Gawan Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gawan Tehsil has a population of 1.16 Lac (1,15,962) with 59.04 k (59,039) males and 56.92 k (56,923) females.The sex ratio in Gawan is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gawan Tehsil is 22.68 k (22,682) which is 19.56% of Gawan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gawan Tehsil is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gawan Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Giridih District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Gawan Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gawan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.40 Lac (1,40,108), indicating a 20.82% increased from Gawan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 71.08 k, and the estimated female population is 69.03 k.
Gawan Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gawan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.42 Lac (1,41,841), projecting a 22.32% increased from Gawan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 71.93 k, and the estimated female population is 69.91 k.
Gawan Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gawan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 93.47 k (93,468), accounting for 80.6% of the Gawan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 47.87 k (47,869), and the Hindu female population is around 45.60 k (45,599).
Gawan Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gawan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 21.85 k (21,854), accounting for 18.85% of the Gawan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.84 k (10,835), and the Muslim female population is around 11.02 k (11,019).
Gawan Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 93,468 | 80.6% |
| Muslim | 21,854 | 18.85% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 367 | 0.32% |
| Religion not stated | 133 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 130 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 10 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 0 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGawan Urban Population
The Urban population of Gawan Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Gawan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Gawan Rural Population
The Rural population of Gawan Tehsil is 1.16 Lac (1,15,962), with 59.04 k (59,039) being males and 56.92 k (56,923) being females, making up 100% of the Gawan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Gawan Literacy Rate
Gawan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.94% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gawan Tehsil is 75.1 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gawan Tehsil is 46.33 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gawan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Gawan Tehsil, it is around 60.94%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gawan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60.94 | 75.1 | 46.33 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 60.94 | 75.1 | 46.33 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gawan
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.51 | 74.1 | 44.25 |
| Muslim | 67.46 | 79.76 | 55.45 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 36.84 | 55.86 | 17.14 |
| Religion not stated | 57.83 | 76.09 | 35.14 |
Gawan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gawan Tehsil is 18.91 k (18,913) with 9.61 k (9,612) males and 9.30 k (9,301) females, which is 16.31% of Gawan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Gawan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gawan Tehsil is 5.30 k (5,295) with 2.67 k (2,665) males and 2.63 k (2,630) females, which is 4.57% of Gawan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gawan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 965 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 965 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gawan
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 953 |
| Muslim | 1017 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 963 |
| Religion not stated | 728 |
Gawan Area & Households
The Total Area of Gawan Tehsil is 322.32 Square KM, with a population density of 360 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Gawan Tehsil are 160.The Total Number of households in Gawan Tehsil are 18.23 k(18,227).
Gawan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gawan Tehsil, there are about 47.79 k (47,786) workers, making up nearly 41.21% of the Gawan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 29.65 k (29,645) are male workers, and about 18.14 k (18,141) are female workers.
Gawan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.40 Lac (1,40,108) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,841) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,477) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,043) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.47 Lac (1,46,610) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.48 Lac (1,48,180) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,746) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.51 Lac (1,51,187) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.53 Lac (1,52,544) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.54 Lac (1,53,898) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.55 Lac (1,55,252) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,606) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,960) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gawan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.58 Lac (1,57,960), with a male population of 79.67 k (79,669) and a female population of 78.30 k (78,304). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Gawan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.