Garhwa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Garhwa District has a population of 13.23 Lac (13,22,784) with 6.84 Lac (6,83,575) males and 6.39 Lac (6,39,209) females.The sex ratio in Garhwa is 936, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Garhwa District is 2.40 Lac (2,39,664) which is 18.12% of Garhwa District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Garhwa District is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Garhwa District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.

13.23 Lac

Toatl Population

6.84 Lac

Male Population

6.39 Lac

Female Population

Garhwa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Garhwa District current estimated population is projected to be 15.98 Lac (15,98,212), indicating a 20.82% increased from Garhwa 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.75 Lac.

Garhwa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Garhwa District estimated population is projected to be 16.18 Lac (16,17,985), projecting a 22.32% increased from Garhwa 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.85 Lac.

Garhwa Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Garhwa District, with a total Hindu population of 11.04 Lac (11,04,475), accounting for 83.5% of the Garhwa District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.72 Lac (5,71,867), and the Hindu female population is around 5.33 Lac (5,32,608).

Garhwa Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Garhwa District, with a total Muslim population of 1.95 Lac (1,94,680), accounting for 14.72% of the Garhwa District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 99.91 k (99,912), and the Muslim female population is around 94.77 k (94,768).

Garhwa Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu11,04,47583.5%
Muslim1,94,68014.72%
Christian17,1681.3%
Other religions and persuasions4,5910.35%
Religion not stated1,3560.1%
Buddhist3710.03%
Sikh1230.01%
Jain200%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Garhwa Urban Population

The Urban population of Garhwa District is 69.67 k (69,670), with 36.63 k (36,628) being males and 33.04 k (33,042) being females, making up 5.27% of the Garhwa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Garhwa Rural Population

The Rural population of Garhwa District is 12.53 Lac (12,53,114), with 6.47 Lac (6,46,947) being males and 6.06 Lac (6,06,167) being females, making up 94.73% of the Garhwa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Garhwa Literacy Rate

Garhwa District has a literacy rate of 60.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Garhwa District is 72.19 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Garhwa District is 47.58 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Garhwa District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.69%, while in the rural regions of Garhwa District, it is around 59.33%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Garhwa

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 60.33 72.19 47.58
Urban Area 77.69 85.55 68.91
Rural Area 59.33 71.4 46.38

Literacy Rate by Religion in Garhwa

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 60.15 71.97 47.38
Muslim 60.63 73.18 47.3
Christian 71.61 79.25 64.21
Other religions and persuasions 48.94 58.53 39.2

Garhwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Garhwa District is 3.20 Lac (3,19,946) with 1.65 Lac (1,65,313) males and 1.55 Lac (1,54,633) females, which is 24.19% of Garhwa District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Garhwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Garhwa District is 2.06 Lac (2,05,874) with 1.04 Lac (1,04,499) males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,375) females, which is 15.56% of Garhwa District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Garhwa

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 936
Urban Area 903
Rural Area 937

Sex Ratio by Religion in Garhwa

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 932
Muslim 949
Christian 1020
Other religions and persuasions 1003

Garhwa Area & Households

The Total Area of Garhwa District is 4,093 Square KM, with a population density of 323 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Garhwa District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Garhwa District are 888.The Total Number of households in Garhwa District are 2.55 Lac(2,54,697).

Garhwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Garhwa District, there are about 5.71 Lac (5,71,431) workers, making up nearly 43.2% of the Garhwa District total population. Out of these, around 3.35 Lac (3,35,451) are male workers, and about 2.36 Lac (2,35,980) are female workers.

Garhwa - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Garhwa district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,85,046, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 13,22,784 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 32.07% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 19.98%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Garhwa District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,85,046 to 13,22,784.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 32.07%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.85 Lac ----- ----- 91.45 k 93.60 k
1911 2.05 Lac 20.18 k 10.90485609 1.02 Lac 1.03 Lac
1921 2.19 Lac 13.63 k 6.642952857 1.10 Lac 1.09 Lac
1931 2.44 Lac 25.47 k 11.63631213 1.22 Lac 1.22 Lac
1941 2.72 Lac 28.05 k 11.48101913 1.36 Lac 1.36 Lac
1951 2.94 Lac 21.79 k 8.001439187 1.48 Lac 1.46 Lac
1961 3.59 Lac 64.71 k 21.99646463 1.81 Lac 1.78 Lac
1971 4.66 Lac 1.08 Lac 29.96207614 2.38 Lac 2.29 Lac
1981 6.07 Lac 1.40 Lac 30.09300949 3.11 Lac 2.96 Lac
1991 8.01 Lac 1.95 Lac 32.07055849 4.16 Lac 3.85 Lac
2001 10.35 Lac 2.34 Lac 29.21494977 5.35 Lac 5.00 Lac
2011 13.23 Lac 2.87 Lac 27.74794681 6.84 Lac 6.39 Lac

Historical Population of Garhwa by Census Year 1901-2011

Garhwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 15.98 Lac (15,98,212) 20.82%
2025 16.18 Lac (16,17,985) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 16.37 Lac (16,36,646) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 16.55 Lac (16,54,513) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 16.72 Lac (16,72,380) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 16.90 Lac (16,90,286) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 17.08 Lac (17,08,153) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 17.25 Lac (17,24,591) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 17.40 Lac (17,40,075) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 17.56 Lac (17,55,520) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 17.71 Lac (17,70,965) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 17.86 Lac (17,86,410) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 18.02 Lac (18,01,855) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Garhwa District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 18.02 Lac (18,01,855), with a male population of 9.22 Lac (9,22,429) and a female population of 8.79 Lac (8,79,302). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Garhwa District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Garhwa Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Garhwa is 13.23 Lac (13,22,784).

The estimated population of Garhwa in 2024 is approximately 15.98 Lac (15,98,212).

Hindu constitute 83.5% of Garhwa population, amounting to approximately 11.04 Lac (11,04,475) people.

Muslim constitute 14.72% of Garhwa population, totaling around 1.95 Lac (1,94,680) people.

Hindu: 83.5%, Muslim: 14.72%, Christian: 1.3%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.35%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Garhwa is 3.20 Lac (24.19%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.06 Lac (15.56%).

In Garhwa , 69.67 k (5.27%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 12.53 Lac (94.73%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Garhwa is 60.33%, with male literacy at 72.19% and female literacy at 47.58%.

The sex ratio in Garhwa is 936 females for every 1000 males.

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