Kodarma Population in 2025

In 2025, Kodarma Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.52 Lac (2,51,655), indicating a 22.32% increased from Kodarma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.22 Lac.

Kodarma Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Kodarma Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.55 Lac (2,54,557), projecting a 23.73% increased from Kodarma's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.

Kodarma Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Kodarma Tehsil has a population of 2.06 Lac (2,05,740) with 1.06 Lac (1,06,429) males and 99.31 k (99,311) females.The sex ratio in Kodarma is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kodarma Tehsil is 34.95 k (34,951) which is 16.99% of Kodarma Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kodarma Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.06 Lac

Total Population

1.06 Lac

Male Population

99.31 k

Female Population

Kodarma Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kodarma Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.75 Lac (1,75,320), accounting for 85.21% of the Kodarma Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 90.72 k (90,721), and the Hindu female population is around 84.60 k (84,599).

Kodarma Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kodarma Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 27.70 k (27,702), accounting for 13.46% of the Kodarma Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 14.35 k (14,345), and the Muslim female population is around 13.36 k (13,357).

Kodarma Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,75,32085.21%
Muslim27,70213.46%
Jain9380.46%
Sikh8860.43%
Christian7190.35%
Religion not stated1600.08%
Buddhist90%
Other religions and persuasions60%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kodarma Urban Population

The Urban population of Kodarma Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,25,437), with 65.47 k (65,466) being males and 59.97 k (59,971) being females, making up 60.97% of the Kodarma total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Kodarma Rural Population

The Rural population of Kodarma Tehsil is 80.30 k (80,303), with 40.96 k (40,963) being males and 39.34 k (39,340) being females, making up 39.03% of the Kodarma total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Kodarma Literacy Rate

Kodarma Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kodarma Tehsil is 84.47 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kodarma Tehsil is 62.81 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kodarma Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.3%, while in the rural regions of Kodarma Tehsil, it is around 65.45%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kodarma

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 74.02 84.47 62.81
Urban Area 79.3 87.52 70.33
Rural Area 65.45 79.4 50.92

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kodarma

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 73.75 84.77 61.93
Muslim 73.57 81.26 65.25
Jain 97.55 98.65 96.37
Sikh 96.36 96.74 95.92

Kodarma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kodarma Tehsil is 27.54 k (27,541) with 14.12 k (14,118) males and 13.42 k (13,423) females, which is 13.39% of Kodarma Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Kodarma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kodarma Tehsil is 1.14 k (1,137) with 571 (571) males and 566 (566) females, which is 0.55% of Kodarma Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kodarma

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 934
Urban Area 917
Rural Area 961

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kodarma

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 933
Muslim 932
Jain 935
Sikh 846

Kodarma Area & Households

The Total Area of Kodarma Tehsil is 548.12 Square KM, with a population density of 375 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kodarma Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Kodarma Tehsil are 94.The Total Number of households in Kodarma Tehsil are 34.93 k(34,926).

Kodarma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kodarma Tehsil, there are about 61.98 k (61,983) workers, making up nearly 30.13% of the Kodarma Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.97 k (48,965) are male workers, and about 13.02 k (13,018) are female workers.

Kodarma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.52 Lac (2,51,655) 22.32%
2026 2.55 Lac (2,54,557) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 2.57 Lac (2,57,336) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 2.60 Lac (2,60,115) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 2.63 Lac (2,62,900) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 2.66 Lac (2,65,679) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 2.68 Lac (2,68,236) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 2.71 Lac (2,70,644) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 2.73 Lac (2,73,046) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 2.75 Lac (2,75,449) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 2.78 Lac (2,77,851) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 2.80 Lac (2,80,253) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kodarma Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.80 Lac (2,80,253), with a male population of 1.44 Lac (1,43,618) and a female population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,614). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Kodarma Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.

Kodarma Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kodarma is 2.06 Lac (2,05,740).

Hindu constitute 85.21% of Kodarma population, amounting to approximately 1.75 Lac (1,75,320) people.

Muslim constitute 13.46% of Kodarma population, totaling around 27.70 k (27,702) people.

Hindu: 85.21%, Muslim: 13.46%, Jain: 0.46%, Sikh: 0.43%, Christian: 0.35%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Buddhist: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kodarma is 27.54 k (13.39%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.14 k (0.55%).

In Kodarma, 1.25 Lac (60.97%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 80.30 k (39.03%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kodarma is 74.02%, with male literacy at 84.47% and female literacy at 62.81%.

The sex ratio in Kodarma is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Kodarma population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.26% up to 2036.