Chama Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chama Village has a population of 5.22 k (5,221) with 2.67 k (2,672) males and 2.55 k (2,549) females.The sex ratio in Chama is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chama Village is 1.02 k (1,023) which is 19.59% of Chama Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chama Village is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Chama village is listed as part of the Meral (Pipra Kalan) Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Garhwa District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

5.22 k

Toatl Population

2.67 k

Male Population

2.55 k

Female Population

Chama Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chama Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.31 k (6,309), indicating a 20.82% increased from Chama's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.22 k, and the estimated female population is 3.09 k.

Chama Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chama Village estimated population is projected to be 6.39 k (6,387), projecting a 22.32% increased from Chama's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.26 k, and the estimated female population is 3.13 k.

Chama Literacy Rate

Chama Village has a literacy rate of 62.86% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chama Village is 77.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chama Village is 48.1 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chama

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.86 77.03 48.1
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 62.86 77.03 48.1

Chama Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chama Village is 453 (453) with 238 (238) males and 215 (215) females, which is 8.68% of Chama Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Chama Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chama Village is 94 (94) with 46 (46) males and 48 (48) females, which is 1.8% of Chama Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1044 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chama

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 954
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 954

Chama Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Chama Village are 988 (988).

Chama Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chama Village, there are about 2.27 k (2,267) workers, making up nearly 43.42% of the Chama Village total population. Out of these, around 1.17 k (1,165) are male workers, and about 1.10 k (1,102) are female workers.

Chama - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.31 k (6,309) 20.82%
2025 6.39 k (6,387) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 6.46 k (6,460) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 6.53 k (6,531) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 6.60 k (6,601) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 6.67 k (6,672) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 6.74 k (6,743) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 6.81 k (6,807) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 6.87 k (6,869) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 6.93 k (6,929) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 6.99 k (6,990) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 7.05 k (7,051) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 7.11 k (7,112) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chama Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.11 k (7,112), with a male population of 3.61 k (3,606) and a female population of 3.51 k (3,507). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Chama Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Chama Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kumbhi 1,101
2 Bankheta 270
3 Akalbani 1,522
4 Korkoma 3,471
5 Baghauta 376
6 Karmahi 229
7 Arangi 1,461
8 Sirhe 663
9 Pindra 1,167
10 Mahetam 0

Chama Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chama is 5.22 k (5,221).

The estimated population of Chama in 2024 is approximately 6.31 k (6,309).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chama is 453 (8.68%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 94 (1.8%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chama is 62.86%, with male literacy at 77.03% and female literacy at 48.1%.

The sex ratio in Chama is 954 females for every 1000 males.

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