Ghaghra Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ghaghra Tehsil has a population of 1.14 Lac (1,14,399) with 57.15 k (57,147) males and 57.25 k (57,252) females.The sex ratio in Ghaghra is 1002, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ghaghra Tehsil is 20.91 k (20,906) which is 18.27% of Ghaghra Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ghaghra Tehsil is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ghaghra Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gumla District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Ghaghra Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ghaghra Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.38 Lac (1,38,219), indicating a 20.82% increased from Ghaghra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 68.80 k, and the estimated female population is 69.43 k.
Ghaghra Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ghaghra Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.40 Lac (1,39,929), projecting a 22.32% increased from Ghaghra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69.63 k, and the estimated female population is 70.32 k.
Ghaghra Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the most popular religion in Ghaghra Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 82.15 k (82,151), accounting for 71.81% of the Ghaghra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 40.89 k (40,894), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 41.26 k (41,257).
Ghaghra Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Ghaghra Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 25.19 k (25,191), accounting for 22.02% of the Ghaghra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.73 k (12,732), and the Hindu female population is around 12.46 k (12,459).
Ghaghra Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 82,151 | 71.81% |
| Hindu | 25,191 | 22.02% |
| Christian | 4,400 | 3.85% |
| Muslim | 2,346 | 2.05% |
| Religion not stated | 290 | 0.25% |
| Buddhist | 15 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 6 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGhaghra Urban Population
The Urban population of Ghaghra Tehsil is 8.58 k (8,580), with 4.29 k (4,294) being males and 4.29 k (4,286) being females, making up 7.5% of the Ghaghra total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Ghaghra Rural Population
The Rural population of Ghaghra Tehsil is 1.06 Lac (1,05,819), with 52.85 k (52,853) being males and 52.97 k (52,966) being females, making up 92.5% of the Ghaghra total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Ghaghra Literacy Rate
Ghaghra Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.56% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ghaghra Tehsil is 68.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ghaghra Tehsil is 46.48 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ghaghra Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.88%, while in the rural regions of Ghaghra Tehsil, it is around 55.42%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ghaghra
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.56 | 68.76 | 46.48 |
| Urban Area | 82.88 | 89.65 | 76.13 |
| Rural Area | 55.42 | 66.99 | 43.97 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ghaghra
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 53.63 | 65.05 | 42.42 |
| Hindu | 66.39 | 77.38 | 55.2 |
| Christian | 75 | 81.19 | 69.07 |
| Muslim | 63.16 | 77.13 | 49.03 |
Ghaghra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ghaghra Tehsil is 2.10 k (2,102) with 1.08 k (1,080) males and 1.02 k (1,022) females, which is 1.84% of Ghaghra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Ghaghra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ghaghra Tehsil is 88.81 k (88,805) with 44.15 k (44,148) males and 44.66 k (44,657) females, which is 77.63% of Ghaghra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ghaghra
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1002 |
| Urban Area | 999 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ghaghra
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 1009 |
| Hindu | 979 |
| Christian | 1036 |
| Muslim | 967 |
Ghaghra Area & Households
The Total Area of Ghaghra Tehsil is 538.1 Square KM, with a population density of 213 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ghaghra Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ghaghra Tehsil are 119.The Total Number of households in Ghaghra Tehsil are 20.26 k(20,262).
Ghaghra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ghaghra Tehsil, there are about 56.27 k (56,265) workers, making up nearly 49.18% of the Ghaghra Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 29.92 k (29,917) are male workers, and about 26.35 k (26,348) are female workers.
Ghaghra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,219) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.40 Lac (1,39,929) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,543) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,089) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.45 Lac (1,44,634) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,182) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.48 Lac (1,47,728) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,149) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,488) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.52 Lac (1,51,824) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.53 Lac (1,53,160) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.54 Lac (1,54,495) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.56 Lac (1,55,831) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ghaghra Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.56 Lac (1,55,831), with a male population of 77.12 k (77,116) and a female population of 78.76 k (78,757). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Ghaghra Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.