Kathikund Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kathikund Tehsil has a population of 71.46 k (71,458) with 35.60 k (35,598) males and 35.86 k (35,860) females.The sex ratio in Kathikund is 1008, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kathikund Tehsil is 12.84 k (12,841) which is 17.97% of Kathikund Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kathikund Tehsil is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kathikund Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Kathikund Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kathikund Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 86.34 k (86,337), indicating a 20.82% increased from Kathikund's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 42.86 k, and the estimated female population is 43.49 k.
Kathikund Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kathikund Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 87.41 k (87,405), projecting a 22.32% increased from Kathikund's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.37 k, and the estimated female population is 44.04 k.
Kathikund Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kathikund Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 42.85 k (42,845), accounting for 59.96% of the Kathikund Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 21.26 k (21,261), and the Hindu female population is around 21.58 k (21,584).
Kathikund Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kathikund Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 12.09 k (12,092), accounting for 16.92% of the Kathikund Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 5.89 k (5,889), and the Christian female population is around 6.20 k (6,203).
Kathikund Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 42,845 | 59.96% |
| Christian | 12,092 | 16.92% |
| Muslim | 10,114 | 14.15% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6,130 | 8.58% |
| Religion not stated | 246 | 0.34% |
| Buddhist | 25 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 4 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKathikund Urban Population
The Urban population of Kathikund Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kathikund total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kathikund Rural Population
The Rural population of Kathikund Tehsil is 71.46 k (71,458), with 35.60 k (35,598) being males and 35.86 k (35,860) being females, making up 100% of the Kathikund total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Kathikund Literacy Rate
Kathikund Tehsil has a literacy rate of 54.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kathikund Tehsil is 65.49 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kathikund Tehsil is 42.82 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kathikund Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kathikund Tehsil, it is around 54.08%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kathikund
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54.08 | 65.49 | 42.82 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 54.08 | 65.49 | 42.82 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kathikund
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 50.37 | 62.2 | 38.79 |
| Christian | 64.28 | 73.52 | 55.57 |
| Muslim | 63.86 | 75.98 | 50.93 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 43.91 | 55.11 | 32.56 |
Kathikund Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kathikund Tehsil is 1.75 k (1,753) with 920 (920) males and 833 (833) females, which is 2.45% of Kathikund Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Kathikund Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kathikund Tehsil is 45.41 k (45,406) with 22.28 k (22,284) males and 23.12 k (23,122) females, which is 63.54% of Kathikund Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kathikund
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1008 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1008 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kathikund
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1016 |
| Christian | 1054 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 993 |
Kathikund Area & Households
The Total Area of Kathikund Tehsil is 329.71 Square KM, with a population density of 217 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kathikund Tehsil are 197.The Total Number of households in Kathikund Tehsil are 14.97 k(14,973).
Kathikund Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kathikund Tehsil, there are about 34.85 k (34,846) workers, making up nearly 48.76% of the Kathikund Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 19.76 k (19,764) are male workers, and about 15.08 k (15,082) are female workers.
Kathikund - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86.34 k (86,337) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 87.41 k (87,405) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 88.41 k (88,414) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 89.38 k (89,379) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 90.34 k (90,344) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 91.31 k (91,311) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 92.28 k (92,276) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 93.16 k (93,164) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 94.00 k (94,001) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 94.84 k (94,835) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 95.67 k (95,670) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 96.50 k (96,504) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 97.34 k (97,338) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kathikund Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 97.34 k (97,338), with a male population of 48.04 k (48,037) and a female population of 49.33 k (49,330). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Kathikund Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.