Kuru Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kuru Tehsil has a population of 84.83 k (84,827) with 42.48 k (42,480) males and 42.35 k (42,347) females.The sex ratio in Kuru is 997, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kuru Tehsil is 14.69 k (14,685) which is 17.31% of Kuru Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kuru Tehsil is 946 females for every 1000 males.

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

84.83 k

Toatl Population

42.48 k

Male Population

42.35 k

Female Population

Kuru Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kuru Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.02 Lac (1,02,490), indicating a 20.82% increased from Kuru's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 51.14 k, and the estimated female population is 51.36 k.

Kuru Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kuru Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.04 Lac (1,03,758), projecting a 22.32% increased from Kuru's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 51.76 k, and the estimated female population is 52.01 k.

Kuru Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the most popular religion in Kuru Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 34.72 k (34,716), accounting for 40.93% of the Kuru Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 17.23 k (17,234), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 17.48 k (17,482).

Kuru Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kuru Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24.53 k (24,530), accounting for 28.92% of the Kuru Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.36 k (12,355), and the Muslim female population is around 12.18 k (12,175).

Kuru Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Other religions and persuasions34,71640.93%
Muslim24,53028.92%
Hindu21,85125.76%
Christian3,4974.12%
Religion not stated2240.26%
Buddhist50.01%
Sikh40%
Jain00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kuru Urban Population

The Urban population of Kuru Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kuru total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Kuru Rural Population

The Rural population of Kuru Tehsil is 84.83 k (84,827), with 42.48 k (42,480) being males and 42.35 k (42,347) being females, making up 100% of the Kuru total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Kuru Literacy Rate

Kuru Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.36% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kuru Tehsil is 78.05 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kuru Tehsil is 56.75 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kuru Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kuru Tehsil, it is around 67.36%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kuru

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.36 78.05 56.75
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.36 78.05 56.75

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kuru

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Other religions and persuasions 61.66 73.67 49.99
Muslim 68.93 78.48 59.35
Hindu 71.96 82.77 60.84
Christian 82.69 86.98 78.76

Kuru Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kuru Tehsil is 4.34 k (4,343) with 2.24 k (2,238) males and 2.11 k (2,105) females, which is 5.12% of Kuru Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Kuru Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kuru Tehsil is 40.29 k (40,286) with 19.97 k (19,966) males and 20.32 k (20,320) females, which is 47.49% of Kuru Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kuru

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 997
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 997

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kuru

Religion Sex Ratio
Other religions and persuasions 1015
Muslim 986
Hindu 967
Christian 1072

Kuru Area & Households

The Total Area of Kuru Tehsil is 208.79 Square KM, with a population density of 406 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kuru Tehsil are 65.The Total Number of households in Kuru Tehsil are 16.20 k(16,198).

Kuru Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kuru Tehsil, there are about 43.58 k (43,582) workers, making up nearly 51.38% of the Kuru Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.21 k (23,205) are male workers, and about 20.38 k (20,377) are female workers.

Kuru - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.02 Lac (1,02,490) 20.82%
2025 1.04 Lac (1,03,758) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 1.05 Lac (1,04,955) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 1.06 Lac (1,06,100) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 1.07 Lac (1,07,246) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 1.08 Lac (1,08,395) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 1.10 Lac (1,09,540) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 1.11 Lac (1,10,594) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 1.12 Lac (1,11,587) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 1.13 Lac (1,12,578) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 1.14 Lac (1,13,568) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 1.15 Lac (1,14,559) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 1.16 Lac (1,15,549) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kuru Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.16 Lac (1,15,549), with a male population of 57.32 k (57,324) and a female population of 58.25 k (58,253). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Kuru Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Kuru Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kuru is 84.83 k (84,827).

The estimated population of Kuru in 2024 is approximately 1.02 Lac (1,02,490).

Other religions and persuasions constitute 40.93% of Kuru population, amounting to approximately 34.72 k (34,716) people.

Muslim constitute 28.92% of Kuru population, totaling around 24.53 k (24,530) people.

Other religions and persuasions: 40.93%, Muslim: 28.92%, Hindu: 25.76%, Christian: 4.12%, Religion not stated: 0.26%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Sikh: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kuru is 4.34 k (5.12%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 40.29 k (47.49%).

In Kuru, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 84.83 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kuru is 67.36%, with male literacy at 78.05% and female literacy at 56.75%.

The sex ratio in Kuru is 997 females for every 1000 males.

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