Godda Population in 2025
In 2025, Godda Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.31 Lac (3,30,567), indicating a 22.32% increased from Godda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.59 Lac.
Godda Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Godda Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.34 Lac (3,34,380), projecting a 23.73% increased from Godda's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.61 Lac.
Godda Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Godda Tehsil has a population of 2.70 Lac (2,70,255) with 1.41 Lac (1,40,618) males and 1.30 Lac (1,29,637) females.The sex ratio in Godda is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Godda Tehsil is 45.78 k (45,784) which is 16.94% of Godda Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Godda Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Godda Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Godda District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Godda Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Godda Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.26 Lac (2,25,501), accounting for 83.44% of the Godda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.18 Lac (1,17,598), and the Hindu female population is around 1.08 Lac (1,07,903).
Godda Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Godda Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 38.63 k (38,629), accounting for 14.29% of the Godda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 20.01 k (20,008), and the Muslim female population is around 18.62 k (18,621).
Godda Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,25,501 | 83.44% |
| Muslim | 38,629 | 14.29% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2,885 | 1.07% |
| Christian | 2,793 | 1.03% |
| Religion not stated | 373 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 35 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 21 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 18 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGodda Urban Population
The Urban population of Godda Tehsil is 53.45 k (53,450), with 28.25 k (28,249) being males and 25.20 k (25,201) being females, making up 19.78% of the Godda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Godda Rural Population
The Rural population of Godda Tehsil is 2.17 Lac (2,16,805), with 1.12 Lac (1,12,369) being males and 1.04 Lac (1,04,436) being females, making up 80.22% of the Godda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Godda Literacy Rate
Godda Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Godda Tehsil is 75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Godda Tehsil is 52.4 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Godda Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.67%, while in the rural regions of Godda Tehsil, it is around 59.42%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Godda
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.17 | 75 | 52.4 |
| Urban Area | 82.67 | 87.98 | 76.7 |
| Rural Area | 59.42 | 71.6 | 46.29 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Godda
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.52 | 76.38 | 53.66 |
| Muslim | 58.24 | 68.96 | 46.56 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 32.44 | 40.5 | 24.64 |
| Christian | 66.95 | 77.17 | 57.27 |
Godda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Godda Tehsil is 23.21 k (23,214) with 11.94 k (11,943) males and 11.27 k (11,271) females, which is 8.59% of Godda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Godda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Godda Tehsil is 30.59 k (30,588) with 15.21 k (15,214) males and 15.37 k (15,374) females, which is 11.32% of Godda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Godda
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 922 |
| Urban Area | 893 |
| Rural Area | 930 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Godda
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 918 |
| Muslim | 931 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1044 |
| Christian | 1038 |
Godda Area & Households
The Total Area of Godda Tehsil is 355.47 Square KM, with a population density of 760 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Godda Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Godda Tehsil are 255.The Total Number of households in Godda Tehsil are 52.65 k(52,645).
Godda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Godda Tehsil, there are about 1.06 Lac (1,05,863) workers, making up nearly 39.17% of the Godda Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 70.41 k (70,412) are male workers, and about 35.45 k (35,451) are female workers.
Godda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,567) | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,380) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.38 Lac (3,38,030) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,680) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.45 Lac (3,45,339) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.49 Lac (3,48,989) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.52 Lac (3,52,348) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.56 Lac (3,55,511) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.59 Lac (3,58,667) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.62 Lac (3,61,822) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,978) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.68 Lac (3,68,133) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Godda Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.68 Lac (3,68,133), with a male population of 1.90 Lac (1,89,753) and a female population of 1.78 Lac (1,78,330). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Godda Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.