Ranka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ranka Tehsil has a population of 90.48 k (90,483) with 45.78 k (45,783) males and 44.70 k (44,700) females.The sex ratio in Ranka is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ranka Tehsil is 18.28 k (18,275) which is 20.2% of Ranka Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ranka Tehsil is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ranka Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Garhwa District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.

Ranka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ranka Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.09 Lac (1,09,324), indicating a 20.82% increased from Ranka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 55.12 k, and the estimated female population is 54.21 k.

Ranka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ranka Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.11 Lac (1,10,676), projecting a 22.32% increased from Ranka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 55.78 k, and the estimated female population is 54.90 k.

Ranka Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ranka Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 71.42 k (71,417), accounting for 78.93% of the Ranka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 36.31 k (36,305), and the Hindu female population is around 35.11 k (35,112).

Ranka Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ranka Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 17.15 k (17,151), accounting for 18.95% of the Ranka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.52 k (8,519), and the Muslim female population is around 8.63 k (8,632).

Ranka Religion Wise Population

Ranka Urban Population

The Urban population of Ranka Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Ranka total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Ranka Rural Population

The Rural population of Ranka Tehsil is 90.48 k (90,483), with 45.78 k (45,783) being males and 44.70 k (44,700) being females, making up 100% of the Ranka total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Ranka Literacy Rate

Ranka Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.79% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ranka Tehsil is 68.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ranka Tehsil is 45.27 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ranka Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Ranka Tehsil, it is around 56.79%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ranka

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	56.79	68.01	45.27
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	56.79	68.01	45.27

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ranka

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	56.89	68.1	45.26
Muslim	55.96	67.75	44.27
Christian	72.26	78.55	66.12
Other religions and persuasions	45.35	52.54	37.72

Ranka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ranka Tehsil is 19.30 k (19,300) with 9.75 k (9,751) males and 9.55 k (9,549) females, which is 21.33% of Ranka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Ranka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ranka Tehsil is 27.74 k (27,740) with 13.95 k (13,948) males and 13.79 k (13,792) females, which is 30.66% of Ranka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 989 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ranka

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	977
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	977

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ranka

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	968
Muslim	1014
Christian	1009
Other religions and persuasions	1020

Ranka Area & Households

The Total Area of Ranka Tehsil is 447.79 Square KM, with a population density of 202 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Ranka Tehsil are 81.The Total Number of households in Ranka Tehsil are 17.85 k(17,845).

Ranka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ranka Tehsil, there are about 46.84 k (46,842) workers, making up nearly 51.77% of the Ranka Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 24.56 k (24,559) are male workers, and about 22.28 k (22,283) are female workers.

Ranka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Ranka Census Frequently Asked Questions