Jamtara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jamtara District has a population of 7.91 Lac (7,91,042) with 4.05 Lac (4,04,830) males and 3.86 Lac (3,86,212) females.The sex ratio in Jamtara is 955, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jamtara District is 1.31 Lac (1,30,993) which is 16.56% of Jamtara District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jamtara District is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jamtara District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Jamtara Population Census 2011
- Jamtara Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Jamtara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jamtara District current estimated population is projected to be 9.56 Lac (9,55,752), indicating a 20.82% increased from Jamtara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.68 Lac.
Jamtara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jamtara District estimated population is projected to be 9.68 Lac (9,67,576), projecting a 22.32% increased from Jamtara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.74 Lac.
Jamtara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jamtara District, with a total Hindu population of 5.51 Lac (5,50,560), accounting for 69.6% of the Jamtara District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.82 Lac (2,82,331), and the Hindu female population is around 2.68 Lac (2,68,229).
Jamtara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jamtara District, with a total Muslim population of 1.64 Lac (1,64,406), accounting for 20.78% of the Jamtara District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 84.57 k (84,571), and the Muslim female population is around 79.84 k (79,835).
Jamtara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,50,560 | 69.6% |
| Muslim | 1,64,406 | 20.78% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 68,564 | 8.67% |
| Christian | 4,419 | 0.56% |
| Religion not stated | 1,672 | 0.21% |
| Jain | 783 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 520 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 118 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJamtara Urban Population
The Urban population of Jamtara District is 75.75 k (75,746), with 39.79 k (39,787) being males and 35.96 k (35,959) being females, making up 9.58% of the Jamtara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Jamtara Rural Population
The Rural population of Jamtara District is 7.15 Lac (7,15,296), with 3.65 Lac (3,65,043) being males and 3.50 Lac (3,50,253) being females, making up 90.42% of the Jamtara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Jamtara Literacy Rate
Jamtara District has a literacy rate of 64.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jamtara District is 76.46 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jamtara District is 52.15 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jamtara District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.62%, while in the rural regions of Jamtara District, it is around 62.58%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jamtara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.59 | 76.46 | 52.15 |
| Urban Area | 82.62 | 89.24 | 75.28 |
| Rural Area | 62.58 | 74.99 | 49.66 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jamtara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.34 | 78.27 | 53.78 |
| Muslim | 60.92 | 72.17 | 48.92 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 56.93 | 70.22 | 43.8 |
| Christian | 82.03 | 86.18 | 78.09 |
Jamtara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jamtara District is 72.89 k (72,885) with 37.21 k (37,212) males and 35.67 k (35,673) females, which is 9.21% of Jamtara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Jamtara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jamtara District is 2.40 Lac (2,40,489) with 1.20 Lac (1,20,035) males and 1.20 Lac (1,20,454) females, which is 30.4% of Jamtara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jamtara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 955 |
| Urban Area | 904 |
| Rural Area | 960 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jamtara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 951 |
| Muslim | 944 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1007 |
| Christian | 1046 |
Jamtara Area & Households
The Total Area of Jamtara District is 1,811 Square KM, with a population density of 437 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jamtara District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Jamtara District are 1,161.The Total Number of households in Jamtara District are 1.55 Lac(1,55,275).
Jamtara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jamtara District, there are about 3.27 Lac (3,26,631) workers, making up nearly 41.29% of the Jamtara District total population. Out of these, around 2.15 Lac (2,14,740) are male workers, and about 1.12 Lac (1,11,891) are female workers.
Jamtara - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Jamtara district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,25,405, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 7,91,042 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 25.18% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 12.41%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Jamtara District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 2,25,405 to 7,91,042.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 25.18%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2.25 Lac | ----- | ----- | 1.12 Lac | 1.14 Lac |
| 1911 | 2.35 Lac | 9.11 k | 4.043388567 | 1.16 Lac | 1.18 Lac |
| 1921 | 2.24 Lac | -10.46 k | -4.460192991 | 1.12 Lac | 1.12 Lac |
| 1931 | 2.56 Lac | 32.04 k | 14.30025127 | 1.28 Lac | 1.28 Lac |
| 1941 | 2.79 Lac | 23.01 k | 8.986333463 | 1.40 Lac | 1.39 Lac |
| 1951 | 2.90 Lac | 10.94 k | 3.920261972 | 1.46 Lac | 1.44 Lac |
| 1961 | 3.25 Lac | 34.69 k | 11.95941473 | 1.64 Lac | 1.61 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.78 Lac | 52.97 k | 16.31002787 | 1.93 Lac | 1.85 Lac |
| 1981 | 4.35 Lac | 57.57 k | 15.24260612 | 2.21 Lac | 2.14 Lac |
| 1991 | 5.45 Lac | 1.10 Lac | 25.17666627 | 2.79 Lac | 2.65 Lac |
| 2001 | 6.53 Lac | 1.08 Lac | 19.85908669 | 3.34 Lac | 3.20 Lac |
| 2011 | 7.91 Lac | 1.38 Lac | 21.12463844 | 4.05 Lac | 3.86 Lac |
Jamtara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.56 Lac (9,55,752) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 9.68 Lac (9,67,576) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 9.79 Lac (9,78,736) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 9.89 Lac (9,89,420) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 10.00 Lac (10,00,105) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 10.11 Lac (10,10,813) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.21 Lac (10,21,498) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 10.31 Lac (10,31,328) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.41 Lac (10,40,588) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.50 Lac (10,49,824) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 10.59 Lac (10,59,060) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 10.68 Lac (10,68,297) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 10.78 Lac (10,77,533) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jamtara District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.78 Lac (10,77,533), with a male population of 5.46 Lac (5,46,285) and a female population of 5.31 Lac (5,31,277). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Jamtara District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.45%.