Jama Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jama Tehsil has a population of 1.38 Lac (1,37,963) with 69.62 k (69,621) males and 68.34 k (68,342) females.The sex ratio in Jama is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jama Tehsil is 23.02 k (23,015) which is 16.68% of Jama Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jama Tehsil is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jama Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Jama Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jama Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.67 Lac (1,66,690), indicating a 20.82% increased from Jama's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 83.82 k, and the estimated female population is 82.88 k.
Jama Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jama Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,68,752), projecting a 22.32% increased from Jama's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 84.83 k, and the estimated female population is 83.94 k.
Jama Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jama Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.19 Lac (1,19,273), accounting for 86.45% of the Jama Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 60.28 k (60,277), and the Hindu female population is around 59.00 k (58,996).
Jama Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Jama Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 8.36 k (8,364), accounting for 6.06% of the Jama Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 4.15 k (4,147), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 4.22 k (4,217).
Jama Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,19,273 | 86.45% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8,364 | 6.06% |
| Christian | 5,661 | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 3,797 | 2.75% |
| Religion not stated | 804 | 0.58% |
| Sikh | 49 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJama Urban Population
The Urban population of Jama Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Jama total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Jama Rural Population
The Rural population of Jama Tehsil is 1.38 Lac (1,37,963), with 69.62 k (69,621) being males and 68.34 k (68,342) being females, making up 100% of the Jama total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Jama Literacy Rate
Jama Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.88% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jama Tehsil is 76.27 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jama Tehsil is 47.22 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jama Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Jama Tehsil, it is around 61.88%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jama
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.88 | 76.27 | 47.22 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 61.88 | 76.27 | 47.22 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jama
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.64 | 76.03 | 46.95 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 59.18 | 74.4 | 44.36 |
| Christian | 70.52 | 80.45 | 60.19 |
| Muslim | 61.75 | 81.41 | 40.18 |
Jama Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jama Tehsil is 7.07 k (7,069) with 3.63 k (3,629) males and 3.44 k (3,440) females, which is 5.12% of Jama Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Jama Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jama Tehsil is 68.02 k (68,021) with 33.90 k (33,903) males and 34.12 k (34,118) females, which is 49.3% of Jama Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jama
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 982 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 982 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jama
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 979 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1017 |
| Christian | 971 |
| Muslim | 948 |
Jama Area & Households
The Total Area of Jama Tehsil is 371.78 Square KM, with a population density of 371 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Jama Tehsil are 320.The Total Number of households in Jama Tehsil are 28.19 k(28,187).
Jama Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jama Tehsil, there are about 69.12 k (69,123) workers, making up nearly 50.1% of the Jama Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.97 k (38,973) are male workers, and about 30.15 k (30,150) are female workers.
Jama - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.67 Lac (1,66,690) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.69 Lac (1,68,752) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.71 Lac (1,70,698) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,562) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,425) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,293) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,156) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.80 Lac (1,79,871) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,486) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.83 Lac (1,83,097) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,708) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,318) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,929) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jama Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.88 Lac (1,87,929), with a male population of 93.95 k (93,948) and a female population of 94.01 k (94,012). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Jama Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.