Pashchimi Singhbhum Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pashchimi Singhbhum District has a population of 15.02 Lac (15,02,338) with 7.49 Lac (7,49,385) males and 7.53 Lac (7,52,953) females.The sex ratio in Pashchimi Singhbhum is 1005, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pashchimi Singhbhum District is 2.61 Lac (2,61,493) which is 17.41% of Pashchimi Singhbhum District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pashchimi Singhbhum District is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pashchimi Singhbhum District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Pashchimi Singhbhum Population Census 2011
- Pashchimi Singhbhum Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Pashchimi Singhbhum Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pashchimi Singhbhum District current estimated population is projected to be 18.15 Lac (18,15,153), indicating a 20.82% increased from Pashchimi Singhbhum's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.13 Lac.
Pashchimi Singhbhum Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pashchimi Singhbhum District estimated population is projected to be 18.38 Lac (18,37,609), projecting a 22.32% increased from Pashchimi Singhbhum's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.25 Lac.
Pashchimi Singhbhum Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the most popular religion in Pashchimi Singhbhum District, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 9.46 Lac (9,45,864), accounting for 62.96% of the Pashchimi Singhbhum District population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 4.69 Lac (4,68,794), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 4.77 Lac (4,77,070).
Pashchimi Singhbhum Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Pashchimi Singhbhum District, with a total Hindu population of 4.24 Lac (4,23,937), accounting for 28.22% of the Pashchimi Singhbhum District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.14 Lac (2,13,984), and the Hindu female population is around 2.10 Lac (2,09,953).
Pashchimi Singhbhum Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 9,45,864 | 62.96% |
| Hindu | 4,23,937 | 28.22% |
| Christian | 87,587 | 5.83% |
| Muslim | 38,103 | 2.54% |
| Religion not stated | 5,460 | 0.36% |
| Sikh | 946 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 389 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 52 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPashchimi Singhbhum Urban Population
The Urban population of Pashchimi Singhbhum District is 2.18 Lac (2,18,034), with 1.12 Lac (1,11,728) being males and 1.06 Lac (1,06,306) being females, making up 14.51% of the Pashchimi Singhbhum total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Pashchimi Singhbhum Rural Population
The Rural population of Pashchimi Singhbhum District is 12.84 Lac (12,84,304), with 6.38 Lac (6,37,657) being males and 6.47 Lac (6,46,647) being females, making up 85.49% of the Pashchimi Singhbhum total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Pashchimi Singhbhum Literacy Rate
Pashchimi Singhbhum District has a literacy rate of 58.63% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pashchimi Singhbhum District is 71.13 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pashchimi Singhbhum District is 46.25 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pashchimi Singhbhum District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.44%, while in the rural regions of Pashchimi Singhbhum District, it is around 54.31%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pashchimi Singhbhum
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.63 | 71.13 | 46.25 |
| Urban Area | 82.44 | 89.32 | 75.2 |
| Rural Area | 54.31 | 67.71 | 41.19 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pashchimi Singhbhum
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 52.42 | 65.62 | 39.53 |
| Hindu | 67.09 | 79.06 | 54.91 |
| Christian | 69.11 | 79.23 | 59.24 |
| Muslim | 86.16 | 90.77 | 81.11 |
Pashchimi Singhbhum Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pashchimi Singhbhum District is 56.99 k (56,986) with 28.14 k (28,144) males and 28.84 k (28,842) females, which is 3.79% of Pashchimi Singhbhum District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Pashchimi Singhbhum Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pashchimi Singhbhum District is 10.11 Lac (10,11,296) with 5.01 Lac (5,00,949) males and 5.10 Lac (5,10,347) females, which is 67.31% of Pashchimi Singhbhum District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1019 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pashchimi Singhbhum
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1005 |
| Urban Area | 952 |
| Rural Area | 1015 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pashchimi Singhbhum
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Other religions and persuasions | 1018 |
| Hindu | 982 |
| Christian | 1016 |
| Muslim | 919 |
Pashchimi Singhbhum Area & Households
The Total Area of Pashchimi Singhbhum District is 7,224 Square KM, with a population density of 208 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pashchimi Singhbhum District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Pashchimi Singhbhum District are 1,673.The Total Number of households in Pashchimi Singhbhum District are 3.02 Lac(3,02,046).
Pashchimi Singhbhum Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pashchimi Singhbhum District, there are about 6.95 Lac (6,94,863) workers, making up nearly 46.25% of the Pashchimi Singhbhum District total population. Out of these, around 3.93 Lac (3,92,690) are male workers, and about 3.02 Lac (3,02,173) are female workers.
Pashchimi Singhbhum - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Pashchimi Singhbhum district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,56,991, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 15,02,338 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1931. The growth rate of 22.19% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 14.10%.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.
Pashchimi Singhbhum District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 3,56,991 to 15,02,338.
- The year 1931 stands out with a growth rate of 22.19%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 3.57 Lac | ----- | ----- | 1.76 Lac | 1.81 Lac |
| 1911 | 3.99 Lac | 41.60 k | 11.65267472 | 1.96 Lac | 2.02 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.22 Lac | 23.00 k | 5.769587797 | 2.10 Lac | 2.11 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.15 Lac | 93.55 k | 22.18996316 | 2.59 Lac | 2.56 Lac |
| 1941 | 6.14 Lac | 99.16 k | 19.24944238 | 3.10 Lac | 3.04 Lac |
| 1951 | 6.67 Lac | 53.09 k | 8.642710867 | 3.30 Lac | 3.37 Lac |
| 1961 | 7.65 Lac | 97.74 k | 14.64481038 | 3.79 Lac | 3.86 Lac |
| 1971 | 8.80 Lac | 1.14 Lac | 14.95645173 | 4.40 Lac | 4.39 Lac |
| 1981 | 9.22 Lac | 42.93 k | 4.880486241 | 4.63 Lac | 4.60 Lac |
| 1991 | 10.81 Lac | 1.58 Lac | 17.15886659 | 5.45 Lac | 5.35 Lac |
| 2001 | 12.34 Lac | 1.53 Lac | 14.17170932 | 6.19 Lac | 6.15 Lac |
| 2011 | 15.02 Lac | 2.68 Lac | 21.75080737 | 7.49 Lac | 7.53 Lac |
Pashchimi Singhbhum - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.15 Lac (18,15,153) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 18.38 Lac (18,37,609) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 18.59 Lac (18,58,803) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 18.79 Lac (18,79,095) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 18.99 Lac (18,99,388) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 19.20 Lac (19,19,725) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 19.40 Lac (19,40,017) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 19.59 Lac (19,58,686) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 19.76 Lac (19,76,272) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 19.94 Lac (19,93,814) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 20.11 Lac (20,11,355) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 20.29 Lac (20,28,896) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 20.46 Lac (20,46,438) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pashchimi Singhbhum District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.46 Lac (20,46,438), with a male population of 10.11 Lac (10,11,234) and a female population of 10.36 Lac (10,35,769). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Pashchimi Singhbhum District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.45%.