Dandai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dandai Tehsil has a population of 63.67 k (63,665) with 32.56 k (32,558) males and 31.11 k (31,107) females.The sex ratio in Dandai is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dandai Tehsil is 12.07 k (12,066) which is 18.95% of Dandai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dandai Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dandai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Garhwa District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Dandai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dandai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 76.92 k (76,922), indicating a 20.82% increased from Dandai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 39.20 k, and the estimated female population is 37.72 k.
Dandai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dandai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 77.87 k (77,873), projecting a 22.32% increased from Dandai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 39.67 k, and the estimated female population is 38.21 k.
Dandai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dandai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 52.83 k (52,827), accounting for 82.98% of the Dandai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 27.07 k (27,071), and the Hindu female population is around 25.76 k (25,756).
Dandai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dandai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.65 k (10,648), accounting for 16.73% of the Dandai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.40 k (5,403), and the Muslim female population is around 5.25 k (5,245).
Dandai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 52,827 | 82.98% |
| Muslim | 10,648 | 16.73% |
| Religion not stated | 73 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 67 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 43 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 4 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDandai Urban Population
The Urban population of Dandai Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Dandai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Dandai Rural Population
The Rural population of Dandai Tehsil is 63.67 k (63,665), with 32.56 k (32,558) being males and 31.11 k (31,107) being females, making up 100% of the Dandai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Dandai Literacy Rate
Dandai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dandai Tehsil is 69.2 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dandai Tehsil is 44.68 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dandai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Dandai Tehsil, it is around 57.2%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dandai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.2 | 69.2 | 44.68 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 57.2 | 69.2 | 44.68 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dandai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 56.85 | 68.78 | 44.34 |
| Muslim | 58.91 | 71.3 | 46.18 |
| Religion not stated | 59.18 | 68 | 50 |
| Christian | 55.56 | 72.22 | 47.22 |
Dandai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dandai Tehsil is 17.83 k (17,834) with 9.11 k (9,114) males and 8.72 k (8,720) females, which is 28.01% of Dandai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Dandai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dandai Tehsil is 10.18 k (10,176) with 5.11 k (5,112) males and 5.06 k (5,064) females, which is 15.98% of Dandai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dandai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 956 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 956 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dandai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 952 |
| Muslim | 971 |
| Religion not stated | 872 |
| Christian | 1680 |
Dandai Area & Households
The Total Area of Dandai Tehsil is 140.32 Square KM, with a population density of 454 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Dandai Tehsil are 28.The Total Number of households in Dandai Tehsil are 12.30 k(12,300).
Dandai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dandai Tehsil, there are about 35.60 k (35,604) workers, making up nearly 55.92% of the Dandai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.41 k (18,414) are male workers, and about 17.19 k (17,190) are female workers.
Dandai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.92 k (76,922) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 77.87 k (77,873) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 78.77 k (78,772) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 79.63 k (79,631) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 80.49 k (80,491) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 81.35 k (81,353) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 82.21 k (82,213) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 83.00 k (83,004) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 83.75 k (83,750) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 84.49 k (84,493) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 85.24 k (85,236) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 85.98 k (85,980) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 86.72 k (86,723) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dandai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 86.72 k (86,723), with a male population of 43.94 k (43,935) and a female population of 42.79 k (42,792). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Dandai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.