Gopikandar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gopikandar Tehsil has a population of 42.06 k (42,063) with 21.00 k (20,999) males and 21.06 k (21,064) females.The sex ratio in Gopikandar is 1004, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gopikandar Tehsil is 7.69 k (7,686) which is 18.27% of Gopikandar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gopikandar Tehsil is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gopikandar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Gopikandar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gopikandar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 50.82 k (50,822), indicating a 20.82% increased from Gopikandar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 25.28 k, and the estimated female population is 25.55 k.
Gopikandar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gopikandar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 51.45 k (51,451), projecting a 22.32% increased from Gopikandar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 25.59 k, and the estimated female population is 25.87 k.
Gopikandar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gopikandar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 23.85 k (23,848), accounting for 56.7% of the Gopikandar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.03 k (12,029), and the Hindu female population is around 11.82 k (11,819).
Gopikandar Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Gopikandar Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 10.04 k (10,038), accounting for 23.86% of the Gopikandar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 4.99 k (4,992), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 5.05 k (5,046).
Gopikandar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 23,848 | 56.7% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10,038 | 23.86% |
| Christian | 7,785 | 18.51% |
| Religion not stated | 216 | 0.51% |
| Muslim | 167 | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 1 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGopikandar Urban Population
The Urban population of Gopikandar Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Gopikandar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Gopikandar Rural Population
The Rural population of Gopikandar Tehsil is 42.06 k (42,063), with 21.00 k (20,999) being males and 21.06 k (21,064) being females, making up 100% of the Gopikandar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Gopikandar Literacy Rate
Gopikandar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 50.12% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gopikandar Tehsil is 61.28 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gopikandar Tehsil is 39.05 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gopikandar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Gopikandar Tehsil, it is around 50.12%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gopikandar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50.12 | 61.28 | 39.05 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 50.12 | 61.28 | 39.05 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gopikandar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 46.36 | 58.48 | 33.97 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 45.91 | 56.9 | 35.15 |
| Christian | 66.31 | 75.31 | 58.07 |
| Religion not stated | 52.73 | 68.29 | 37.35 |
Gopikandar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gopikandar Tehsil is 663 (663) with 332 (332) males and 331 (331) females, which is 1.58% of Gopikandar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Gopikandar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gopikandar Tehsil is 35.58 k (35,577) with 17.74 k (17,742) males and 17.84 k (17,835) females, which is 84.58% of Gopikandar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gopikandar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1004 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1004 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gopikandar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 983 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1011 |
| Christian | 1063 |
| Religion not stated | 1019 |
Gopikandar Area & Households
The Total Area of Gopikandar Tehsil is 231.72 Square KM, with a population density of 182 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Gopikandar Tehsil are 129.The Total Number of households in Gopikandar Tehsil are 9.27 k(9,272).
Gopikandar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gopikandar Tehsil, there are about 23.41 k (23,406) workers, making up nearly 55.65% of the Gopikandar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.14 k (12,136) are male workers, and about 11.27 k (11,270) are female workers.
Gopikandar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.82 k (50,822) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 51.45 k (51,451) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 52.04 k (52,044) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 52.61 k (52,612) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 53.18 k (53,180) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 53.75 k (53,750) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 54.32 k (54,318) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 54.84 k (54,840) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 55.33 k (55,333) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 55.82 k (55,824) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 56.32 k (56,315) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 56.81 k (56,806) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 57.30 k (57,297) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gopikandar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 57.30 k (57,297), with a male population of 28.34 k (28,337) and a female population of 28.98 k (28,976). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Gopikandar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.