Targa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Targa Village has a population of 2.23 k (2,234) with 1.18 k (1,177) males and 1.06 k (1,057) females.The sex ratio in Targa is 899, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Targa Village is 380 (380) which is 17.01% of Targa Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Targa Village is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Targa village is listed as part of the Baghmara-Cum-Katras Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dhanbad District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.23 k

Toatl Population

1.18 k

Male Population

1.06 k

Female Population

Targa Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Targa Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.73 k (2,733), indicating a 22.32% increased from Targa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.44 k, and the estimated female population is 1.30 k.

Targa Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Targa Village estimated population is projected to be 2.77 k (2,765), projecting a 23.73% increased from Targa's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.45 k, and the estimated female population is 1.31 k.

Targa Literacy Rate

Targa Village has a literacy rate of 68.02% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Targa Village is 77.95 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Targa Village is 56.78 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Targa

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.02 77.95 56.78
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.02 77.95 56.78

Targa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Targa Village is 645 (645) with 339 (339) males and 306 (306) females, which is 28.87% of Targa Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Targa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Targa Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Targa Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Targa

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 899
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 899

Targa Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Targa Village are 426 (426).

Targa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Targa Village, there are about 694 (694) workers, making up nearly 31.07% of the Targa Village total population. Out of these, around 584 (584) are male workers, and about 110 (110) are female workers.

Targa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.73 k (2,733) 22.32%
2026 2.77 k (2,765) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 2.80 k (2,795) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 2.83 k (2,825) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 2.86 k (2,855) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 2.89 k (2,885) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 2.91 k (2,913) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 2.94 k (2,939) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 2.97 k (2,965) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 2.99 k (2,991) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 3.02 k (3,017) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 3.04 k (3,044) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Targa Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.04 k (3,044), with a male population of 1.59 k (1,589) and a female population of 1.46 k (1,455). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Targa Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.

Targa Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chainpur 459
2 Patrakuli 1,013
3 Deoghara 3,149
4 Radhanagar 2,671
5 Amadi 444
6 Nawagarh 541
7 Maheshpur 3,234
8 Asokhunti 484
9 Bansjora 2,421
10 Dumariatanr 0

Targa Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Targa is 2.23 k (2,234).

The estimated population of Targa in 2025 is approximately 2.73 k (2,733).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Targa is 645 (28.87%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Targa is 68.02%, with male literacy at 77.95% and female literacy at 56.78%.

The sex ratio in Targa is 899 females for every 1000 males.

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