Dhanwar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhanwar Tehsil has a population of 2.67 Lac (2,67,352) with 1.38 Lac (1,38,380) males and 1.29 Lac (1,28,972) females.The sex ratio in Dhanwar is 933, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhanwar Tehsil is 50.40 k (50,403) which is 18.85% of Dhanwar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhanwar Tehsil is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dhanwar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Giridih District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Dhanwar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhanwar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.23 Lac (3,23,020), indicating a 20.82% increased from Dhanwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.56 Lac.
Dhanwar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhanwar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.27 Lac (3,27,016), projecting a 22.32% increased from Dhanwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.58 Lac.
Dhanwar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhanwar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.95 Lac (1,94,942), accounting for 72.92% of the Dhanwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.01 Lac (1,00,956), and the Hindu female population is around 93.99 k (93,986).
Dhanwar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhanwar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 71.85 k (71,848), accounting for 26.87% of the Dhanwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 37.11 k (37,106), and the Muslim female population is around 34.74 k (34,742).
Dhanwar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,94,942 | 72.92% |
| Muslim | 71,848 | 26.87% |
| Religion not stated | 237 | 0.09% |
| Christian | 194 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 93 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 15 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 14 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDhanwar Urban Population
The Urban population of Dhanwar Tehsil is 8.78 k (8,777), with 4.53 k (4,531) being males and 4.25 k (4,246) being females, making up 3.28% of the Dhanwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Dhanwar Rural Population
The Rural population of Dhanwar Tehsil is 2.59 Lac (2,58,575), with 1.34 Lac (1,33,849) being males and 1.25 Lac (1,24,726) being females, making up 96.72% of the Dhanwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Dhanwar Literacy Rate
Dhanwar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.44% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhanwar Tehsil is 79.63 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhanwar Tehsil is 50.16 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dhanwar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.88%, while in the rural regions of Dhanwar Tehsil, it is around 64.82%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhanwar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.44 | 79.63 | 50.16 |
| Urban Area | 82.88 | 88.6 | 76.79 |
| Rural Area | 64.82 | 79.31 | 49.21 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhanwar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.99 | 81.28 | 51.62 |
| Muslim | 61.06 | 75 | 46.05 |
| Religion not stated | 67.31 | 81.4 | 50 |
| Christian | 67.35 | 85.37 | 44.62 |
Dhanwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhanwar Tehsil is 35.20 k (35,200) with 17.98 k (17,984) males and 17.22 k (17,216) females, which is 13.17% of Dhanwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Dhanwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhanwar Tehsil is 2.06 k (2,064) with 1.06 k (1,058) males and 1.01 k (1,006) females, which is 0.77% of Dhanwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhanwar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 933 |
| Urban Area | 938 |
| Rural Area | 932 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhanwar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 931 |
| Muslim | 937 |
| Religion not stated | 824 |
| Christian | 780 |
Dhanwar Area & Households
The Total Area of Dhanwar Tehsil is 346.89 Square KM, with a population density of 771 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhanwar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhanwar Tehsil are 297.The Total Number of households in Dhanwar Tehsil are 40.36 k(40,355).
Dhanwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhanwar Tehsil, there are about 1.24 Lac (1,23,743) workers, making up nearly 46.28% of the Dhanwar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 69.38 k (69,383) are male workers, and about 54.36 k (54,360) are female workers.
Dhanwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,020) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.27 Lac (3,27,016) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,788) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,399) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.38 Lac (3,38,010) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,629) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.45 Lac (3,45,241) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.49 Lac (3,48,563) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.52 Lac (3,51,692) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.55 Lac (3,54,814) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.58 Lac (3,57,936) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.61 Lac (3,61,057) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.64 Lac (3,64,179) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhanwar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.64 Lac (3,64,179), with a male population of 1.87 Lac (1,86,733) and a female population of 1.77 Lac (1,77,416). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Dhanwar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.