.08% of the Dhanbad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.25 Lac (2,25,374), and the Muslim female population is around 2.06 Lac (2,06,388).
Dhanbad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 21,49,480 | 80.07% |
| Muslim | 4,31,762 | 16.08% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 77,182 | 2.88% |
| Christian | 11,243 | 0.42% |
| Sikh | 9,727 | 0.36% |
| Religion not stated | 3,494 | 0.13% |
| Jain | 1,268 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 331 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDhanbad Urban Population
The Urban population of Dhanbad District is 15.60 Lac (15,60,394), with 8.24 Lac (8,24,000) being males and 7.36 Lac (7,36,394) being females, making up 58.13% of the Dhanbad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Dhanbad Rural Population
The Rural population of Dhanbad District is 11.24 Lac (11,24,093), with 5.82 Lac (5,81,956) being males and 5.42 Lac (5,42,137) being females, making up 41.87% of the Dhanbad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Dhanbad Literacy Rate
Dhanbad District has a literacy rate of 74.52% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhanbad District is 83.81 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhanbad District is 64.29 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dhanbad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.97%, while in the rural regions of Dhanbad District, it is around 68.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhanbad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.52 | 83.81 | 64.29 |
| Urban Area | 78.97 | 86.06 | 71.03 |
| Rural Area | 68.17 | 80.53 | 54.9 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhanbad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.02 | 84.47 | 64.57 |
| Muslim | 73.65 | 81.57 | 64.96 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 60.79 | 74.37 | 47.21 |
| Christian | 86.15 | 90.35 | 81.94 |
Dhanbad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhanbad District is 4.37 Lac (4,37,309) with 2.26 Lac (2,26,362) males and 2.11 Lac (2,10,947) females, which is 16.29% of Dhanbad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Dhanbad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhanbad District is 2.33 Lac (2,33,119) with 1.17 Lac (1,17,256) males and 1.16 Lac (1,15,863) females, which is 8.68% of Dhanbad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhanbad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 910 |
| Urban Area | 894 |
| Rural Area | 932 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhanbad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 905 |
| Muslim | 916 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 993 |
| Christian | 991 |
Dhanbad Area & Households
The Total Area of Dhanbad District is 2,040 Square KM, with a population density of 1,316 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhanbad District are 46 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhanbad District are 1,159.The Total Number of households in Dhanbad District are 5.07 Lac(5,07,064).
Dhanbad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhanbad District, there are about 8.45 Lac (8,44,504) workers, making up nearly 31.46% of the Dhanbad District total population. Out of these, around 6.59 Lac (6,58,851) are male workers, and about 1.86 Lac (1,85,653) are female workers.
Dhanbad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Dhanbad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,16,527, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 26,84,487 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 39.19% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 21.75%.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.
Dhanbad District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 3,16,527 to 26,84,487.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 39.19%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 3.17 Lac | ----- | ----- | 1.62 Lac | 1.54 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.18 Lac | 1.01 Lac | 31.99505887 | 2.21 Lac | 1.97 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.70 Lac | 51.81 k | 12.40067018 | 2.54 Lac | 2.16 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.44 Lac | 74.62 k | 15.88978088 | 2.97 Lac | 2.47 Lac |
| 1941 | 6.17 Lac | 72.54 k | 13.32892343 | 3.38 Lac | 2.79 Lac |
| 1951 | 7.51 Lac | 1.34 Lac | 21.71165913 | 4.20 Lac | 3.31 Lac |
| 1961 | 9.81 Lac | 2.30 Lac | 30.6173994 | 5.56 Lac | 4.24 Lac |
| 1971 | 11.41 Lac | 1.61 Lac | 16.4163913 | 6.41 Lac | 5.00 Lac |
| 1981 | 15.89 Lac | 4.47 Lac | 39.18655157 | 8.79 Lac | 7.10 Lac |
| 1991 | 19.50 Lac | 3.61 Lac | 22.70469129 | 10.72 Lac | 8.78 Lac |
| 2001 | 23.97 Lac | 4.48 Lac | 22.95819599 | 12.79 Lac | 11.18 Lac |
| 2011 | 26.84 Lac | 2.87 Lac | 11.98885154 | 14.06 Lac | 12.79 Lac |
Dhanbad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.43 Lac (32,43,447) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 32.84 Lac (32,83,574) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 33.21 Lac (33,21,445) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 33.58 Lac (33,57,704) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 33.94 Lac (33,93,964) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 34.30 Lac (34,30,304) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 34.67 Lac (34,66,563) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 35.00 Lac (34,99,922) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 35.31 Lac (35,31,347) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 35.63 Lac (35,62,691) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 35.94 Lac (35,94,035) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 36.25 Lac (36,25,379) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 36.57 Lac (36,56,724) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhanbad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 36.57 Lac (36,56,724), with a male population of 18.97 Lac (18,97,223) and a female population of 17.59 Lac (17,58,759). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Dhanbad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.