Masalia Population
As per the 2011 Census, Masalia Tehsil has a population of 1.25 Lac (1,24,554) with 62.83 k (62,828) males and 61.73 k (61,726) females.The sex ratio in Masalia is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Masalia Tehsil is 20.15 k (20,146) which is 16.17% of Masalia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Masalia Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Masalia Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Masalia Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Masalia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.50 Lac (1,50,489), indicating a 20.82% increased from Masalia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 75.64 k, and the estimated female population is 74.86 k.
Masalia Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Masalia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.52 Lac (1,52,351), projecting a 22.32% increased from Masalia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 76.55 k, and the estimated female population is 75.81 k.
Masalia Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Masalia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 92.56 k (92,562), accounting for 74.31% of the Masalia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 46.86 k (46,856), and the Hindu female population is around 45.71 k (45,706).
Masalia Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Masalia Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 19.69 k (19,694), accounting for 15.81% of the Masalia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 9.76 k (9,763), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 9.93 k (9,931).
Masalia Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 92,562 | 74.31% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 19,694 | 15.81% |
| Muslim | 9,036 | 7.25% |
| Christian | 2,998 | 2.41% |
| Religion not stated | 183 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 44 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 23 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 14 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMasalia Urban Population
The Urban population of Masalia Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Masalia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Masalia Rural Population
The Rural population of Masalia Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,24,554), with 62.83 k (62,828) being males and 61.73 k (61,726) being females, making up 100% of the Masalia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Masalia Literacy Rate
Masalia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.66% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Masalia Tehsil is 74.58 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Masalia Tehsil is 48.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Masalia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Masalia Tehsil, it is around 61.66%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Masalia
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.66 | 74.58 | 48.57 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 61.66 | 74.58 | 48.57 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Masalia
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 62.94 | 75.46 | 50.19 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 53.65 | 67.36 | 40.27 |
| Muslim | 63.32 | 78.97 | 46.56 |
| Christian | 69.47 | 80.77 | 58.97 |
Masalia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Masalia Tehsil is 6.35 k (6,348) with 3.19 k (3,194) males and 3.15 k (3,154) females, which is 5.1% of Masalia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Masalia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Masalia Tehsil is 72.97 k (72,966) with 36.33 k (36,330) males and 36.64 k (36,636) females, which is 58.58% of Masalia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Masalia
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 983 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 983 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Masalia
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1018 |
| Muslim | 955 |
| Christian | 1061 |
Masalia Area & Households
The Total Area of Masalia Tehsil is 464.81 Square KM, with a population density of 268 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Masalia Tehsil are 317.The Total Number of households in Masalia Tehsil are 26.84 k(26,837).
Masalia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Masalia Tehsil, there are about 65.15 k (65,148) workers, making up nearly 52.31% of the Masalia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.40 k (36,400) are male workers, and about 28.75 k (28,748) are female workers.
Masalia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,489) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,351) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.54 Lac (1,54,108) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.56 Lac (1,55,790) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.57 Lac (1,57,473) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.59 Lac (1,59,159) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.61 Lac (1,60,841) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.62 Lac (1,62,389) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.64 Lac (1,63,847) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,301) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.67 Lac (1,66,755) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.68 Lac (1,68,210) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,664) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Masalia Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.70 Lac (1,69,664), with a male population of 84.78 k (84,782) and a female population of 84.91 k (84,911). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Masalia Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.