Chainpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chainpur Tehsil has a population of 2.27 Lac (2,26,550) with 1.17 Lac (1,16,634) males and 1.10 Lac (1,09,916) females.The sex ratio in Chainpur is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chainpur Tehsil is 41.65 k (41,648) which is 18.38% of Chainpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chainpur Tehsil is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chainpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Palamu District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Chainpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chainpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.74 Lac (2,73,722), indicating a 20.82% increased from Chainpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.33 Lac.
Chainpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chainpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.77 Lac (2,77,109), projecting a 22.32% increased from Chainpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.35 Lac.
Chainpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chainpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.82 Lac (1,81,571), accounting for 80.15% of the Chainpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 93.77 k (93,774), and the Hindu female population is around 87.80 k (87,797).
Chainpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chainpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 37.48 k (37,484), accounting for 16.55% of the Chainpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 19.14 k (19,137), and the Muslim female population is around 18.35 k (18,347).
Chainpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,81,571 | 80.15% |
| Muslim | 37,484 | 16.55% |
| Christian | 3,088 | 1.36% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2,974 | 1.31% |
| Religion not stated | 1,381 | 0.61% |
| Buddhist | 23 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 18 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 11 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChainpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Chainpur Tehsil is 21.70 k (21,701), with 11.28 k (11,277) being males and 10.42 k (10,424) being females, making up 9.58% of the Chainpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Chainpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Chainpur Tehsil is 2.05 Lac (2,04,849), with 1.05 Lac (1,05,357) being males and 99.49 k (99,492) being females, making up 90.42% of the Chainpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Chainpur Literacy Rate
Chainpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.74% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chainpur Tehsil is 69 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chainpur Tehsil is 45.75 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chainpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.26%, while in the rural regions of Chainpur Tehsil, it is around 55.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chainpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.74 | 69 | 45.75 |
| Urban Area | 74.26 | 80.54 | 67.44 |
| Rural Area | 55.93 | 67.72 | 43.39 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chainpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 57.41 | 68.82 | 45.19 |
| Muslim | 57.84 | 68.75 | 46.38 |
| Christian | 78.87 | 85.08 | 72.97 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 54.26 | 65.39 | 42.63 |
Chainpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chainpur Tehsil is 47.67 k (47,671) with 24.55 k (24,550) males and 23.12 k (23,121) females, which is 21.04% of Chainpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Chainpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chainpur Tehsil is 41.45 k (41,451) with 21.04 k (21,035) males and 20.42 k (20,416) females, which is 18.3% of Chainpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chainpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 925 |
| Rural Area | 945 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chainpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 937 |
| Muslim | 959 |
| Christian | 1039 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 990 |
Chainpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Chainpur Tehsil is 650.55 Square KM, with a population density of 348 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chainpur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chainpur Tehsil are 180.The Total Number of households in Chainpur Tehsil are 42.96 k(42,957).
Chainpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chainpur Tehsil, there are about 84.80 k (84,803) workers, making up nearly 37.43% of the Chainpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.92 k (53,920) are male workers, and about 30.88 k (30,883) are female workers.
Chainpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.74 Lac (2,73,722) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,109) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,305) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.83 Lac (2,83,365) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.86 Lac (2,86,425) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.89 Lac (2,89,492) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.93 Lac (2,92,552) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.95 Lac (2,95,367) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.98 Lac (2,98,019) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.01 Lac (3,00,664) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.03 Lac (3,03,309) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.06 Lac (3,05,955) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,600) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chainpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.09 Lac (3,08,600), with a male population of 1.57 Lac (1,57,389) and a female population of 1.51 Lac (1,51,202). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Chainpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.