Khunti Population in 2025
In 2025, Khunti Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.52 Lac (1,52,148), indicating a 22.32% increased from Khunti's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 76.03 k, and the estimated female population is 76.13 k.
Khunti Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Khunti Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.54 Lac (1,53,902), projecting a 23.73% increased from Khunti's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 76.87 k, and the estimated female population is 77.05 k.
Khunti Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Khunti Tehsil has a population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,388) with 62.40 k (62,401) males and 61.99 k (61,987) females.The sex ratio in Khunti is 994, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khunti Tehsil is 19.70 k (19,699) which is 15.84% of Khunti Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khunti Tehsil is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khunti Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Khunti District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Khunti Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the most popular religion in Khunti Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 61.44 k (61,441), accounting for 49.39% of the Khunti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 30.62 k (30,616), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 30.83 k (30,825).
Khunti Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Khunti Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 36.56 k (36,562), accounting for 29.39% of the Khunti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 18.76 k (18,761), and the Hindu female population is around 17.80 k (17,801).
Khunti Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 61,441 | 49.39% |
| Hindu | 36,562 | 29.39% |
| Christian | 20,517 | 16.49% |
| Muslim | 5,504 | 4.42% |
| Religion not stated | 169 | 0.14% |
| Jain | 134 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 47 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 14 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhunti Urban Population
The Urban population of Khunti Tehsil is 36.39 k (36,390), with 18.57 k (18,566) being males and 17.82 k (17,824) being females, making up 29.26% of the Khunti total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Khunti Rural Population
The Rural population of Khunti Tehsil is 88.00 k (87,998), with 43.84 k (43,835) being males and 44.16 k (44,163) being females, making up 70.74% of the Khunti total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Khunti Literacy Rate
Khunti Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khunti Tehsil is 75.65 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khunti Tehsil is 56.07 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Khunti Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.12%, while in the rural regions of Khunti Tehsil, it is around 58.4%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khunti
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.87 | 75.65 | 56.07 |
| Urban Area | 83.12 | 88.65 | 77.39 |
| Rural Area | 58.4 | 69.89 | 47.05 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khunti
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 53.6 | 66.19 | 41.17 |
| Hindu | 74.25 | 82.66 | 65.38 |
| Christian | 81.38 | 86.7 | 76.46 |
| Muslim | 82.79 | 87.76 | 77.24 |
Khunti Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khunti Tehsil is 6.25 k (6,245) with 3.18 k (3,178) males and 3.07 k (3,067) females, which is 5.02% of Khunti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Khunti Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khunti Tehsil is 81.84 k (81,837) with 40.48 k (40,476) males and 41.36 k (41,361) females, which is 65.79% of Khunti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1022 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khunti
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 994 |
| Urban Area | 961 |
| Rural Area | 1008 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khunti
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 1007 |
| Hindu | 949 |
| Christian | 1063 |
| Muslim | 903 |
Khunti Area & Households
The Total Area of Khunti Tehsil is 463.89 Square KM, with a population density of 268 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khunti Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Khunti Tehsil are 148.The Total Number of households in Khunti Tehsil are 24.61 k(24,607).
Khunti Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khunti Tehsil, there are about 55.02 k (55,024) workers, making up nearly 44.24% of the Khunti Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.29 k (32,286) are male workers, and about 22.74 k (22,738) are female workers.
Khunti - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,148) | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.54 Lac (1,53,902) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.56 Lac (1,55,583) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.57 Lac (1,57,263) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.59 Lac (1,58,947) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.61 Lac (1,60,627) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.62 Lac (1,62,172) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.64 Lac (1,63,628) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,081) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.67 Lac (1,66,533) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.68 Lac (1,67,986) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,438) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khunti Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.69 Lac (1,69,438), with a male population of 84.21 k (84,206) and a female population of 85.27 k (85,270). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Khunti Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.