Jarmundi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jarmundi Tehsil has a population of 1.85 Lac (1,85,286) with 94.20 k (94,202) males and 91.08 k (91,084) females.The sex ratio in Jarmundi is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jarmundi Tehsil is 32.67 k (32,674) which is 17.63% of Jarmundi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jarmundi Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jarmundi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.

Jarmundi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jarmundi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.24 Lac (2,23,866), indicating a 20.82% increased from Jarmundi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.

Jarmundi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jarmundi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.27 Lac (2,26,636), projecting a 22.32% increased from Jarmundi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.

Jarmundi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jarmundi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.74 Lac (1,73,954), accounting for 93.88% of the Jarmundi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 88.43 k (88,433), and the Hindu female population is around 85.52 k (85,521).

Jarmundi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jarmundi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.74 k (8,741), accounting for 4.72% of the Jarmundi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.53 k (4,529), and the Muslim female population is around 4.21 k (4,212).

Jarmundi Religion Wise Population

Jarmundi Urban Population

The Urban population of Jarmundi Tehsil is 17.12 k (17,123), with 8.86 k (8,861) being males and 8.26 k (8,262) being females, making up 9.24% of the Jarmundi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Jarmundi Rural Population

The Rural population of Jarmundi Tehsil is 1.68 Lac (1,68,163), with 85.34 k (85,341) being males and 82.82 k (82,822) being females, making up 90.76% of the Jarmundi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Jarmundi Literacy Rate

Jarmundi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.04% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jarmundi Tehsil is 73.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jarmundi Tehsil is 44.56 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jarmundi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 68.41%, while in the rural regions of Jarmundi Tehsil, it is around 58.06%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jarmundi

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	59.04	73.09	44.56
Urban Area	68.41	78.86	57.1
Rural Area	58.06	72.47	43.28

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jarmundi

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	59.28	73.36	44.75
Muslim	56.54	71.06	41.01
Christian	64.15	78.94	51.17
Other religions and persuasions	33.78	36.84	31.12

Jarmundi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jarmundi Tehsil is 13.34 k (13,337) with 6.89 k (6,894) males and 6.44 k (6,443) females, which is 7.2% of Jarmundi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Jarmundi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jarmundi Tehsil is 46.52 k (46,519) with 22.96 k (22,960) males and 23.56 k (23,559) females, which is 25.11% of Jarmundi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1027 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jarmundi

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	967
Urban Area	933
Rural Area	971

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jarmundi

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	968
Muslim	931
Christian	1111
Other religions and persuasions	1146

Jarmundi Area & Households

The Total Area of Jarmundi Tehsil is 400.88 Square KM, with a population density of 462 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jarmundi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jarmundi Tehsil are 512.The Total Number of households in Jarmundi Tehsil are 37.34 k(37,342).

Jarmundi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jarmundi Tehsil, there are about 89.61 k (89,609) workers, making up nearly 48.36% of the Jarmundi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.83 k (51,830) are male workers, and about 37.78 k (37,779) are female workers.

Jarmundi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Jarmundi Census Frequently Asked Questions