Villages In Sundarpahari Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Sundarpahari Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sundarpahari Tehsil has a population of 65.46 k (65,463) with 32.90 k (32,895) males and 32.57 k (32,568) females.The sex ratio in Sundarpahari is 991, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sundarpahari Tehsil is 11.72 k (11,724) which is 17.91% of Sundarpahari Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sundarpahari Tehsil is 997 females for every 1000 males.

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

65.46 k

Toatl Population

32.90 k

Male Population

32.57 k

Female Population

Sundarpahari Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sundarpahari Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 79.09 k (79,094), indicating a 20.82% increased from Sundarpahari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 39.61 k, and the estimated female population is 39.50 k.

Sundarpahari Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sundarpahari Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 80.07 k (80,073), projecting a 22.32% increased from Sundarpahari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 40.08 k, and the estimated female population is 40.00 k.

Sundarpahari Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sundarpahari Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 50.18 k (50,182), accounting for 76.66% of the Sundarpahari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 25.37 k (25,366), and the Hindu female population is around 24.82 k (24,816).

Sundarpahari Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Sundarpahari Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 10.43 k (10,431), accounting for 15.93% of the Sundarpahari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 5.11 k (5,109), and the Christian female population is around 5.32 k (5,322).

Sundarpahari Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu50,18276.66%
Christian10,43115.93%
Muslim4,3536.65%
Other religions and persuasions3490.53%
Religion not stated1170.18%
Jain130.02%
Buddhist120.02%
Sikh60.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sundarpahari Urban Population

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

Sundarpahari Rural Population

The Rural population of Sundarpahari Tehsil is 65.46 k (65,463), with 32.90 k (32,895) being males and 32.57 k (32,568) being females, making up 100% of the Sundarpahari total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Sundarpahari Literacy Rate

Sundarpahari Tehsil has a literacy rate of 43.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sundarpahari Tehsil is 54.26 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sundarpahari Tehsil is 32.86 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sundarpahari Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sundarpahari Tehsil, it is around 43.62%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sundarpahari

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 43.62 54.26 32.86
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 43.62 54.26 32.86

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sundarpahari

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 41.76 52.67 30.57
Christian 50.56 59.43 42.13
Muslim 50.54 63.19 37.9
Other religions and persuasions 20.66 26.87 14.6

Sundarpahari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sundarpahari Tehsil is 1.40 k (1,399) with 712 (712) males and 687 (687) females, which is 2.14% of Sundarpahari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Sundarpahari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sundarpahari Tehsil is 50.13 k (50,133) with 24.97 k (24,967) males and 25.17 k (25,166) females, which is 76.58% of Sundarpahari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1008 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sundarpahari

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 991
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 991

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sundarpahari

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 979
Christian 1042
Muslim 1003
Other religions and persuasions 1030

Sundarpahari Area & Households

The Total Area of Sundarpahari Tehsil is 433.48 Square KM, with a population density of 151 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sundarpahari Tehsil are 298.The Total Number of households in Sundarpahari Tehsil are 14.01 k(14,005).

Sundarpahari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sundarpahari Tehsil, there are about 35.35 k (35,347) workers, making up nearly 54% of the Sundarpahari Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.43 k (18,432) are male workers, and about 16.92 k (16,915) are female workers.

Sundarpahari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 79.09 k (79,094) 20.82%
2025 80.07 k (80,073) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 81.00 k (80,996) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 81.88 k (81,880) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 82.77 k (82,765) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 83.65 k (83,651) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 84.54 k (84,535) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 85.35 k (85,348) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 86.12 k (86,115) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 86.88 k (86,879) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 87.64 k (87,643) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 88.41 k (88,408) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 89.17 k (89,172) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sundarpahari Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 89.17 k (89,172), with a male population of 44.39 k (44,390) and a female population of 44.80 k (44,801). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Sundarpahari Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Sundarpahari Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sundarpahari is 65.46 k (65,463).

The estimated population of Sundarpahari in 2024 is approximately 79.09 k (79,094).

Hindu constitute 76.66% of Sundarpahari population, amounting to approximately 50.18 k (50,182) people.

Christian constitute 15.93% of Sundarpahari population, totaling around 10.43 k (10,431) people.

Hindu: 76.66%, Christian: 15.93%, Muslim: 6.65%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.53%, Religion not stated: 0.18%, Jain: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sundarpahari is 1.40 k (2.14%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 50.13 k (76.58%).

In Sundarpahari, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 65.46 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sundarpahari is 43.62%, with male literacy at 54.26% and female literacy at 32.86%.

The sex ratio in Sundarpahari is 991 females for every 1000 males.

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