Sariya Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sariya Tehsil has a population of 1.49 Lac (1,49,068) with 76.94 k (76,936) males and 72.13 k (72,132) females.The sex ratio in Sariya is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sariya Tehsil is 27.58 k (27,583) which is 18.5% of Sariya Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sariya Tehsil is 897 females for every 1000 males.

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

Sariya Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sariya Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.80 Lac (1,80,107), indicating a 20.82% increased from Sariya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 92.63 k, and the estimated female population is 87.48 k.

Sariya Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sariya Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.82 Lac (1,82,335), projecting a 22.32% increased from Sariya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.74 k, and the estimated female population is 88.59 k.

Sariya Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sariya Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.27 Lac (1,27,225), accounting for 85.35% of the Sariya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.56 k (65,564), and the Hindu female population is around 61.66 k (61,661).

Sariya Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sariya Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 21.34 k (21,342), accounting for 14.32% of the Sariya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.09 k (11,091), and the Muslim female population is around 10.25 k (10,251).

Sariya Religion Wise Population

Sariya Urban Population

The Urban population of Sariya Tehsil is 18.93 k (18,933), with 9.95 k (9,954) being males and 8.98 k (8,979) being females, making up 12.7% of the Sariya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Sariya Rural Population

The Rural population of Sariya Tehsil is 1.30 Lac (1,30,135), with 66.98 k (66,982) being males and 63.15 k (63,153) being females, making up 87.3% of the Sariya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Sariya Literacy Rate

Sariya Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sariya Tehsil is 80.97 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sariya Tehsil is 50.72 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sariya Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.52%, while in the rural regions of Sariya Tehsil, it is around 64.55%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sariya

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	66.25	80.97	50.72
Urban Area	77.52	88.32	65.6
Rural Area	64.55	79.83	48.52

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sariya

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	66.15	80.98	50.57
Muslim	66.4	80.69	50.9
Sikh	94.3	97.75	89.86
Jain	99.18	100	98.31

Sariya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sariya Tehsil is 18.10 k (18,097) with 9.18 k (9,184) males and 8.91 k (8,913) females, which is 12.14% of Sariya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Sariya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sariya Tehsil is 4.36 k (4,355) with 2.20 k (2,195) males and 2.16 k (2,160) females, which is 2.92% of Sariya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sariya

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	938
Urban Area	903
Rural Area	943

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sariya

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	941
Muslim	925
Sikh	811
Jain	838

Sariya Area & Households

The Total Area of Sariya Tehsil is 242.8 Square KM, with a population density of 614 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sariya Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sariya Tehsil are 70.The Total Number of households in Sariya Tehsil are 22.77 k(22,765).

Sariya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sariya Tehsil, there are about 71.50 k (71,497) workers, making up nearly 47.96% of the Sariya Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.72 k (39,724) are male workers, and about 31.77 k (31,773) are female workers.

Sariya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sariya Census Frequently Asked Questions