Kundhit Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kundhit Tehsil has a population of 84.91 k (84,907) with 43.44 k (43,437) males and 41.47 k (41,470) females.The sex ratio in Kundhit is 955, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kundhit Tehsil is 11.58 k (11,581) which is 13.64% of Kundhit Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kundhit Tehsil is 951 females for every 1000 males.

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

84.91 k

Toatl Population

43.44 k

Male Population

41.47 k

Female Population

Kundhit Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kundhit Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.03 Lac (1,02,587), indicating a 20.82% increased from Kundhit's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 52.30 k, and the estimated female population is 50.29 k.

Kundhit Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kundhit Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.04 Lac (1,03,856), projecting a 22.32% increased from Kundhit's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 52.92 k, and the estimated female population is 50.93 k.

Kundhit Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kundhit Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 73.28 k (73,284), accounting for 86.31% of the Kundhit Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 37.61 k (37,608), and the Hindu female population is around 35.68 k (35,676).

Kundhit Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kundhit Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.46 k (6,461), accounting for 7.61% of the Kundhit Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.34 k (3,343), and the Muslim female population is around 3.12 k (3,118).

Kundhit Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu73,28486.31%
Muslim6,4617.61%
Other religions and persuasions4,7415.58%
Christian1980.23%
Jain1250.15%
Religion not stated810.1%
Buddhist150.02%
Sikh20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kundhit Urban Population

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

Kundhit Rural Population

The Rural population of Kundhit Tehsil is 84.91 k (84,907), with 43.44 k (43,437) being males and 41.47 k (41,470) being females, making up 100% of the Kundhit total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Kundhit Literacy Rate

Kundhit Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.04% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kundhit Tehsil is 79.58 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kundhit Tehsil is 58.01 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kundhit Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kundhit Tehsil, it is around 69.04%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kundhit

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.04 79.58 58.01
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 69.04 79.58 58.01

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kundhit

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 69.22 79.86 58.01
Muslim 74.73 83.6 65.26
Other religions and persuasions 57.85 68.48 48.13
Christian 75.86 85.23 66.28

Kundhit Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kundhit Tehsil is 13.00 k (13,002) with 6.69 k (6,694) males and 6.31 k (6,308) females, which is 15.31% of Kundhit Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Kundhit Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kundhit Tehsil is 25.31 k (25,309) with 12.57 k (12,565) males and 12.74 k (12,744) females, which is 29.81% of Kundhit Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kundhit

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 955
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 955

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kundhit

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 949
Muslim 933
Other religions and persuasions 1092
Christian 923

Kundhit Area & Households

The Total Area of Kundhit Tehsil is 286.08 Square KM, with a population density of 297 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kundhit Tehsil are 172.The Total Number of households in Kundhit Tehsil are 19.53 k(19,532).

Kundhit Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kundhit Tehsil, there are about 39.02 k (39,021) workers, making up nearly 45.96% of the Kundhit Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 25.03 k (25,026) are male workers, and about 14.00 k (13,995) are female workers.

Kundhit - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.03 Lac (1,02,587) 20.82%
2025 1.04 Lac (1,03,856) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 1.05 Lac (1,05,054) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 1.06 Lac (1,06,201) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 1.07 Lac (1,07,347) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 1.08 Lac (1,08,497) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 1.10 Lac (1,09,644) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 1.11 Lac (1,10,699) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 1.12 Lac (1,11,693) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 1.13 Lac (1,12,684) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 1.14 Lac (1,13,675) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 1.15 Lac (1,14,667) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 1.16 Lac (1,15,658) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kundhit Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.16 Lac (1,15,658), with a male population of 58.62 k (58,615) and a female population of 57.05 k (57,047). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Kundhit Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Kundhit Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kundhit is 84.91 k (84,907).

The estimated population of Kundhit in 2024 is approximately 1.03 Lac (1,02,587).

Hindu constitute 86.31% of Kundhit population, amounting to approximately 73.28 k (73,284) people.

Muslim constitute 7.61% of Kundhit population, totaling around 6.46 k (6,461) people.

Hindu: 86.31%, Muslim: 7.61%, Other religions and persuasions: 5.58%, Christian: 0.23%, Jain: 0.15%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kundhit is 13.00 k (15.31%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 25.31 k (29.81%).

In Kundhit, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 84.91 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kundhit is 69.04%, with male literacy at 79.58% and female literacy at 58.01%.

The sex ratio in Kundhit is 955 females for every 1000 males.

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