Padwa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Padwa Tehsil has a population of 46.96 k (46,957) with 24.33 k (24,330) males and 22.63 k (22,627) females.The sex ratio in Padwa is 931, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Padwa Tehsil is 7.63 k (7,629) which is 16.25% of Padwa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Padwa Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.

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

46.96 k

Toatl Population

24.33 k

Male Population

22.63 k

Female Population

Padwa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Padwa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 56.74 k (56,735), indicating a 20.82% increased from Padwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 29.29 k, and the estimated female population is 27.44 k.

Padwa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Padwa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 57.44 k (57,437), projecting a 22.32% increased from Padwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 29.64 k, and the estimated female population is 27.79 k.

Padwa Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Padwa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 44.24 k (44,235), accounting for 94.2% of the Padwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 22.91 k (22,912), and the Hindu female population is around 21.32 k (21,323).

Padwa Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Padwa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.62 k (2,619), accounting for 5.58% of the Padwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.36 k (1,360), and the Muslim female population is around 1.26 k (1,259).

Padwa Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu44,23594.2%
Muslim2,6195.58%
Religion not stated760.16%
Christian250.05%
Sikh20%
Buddhist00%
Jain00%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Padwa Urban Population

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

Padwa Rural Population

The Rural population of Padwa Tehsil is 46.96 k (46,957), with 24.33 k (24,330) being males and 22.63 k (22,627) being females, making up 100% of the Padwa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Padwa Literacy Rate

Padwa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.56% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Padwa Tehsil is 77.35 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Padwa Tehsil is 52.84 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Padwa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Padwa Tehsil, it is around 65.56%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Padwa

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.56 77.35 52.84
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 65.56 77.35 52.84

Literacy Rate by Religion in Padwa

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 65.93 77.56 53.39
Muslim 59.34 73.84 43.39
Religion not stated 62.07 74.19 48.15
Christian 52.17 71.43 0

Padwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Padwa Tehsil is 13.93 k (13,927) with 7.16 k (7,156) males and 6.77 k (6,771) females, which is 29.66% of Padwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Padwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Padwa Tehsil is 1.66 k (1,664) with 869 (869) males and 795 (795) females, which is 3.54% of Padwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 915 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Padwa

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 931
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 931

Sex Ratio by Religion in Padwa

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 931
Muslim 926
Religion not stated 854
Christian 563

Padwa Area & Households

The Total Area of Padwa Tehsil is 102.77 Square KM, with a population density of 457 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Padwa Tehsil are 34.The Total Number of households in Padwa Tehsil are 9.00 k(9,001).

Padwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Padwa Tehsil, there are about 19.94 k (19,935) workers, making up nearly 42.45% of the Padwa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 11.97 k (11,967) are male workers, and about 7.97 k (7,968) are female workers.

Padwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 56.74 k (56,735) 20.82%
2025 57.44 k (57,437) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 58.10 k (58,099) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 58.73 k (58,733) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 59.37 k (59,368) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 60.00 k (60,003) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 60.64 k (60,638) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 61.22 k (61,221) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 61.77 k (61,771) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 62.32 k (62,319) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 62.87 k (62,867) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 63.42 k (63,416) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 63.96 k (63,964) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Padwa Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 63.96 k (63,964), with a male population of 32.83 k (32,832) and a female population of 31.13 k (31,126). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Padwa Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Padwa Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Padwa is 46.96 k (46,957).

The estimated population of Padwa in 2024 is approximately 56.74 k (56,735).

Hindu constitute 94.2% of Padwa population, amounting to approximately 44.24 k (44,235) people.

Muslim constitute 5.58% of Padwa population, totaling around 2.62 k (2,619) people.

Hindu: 94.2%, Muslim: 5.58%, Religion not stated: 0.16%, Christian: 0.05%, Sikh: 0%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Padwa is 13.93 k (29.66%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.66 k (3.54%).

In Padwa, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 46.96 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Padwa is 65.56%, with male literacy at 77.35% and female literacy at 52.84%.

The sex ratio in Padwa is 931 females for every 1000 males.

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