Khunti Population
As per the 2011 Census, Khunti District has a population of 5.32 Lac (5,31,885) with 2.66 Lac (2,66,335) males and 2.66 Lac (2,65,550) females.The sex ratio in Khunti is 998, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khunti District is 86.29 k (86,292) which is 16.22% of Khunti District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khunti District is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Khunti District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Khunti Population Census 2011
- Khunti 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
Khunti Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Khunti District current estimated population is projected to be 6.43 Lac (6,42,634), indicating a 20.82% increased from Khunti's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.22 Lac.
Khunti Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Khunti District estimated population is projected to be 6.51 Lac (6,50,584), projecting a 22.32% increased from Khunti's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.26 Lac.
Khunti Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the most popular religion in Khunti District, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 2.41 Lac (2,41,292), accounting for 45.37% of the Khunti District population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 1.21 Lac (1,20,783), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 1.21 Lac (1,20,509).
Khunti Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Khunti District, with a total Hindu population of 1.39 Lac (1,38,863), accounting for 26.11% of the Khunti District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 70.57 k (70,568), and the Hindu female population is around 68.30 k (68,295).
Khunti Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 2,41,292 | 45.37% |
| Hindu | 1,38,863 | 26.11% |
| Christian | 1,36,438 | 25.65% |
| Muslim | 13,122 | 2.47% |
| Religion not stated | 1,708 | 0.32% |
| Buddhist | 245 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 148 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 69 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhunti Urban Population
The Urban population of Khunti District is 44.98 k (44,982), with 22.84 k (22,841) being males and 22.14 k (22,141) being females, making up 8.46% of the Khunti total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Khunti Rural Population
The Rural population of Khunti District is 4.87 Lac (4,86,903), with 2.43 Lac (2,43,494) being males and 2.43 Lac (2,43,409) being females, making up 91.54% of the Khunti total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Khunti Literacy Rate
Khunti District has a literacy rate of 63.86% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khunti District is 74.08 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khunti District is 53.69 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Khunti District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.71%, while in the rural regions of Khunti District, it is around 61.95%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khunti
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.86 | 74.08 | 53.69 |
| Urban Area | 83.71 | 89.29 | 77.98 |
| Rural Area | 61.95 | 72.59 | 51.38 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khunti
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 52.15 | 64.48 | 39.89 |
| Hindu | 68.69 | 79.06 | 58.03 |
| Christian | 77.27 | 84.11 | 70.69 |
| Muslim | 80.95 | 86.88 | 74.52 |
Khunti Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khunti District is 24.04 k (24,037) with 12.22 k (12,223) males and 11.81 k (11,814) females, which is 4.52% of Khunti District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Khunti Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khunti District is 3.90 Lac (3,89,626) with 1.94 Lac (1,93,710) males and 1.96 Lac (1,95,916) females, which is 73.25% of Khunti District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khunti
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 998 |
| Urban Area | 970 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khunti
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 998 |
| Hindu | 968 |
| Christian | 1034 |
| Muslim | 919 |
Khunti Area & Households
The Total Area of Khunti District is 2,535 Square KM, with a population density of 210 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khunti District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Khunti District are 756.The Total Number of households in Khunti District are 1.04 Lac(1,03,700).
Khunti Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khunti District, there are about 2.60 Lac (2,59,984) workers, making up nearly 48.88% of the Khunti District total population. Out of these, around 1.41 Lac (1,41,123) are male workers, and about 1.19 Lac (1,18,861) are female workers.
Khunti - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Khunti district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,55,506, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 5,31,885 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2011. The growth rate of 22.32% 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 12.03%.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.
Khunti District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,55,506 to 5,31,885.
- The year 2011 stands out with a growth rate of 22.32%.
- 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 | 1.56 Lac | ----- | ----- | 75.56 k | 79.95 k |
| 1911 | 1.82 Lac | 26.15 k | 16.8128561 | 88.60 k | 93.05 k |
| 1921 | 1.75 Lac | -6.89 k | -3.79188664 | 86.25 k | 88.51 k |
| 1931 | 2.05 Lac | 30.47 k | 17.4356128 | 1.02 Lac | 1.03 Lac |
| 1941 | 2.19 Lac | 14.18 k | 6.90821209 | 1.09 Lac | 1.10 Lac |
| 1951 | 2.44 Lac | 24.33 k | 11.08963958 | 1.22 Lac | 1.22 Lac |
| 1961 | 2.71 Lac | 26.81 k | 10.99801431 | 1.34 Lac | 1.36 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.10 Lac | 39.04 k | 14.42944214 | 1.54 Lac | 1.56 Lac |
| 1981 | 3.34 Lac | 24.52 k | 7.920798475 | 1.66 Lac | 1.68 Lac |
| 1991 | 3.86 Lac | 52.22 k | 15.62889091 | 1.95 Lac | 1.92 Lac |
| 2001 | 4.35 Lac | 48.49 k | 12.55118681 | 2.18 Lac | 2.17 Lac |
| 2011 | 5.32 Lac | 97.07 k | 22.32331154 | 2.66 Lac | 2.66 Lac |
Khunti - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.43 Lac (6,42,634) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.51 Lac (6,50,584) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.58 Lac (6,58,088) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.65 Lac (6,65,272) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.72 Lac (6,72,456) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.80 Lac (6,79,656) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.87 Lac (6,86,840) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.93 Lac (6,93,450) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.00 Lac (6,99,676) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.06 Lac (7,05,886) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.12 Lac (7,12,097) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.18 Lac (7,18,307) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.25 Lac (7,24,517) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khunti District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.25 Lac (7,24,517), with a male population of 3.59 Lac (3,59,398) and a female population of 3.65 Lac (3,65,293). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Khunti District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.