Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Lohardaga District

Lohardaga Population

As per the 2011 Census, Lohardaga District has a population of 4.62 Lac (4,61,790) with 2.33 Lac (2,32,629) males and 2.29 Lac (2,29,161) females.The sex ratio in Lohardaga is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lohardaga District is 77.65 k (77,649) which is 16.81% of Lohardaga District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lohardaga District is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Lohardaga District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.

4.62 Lac

Toatl Population

2.33 Lac

Male Population

2.29 Lac

Female Population

Lohardaga Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Lohardaga District current estimated population is projected to be 5.58 Lac (5,57,944), indicating a 20.82% increased from Lohardaga's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.80 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.78 Lac.

Lohardaga Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Lohardaga District estimated population is projected to be 5.65 Lac (5,64,846), projecting a 22.32% increased from Lohardaga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.81 Lac.

Lohardaga Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the most popular religion in Lohardaga District, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 2.36 Lac (2,35,987), accounting for 51.1% of the Lohardaga District population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 1.18 Lac (1,17,789), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 1.18 Lac (1,18,198).

Lohardaga Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Lohardaga District, with a total Hindu population of 1.12 Lac (1,12,378), accounting for 24.34% of the Lohardaga District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 57.75 k (57,751), and the Hindu female population is around 54.63 k (54,627).

Lohardaga Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Other religions and persuasions2,35,98751.1%
Hindu1,12,37824.34%
Muslim95,01220.57%
Christian16,7703.63%
Religion not stated1,5440.33%
Sikh510.01%
Buddhist330.01%
Jain150%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Lohardaga Urban Population

The Urban population of Lohardaga District is 57.41 k (57,411), with 29.37 k (29,374) being males and 28.04 k (28,037) being females, making up 12.43% of the Lohardaga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Lohardaga Rural Population

The Rural population of Lohardaga District is 4.04 Lac (4,04,379), with 2.03 Lac (2,03,255) being males and 2.01 Lac (2,01,124) being females, making up 87.57% of the Lohardaga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Lohardaga Literacy Rate

Lohardaga District has a literacy rate of 67.61% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lohardaga District is 77.41 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lohardaga District is 57.69 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Lohardaga District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.37%, while in the rural regions of Lohardaga District, it is around 64.98%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lohardaga

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.61 77.41 57.69
Urban Area 85.37 89.8 80.75
Rural Area 64.98 75.54 54.33

Literacy Rate by Religion in Lohardaga

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Other religions and persuasions 61.51 72.1 51.03
Hindu 74.8 84.25 64.77
Muslim 70.81 79.67 61.7
Christian 84.86 89.98 80.15

Lohardaga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lohardaga District is 15.33 k (15,330) with 7.86 k (7,862) males and 7.47 k (7,468) females, which is 3.32% of Lohardaga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Lohardaga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lohardaga District is 2.63 Lac (2,62,734) with 1.31 Lac (1,30,814) males and 1.32 Lac (1,31,920) females, which is 56.89% of Lohardaga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lohardaga

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 986
Urban Area 955
Rural Area 990

Sex Ratio by Religion in Lohardaga

Religion Sex Ratio
Other religions and persuasions 1004
Hindu 946
Muslim 972
Christian 1068

Lohardaga Area & Households

The Total Area of Lohardaga District is 1,502 Square KM, with a population density of 307 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Lohardaga District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Lohardaga District are 353.The Total Number of households in Lohardaga District are 88.64 k(88,638).

Lohardaga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Lohardaga District, there are about 2.21 Lac (2,21,332) workers, making up nearly 47.93% of the Lohardaga District total population. Out of these, around 1.22 Lac (1,21,605) are male workers, and about 99.73 k (99,727) are female workers.

Lohardaga - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Lohardaga district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 95,816, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 4,61,790 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2011. The growth rate of 26.68% 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 15.70%.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.

Lohardaga District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 95,816 to 4,61,790.
  • The year 2011 stands out with a growth rate of 26.68%.
  • 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 95.82 k ----- ----- 46.55 k 49.26 k
1911 1.12 Lac 16.11 k 16.81243216 54.59 k 57.34 k
1921 1.08 Lac -4.24 k -3.791824883 53.14 k 54.54 k
1931 1.26 Lac 18.78 k 17.43575933 62.70 k 63.75 k
1941 1.35 Lac 8.74 k 6.908331752 67.43 k 67.76 k
1951 1.50 Lac 14.99 k 11.08941357 75.41 k 74.78 k
1961 1.72 Lac 22.18 k 14.76788473 85.02 k 87.35 k
1971 2.01 Lac 29.06 k 16.85918672 99.38 k 1.02 Lac
1981 2.30 Lac 28.36 k 14.08187785 1.14 Lac 1.16 Lac
1991 2.89 Lac 59.10 k 25.71958257 1.47 Lac 1.42 Lac
2001 3.65 Lac 75.64 k 26.18160797 1.85 Lac 1.80 Lac
2011 4.62 Lac 97.27 k 26.68405935 2.33 Lac 2.29 Lac

Historical Population of Lohardaga by Census Year 1901-2011

Lohardaga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.58 Lac (5,57,944) 20.82%
2025 5.65 Lac (5,64,846) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 5.71 Lac (5,71,361) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 5.78 Lac (5,77,598) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 5.84 Lac (5,83,836) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 5.90 Lac (5,90,087) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 5.96 Lac (5,96,324) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 6.02 Lac (6,02,063) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 6.07 Lac (6,07,469) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 6.13 Lac (6,12,861) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 6.18 Lac (6,18,252) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 6.24 Lac (6,23,644) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 6.29 Lac (6,29,036) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Lohardaga District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.29 Lac (6,29,036), with a male population of 3.14 Lac (3,13,914) and a female population of 3.15 Lac (3,15,236). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Lohardaga District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Lohardaga Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Lohardaga is 4.62 Lac (4,61,790).

The estimated population of Lohardaga in 2024 is approximately 5.58 Lac (5,57,944).

Other religions and persuasions constitute 51.1% of Lohardaga population, amounting to approximately 2.36 Lac (2,35,987) people.

Hindu constitute 24.34% of Lohardaga population, totaling around 1.12 Lac (1,12,378) people.

Other religions and persuasions: 51.1%, Hindu: 24.34%, Muslim: 20.57%, Christian: 3.63%, Religion not stated: 0.33%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Lohardaga is 15.33 k (3.32%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.63 Lac (56.89%).

In Lohardaga, 57.41 k (12.43%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.04 Lac (87.57%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lohardaga is 67.61%, with male literacy at 77.41% and female literacy at 57.69%.

The sex ratio in Lohardaga is 986 females for every 1000 males.

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