Villages In Chakulia Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Chakulia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chakulia Tehsil has a population of 1.25 Lac (1,25,116) with 63.31 k (63,312) males and 61.80 k (61,804) females.The sex ratio in Chakulia is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chakulia Tehsil is 16.75 k (16,750) which is 13.39% of Chakulia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chakulia Tehsil is 958 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.25 Lac

Toatl Population

63.31 k

Male Population

61.80 k

Female Population

Chakulia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chakulia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.51 Lac (1,51,168), indicating a 20.82% increased from Chakulia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 76.23 k, and the estimated female population is 74.95 k.

Chakulia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chakulia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.53 Lac (1,53,038), projecting a 22.32% increased from Chakulia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 77.14 k, and the estimated female population is 75.91 k.

Chakulia Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chakulia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 74.86 k (74,859), accounting for 59.83% of the Chakulia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 37.93 k (37,931), and the Hindu female population is around 36.93 k (36,928).

Chakulia Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Chakulia Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 47.29 k (47,294), accounting for 37.8% of the Chakulia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 23.86 k (23,862), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 23.43 k (23,432).

Chakulia Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu74,85959.83%
Other religions and persuasions47,29437.8%
Muslim2,5822.06%
Religion not stated1850.15%
Christian1450.12%
Sikh480.04%
Buddhist30%
Jain00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chakulia Urban Population

The Urban population of Chakulia Tehsil is 16.31 k (16,306), with 8.35 k (8,352) being males and 7.95 k (7,954) being females, making up 13.03% of the Chakulia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Chakulia Rural Population

The Rural population of Chakulia Tehsil is 1.09 Lac (1,08,810), with 54.96 k (54,960) being males and 53.85 k (53,850) being females, making up 86.97% of the Chakulia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Chakulia Literacy Rate

Chakulia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chakulia Tehsil is 77.84 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chakulia Tehsil is 54.41 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chakulia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.88%, while in the rural regions of Chakulia Tehsil, it is around 64.35%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chakulia

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.25 77.84 54.41
Urban Area 78.88 86.97 70.38
Rural Area 64.35 76.44 52.05

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chakulia

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.92 79.31 58.26
Other religions and persuasions 61.21 75.05 47.21
Muslim 81.1 86.28 75.68
Religion not stated 44.44 57.97 32

Chakulia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chakulia Tehsil is 4.07 k (4,074) with 2.05 k (2,053) males and 2.02 k (2,021) females, which is 3.26% of Chakulia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Chakulia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chakulia Tehsil is 58.72 k (58,721) with 29.59 k (29,587) males and 29.13 k (29,134) females, which is 46.93% of Chakulia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chakulia

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 977
Urban Area 953
Rural Area 980

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chakulia

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 974
Other religions and persuasions 982
Muslim 937
Religion not stated 1127

Chakulia Area & Households

The Total Area of Chakulia Tehsil is 429.33 Square KM, with a population density of 291 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chakulia Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chakulia Tehsil are 269.The Total Number of households in Chakulia Tehsil are 28.54 k(28,544).

Chakulia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chakulia Tehsil, there are about 58.06 k (58,063) workers, making up nearly 46.41% of the Chakulia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.39 k (35,388) are male workers, and about 22.68 k (22,675) are female workers.

Chakulia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.51 Lac (1,51,168) 20.82%
2025 1.53 Lac (1,53,038) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 1.55 Lac (1,54,803) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 1.56 Lac (1,56,493) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 1.58 Lac (1,58,183) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 1.60 Lac (1,59,877) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 1.62 Lac (1,61,567) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 1.63 Lac (1,63,121) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 1.65 Lac (1,64,586) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 1.66 Lac (1,66,047) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 1.68 Lac (1,67,508) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 1.69 Lac (1,68,969) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 1.70 Lac (1,70,430) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chakulia Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.70 Lac (1,70,430), with a male population of 85.44 k (85,435) and a female population of 85.02 k (85,019). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Chakulia Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Chakulia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chakulia is 1.25 Lac (1,25,116).

The estimated population of Chakulia in 2024 is approximately 1.51 Lac (1,51,168).

Hindu constitute 59.83% of Chakulia population, amounting to approximately 74.86 k (74,859) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 37.8% of Chakulia population, totaling around 47.29 k (47,294) people.

Hindu: 59.83%, Other religions and persuasions: 37.8%, Muslim: 2.06%, Religion not stated: 0.15%, Christian: 0.12%, Sikh: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chakulia is 4.07 k (3.26%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 58.72 k (46.93%).

In Chakulia, 16.31 k (13.03%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.09 Lac (86.97%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chakulia is 66.25%, with male literacy at 77.84% and female literacy at 54.41%.

The sex ratio in Chakulia is 977 females for every 1000 males.

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