Villages In Jamua Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Jamua Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jamua Tehsil has a population of 2.72 Lac (2,71,563) with 1.40 Lac (1,39,892) males and 1.32 Lac (1,31,671) females.The sex ratio in Jamua is 942, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jamua Tehsil is 51.71 k (51,706) which is 19.04% of Jamua Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jamua Tehsil is 941 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.72 Lac

Toatl Population

1.40 Lac

Male Population

1.32 Lac

Female Population

Jamua Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jamua Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.28 Lac (3,28,108), indicating a 20.82% increased from Jamua's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.60 Lac.

Jamua Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jamua Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.32 Lac (3,32,167), projecting a 22.32% increased from Jamua's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.

Jamua Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jamua Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.14 Lac (2,14,253), accounting for 78.9% of the Jamua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.10 Lac (1,10,348), and the Hindu female population is around 1.04 Lac (1,03,905).

Jamua Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jamua Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 56.42 k (56,418), accounting for 20.78% of the Jamua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 29.05 k (29,054), and the Muslim female population is around 27.36 k (27,364).

Jamua Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,14,25378.9%
Muslim56,41820.78%
Religion not stated3410.13%
Buddhist3330.12%
Christian1890.07%
Sikh200.01%
Jain60%
Other religions and persuasions30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jamua Urban Population

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

Jamua Rural Population

The Rural population of Jamua Tehsil is 2.72 Lac (2,71,563), with 1.40 Lac (1,39,892) being males and 1.32 Lac (1,31,671) being females, making up 100% of the Jamua total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Jamua Literacy Rate

Jamua Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.02% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jamua Tehsil is 78.65 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jamua Tehsil is 48.47 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jamua Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Jamua Tehsil, it is around 64.02%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jamua

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.02 78.65 48.47
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 64.02 78.65 48.47

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jamua

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 64.25 78.83 48.78
Muslim 63.16 78.1 47.27
Religion not stated 59.91 68.07 49.46
Buddhist 57.82 67.36 47.33

Jamua Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jamua Tehsil is 41.80 k (41,800) with 21.59 k (21,592) males and 20.21 k (20,208) females, which is 15.39% of Jamua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Jamua Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jamua Tehsil is 2.69 k (2,689) with 1.39 k (1,391) males and 1.30 k (1,298) females, which is 0.99% of Jamua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jamua

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 942
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 942

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jamua

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 942
Muslim 942
Religion not stated 777
Buddhist 850

Jamua Area & Households

The Total Area of Jamua Tehsil is 478.02 Square KM, with a population density of 568 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Jamua Tehsil are 315.The Total Number of households in Jamua Tehsil are 41.29 k(41,292).

Jamua Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jamua Tehsil, there are about 1.15 Lac (1,14,662) workers, making up nearly 42.22% of the Jamua Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 67.44 k (67,443) are male workers, and about 47.22 k (47,219) are female workers.

Jamua - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.28 Lac (3,28,108) 20.82%
2025 3.32 Lac (3,32,167) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 3.36 Lac (3,35,998) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 3.40 Lac (3,39,666) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 3.43 Lac (3,43,334) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 3.47 Lac (3,47,010) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 3.51 Lac (3,50,678) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 3.54 Lac (3,54,053) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 3.57 Lac (3,57,232) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 3.60 Lac (3,60,403) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 3.64 Lac (3,63,573) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 3.67 Lac (3,66,744) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 3.70 Lac (3,69,915) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jamua Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.70 Lac (3,69,915), with a male population of 1.89 Lac (1,88,773) and a female population of 1.81 Lac (1,81,128). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Jamua Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Jamua Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jamua is 2.72 Lac (2,71,563).

The estimated population of Jamua in 2024 is approximately 3.28 Lac (3,28,108).

Hindu constitute 78.9% of Jamua population, amounting to approximately 2.14 Lac (2,14,253) people.

Muslim constitute 20.78% of Jamua population, totaling around 56.42 k (56,418) people.

Hindu: 78.9%, Muslim: 20.78%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Buddhist: 0.12%, Christian: 0.07%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jamua is 41.80 k (15.39%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.69 k (0.99%).

In Jamua, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.72 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jamua is 64.02%, with male literacy at 78.65% and female literacy at 48.47%.

The sex ratio in Jamua is 942 females for every 1000 males.

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