Chandwa Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chandwa Tehsil has a population of 1.07 Lac (1,06,653) with 54.17 k (54,168) males and 52.49 k (52,485) females.The sex ratio in Chandwa is 969, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chandwa Tehsil is 20.17 k (20,172) which is 18.91% of Chandwa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chandwa Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chandwa Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Latehar District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Chandwa Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chandwa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.29 Lac (1,28,861), indicating a 20.82% increased from Chandwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 65.22 k, and the estimated female population is 63.65 k.
Chandwa Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chandwa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.30 Lac (1,30,455), projecting a 22.32% increased from Chandwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 66.00 k, and the estimated female population is 64.46 k.
Chandwa Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chandwa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 66.05 k (66,045), accounting for 61.93% of the Chandwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 33.63 k (33,634), and the Hindu female population is around 32.41 k (32,411).
Chandwa Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Chandwa Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 28.04 k (28,042), accounting for 26.29% of the Chandwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 14.13 k (14,125), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 13.92 k (13,917).
Chandwa Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66,045 | 61.93% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 28,042 | 26.29% |
| Muslim | 8,263 | 7.75% |
| Christian | 3,549 | 3.33% |
| Religion not stated | 711 | 0.67% |
| Sikh | 26 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 14 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChandwa Urban Population
The Urban population of Chandwa Tehsil is 16.99 k (16,989), with 8.79 k (8,788) being males and 8.20 k (8,201) being females, making up 15.93% of the Chandwa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Chandwa Rural Population
The Rural population of Chandwa Tehsil is 89.66 k (89,664), with 45.38 k (45,380) being males and 44.28 k (44,284) being females, making up 84.07% of the Chandwa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Chandwa Literacy Rate
Chandwa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 58.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chandwa Tehsil is 68.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chandwa Tehsil is 48.05 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chandwa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.75%, while in the rural regions of Chandwa Tehsil, it is around 54.83%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chandwa
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.47 | 68.56 | 48.05 |
| Urban Area | 76.75 | 83.21 | 69.76 |
| Rural Area | 54.83 | 65.56 | 43.85 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chandwa
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 57.06 | 67.18 | 46.53 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 53.37 | 64.46 | 42.17 |
| Muslim | 75.2 | 83.9 | 65.96 |
| Christian | 81.14 | 86.17 | 76.07 |
Chandwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chandwa Tehsil is 26.05 k (26,052) with 13.10 k (13,101) males and 12.95 k (12,951) females, which is 24.43% of Chandwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Chandwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chandwa Tehsil is 44.22 k (44,223) with 22.19 k (22,191) males and 22.03 k (22,032) females, which is 41.46% of Chandwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chandwa
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 969 |
| Urban Area | 934 |
| Rural Area | 976 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chandwa
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 964 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 986 |
| Muslim | 961 |
| Christian | 969 |
Chandwa Area & Households
The Total Area of Chandwa Tehsil is 594.29 Square KM, with a population density of 179 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chandwa Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chandwa Tehsil are 83.The Total Number of households in Chandwa Tehsil are 19.23 k(19,232).
Chandwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chandwa Tehsil, there are about 46.92 k (46,922) workers, making up nearly 44% of the Chandwa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 26.74 k (26,740) are male workers, and about 20.18 k (20,182) are female workers.
Chandwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.29 Lac (1,28,861) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,455) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.32 Lac (1,31,959) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.33 Lac (1,33,400) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.35 Lac (1,34,841) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.36 Lac (1,36,284) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.38 Lac (1,37,725) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.39 Lac (1,39,050) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.40 Lac (1,40,299) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,544) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.43 Lac (1,42,789) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.44 Lac (1,44,035) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,280) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chandwa Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.45 Lac (1,45,280), with a male population of 73.10 k (73,096) and a female population of 72.20 k (72,199). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Chandwa Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.