Nijhor Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nijhor Village has a population of 716 (716) with 376 (376) males and 340 (340) females.The sex ratio in Nijhor is 905, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nijhor Village is 115 (115) which is 16.06% of Nijhor Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nijhor Village is 598 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Nijhor village is listed as part of the Masalia Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

716

Toatl Population

376

Male Population

340

Female Population

Nijhor Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nijhor Village current estimated population is projected to be 866 (866), indicating a 20.82% increased from Nijhor's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 453 , and the estimated female population is 413 .

Nijhor Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nijhor Village estimated population is projected to be 876 (876), projecting a 22.32% increased from Nijhor's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 459 , and the estimated female population is 418 .

Nijhor Literacy Rate

Nijhor Village has a literacy rate of 48.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nijhor Village is 61.18 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nijhor Village is 34.68 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nijhor

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 48.09 61.18 34.68
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 48.09 61.18 34.68

Nijhor Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nijhor Village is 14 (14) with 6 (6) males and 8 (8) females, which is 1.96% of Nijhor Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1334 females for every 1000 males.

Nijhor Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nijhor Village is 691 (691) with 363 (363) males and 328 (328) females, which is 96.51% of Nijhor Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nijhor

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 905
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 905

Nijhor Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Nijhor Village are 161 (161).

Nijhor Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nijhor Village, there are about 136 (136) workers, making up nearly 18.99% of the Nijhor Village total population. Out of these, around 126 (126) are male workers, and about 10 (10) are female workers.

Nijhor - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 866 (866) 20.82%
2025 876 (876) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 886 (886) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 896 (896) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 906 (906) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 915 (915) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 925 (925) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 934 (934) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 942 (942) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 951 (951) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 959 (959) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 967 (967) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 976 (976) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nijhor Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 976 (976), with a male population of 508 (508) and a female population of 468 (468). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Nijhor Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Nijhor Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Masalia 399
2 Manipur 32
3 Haroraydih 1,775
4 Manraydih 413
5 Mahesapathar 158
6 Ranga 1,104
7 Nagraypathar 317
8 Kata Dumar 76
9 Burikurya 0
10 Ramkhari 582

Nijhor Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nijhor is 716 (716).

The estimated population of Nijhor in 2024 is approximately 866 (866).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nijhor is 14 (1.96%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 691 (96.51%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nijhor is 48.09%, with male literacy at 61.18% and female literacy at 34.68%.

The sex ratio in Nijhor is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Nijhor population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.28% up to 2036.