Ghatshila Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ghatshila Tehsil has a population of 1.30 Lac (1,29,905) with 65.92 k (65,918) males and 63.99 k (63,987) females.The sex ratio in Ghatshila is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ghatshila Tehsil is 16.57 k (16,571) which is 12.76% of Ghatshila Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ghatshila Tehsil is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ghatshila Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purbi Singhbhum District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Ghatshila Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ghatshila Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,56,954), indicating a 20.82% increased from Ghatshila's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 79.36 k, and the estimated female population is 77.60 k.
Ghatshila Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ghatshila Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.59 Lac (1,58,896), projecting a 22.32% increased from Ghatshila's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 80.32 k, and the estimated female population is 78.59 k.
Ghatshila Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ghatshila Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 83.33 k (83,327), accounting for 64.14% of the Ghatshila Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 42.59 k (42,589), and the Hindu female population is around 40.74 k (40,738).
Ghatshila Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Ghatshila Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 38.43 k (38,427), accounting for 29.58% of the Ghatshila Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 19.17 k (19,174), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 19.25 k (19,253).
Ghatshila Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83,327 | 64.14% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 38,427 | 29.58% |
| Muslim | 5,882 | 4.53% |
| Christian | 1,187 | 0.91% |
| Sikh | 964 | 0.74% |
| Religion not stated | 86 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 20 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGhatshila Urban Population
The Urban population of Ghatshila Tehsil is 40.62 k (40,624), with 20.91 k (20,912) being males and 19.71 k (19,712) being females, making up 31.27% of the Ghatshila total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Ghatshila Rural Population
The Rural population of Ghatshila Tehsil is 89.28 k (89,281), with 45.01 k (45,006) being males and 44.28 k (44,275) being females, making up 68.73% of the Ghatshila total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Ghatshila Literacy Rate
Ghatshila Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.72% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ghatshila Tehsil is 80.54 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ghatshila Tehsil is 60.61 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ghatshila Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.03%, while in the rural regions of Ghatshila Tehsil, it is around 63.97%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ghatshila
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.72 | 80.54 | 60.61 |
| Urban Area | 85.03 | 91.47 | 78.23 |
| Rural Area | 63.97 | 75.29 | 52.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ghatshila
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.45 | 82.23 | 64.26 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 62.54 | 75.04 | 50.17 |
| Muslim | 76.79 | 85.2 | 68.16 |
| Christian | 88.04 | 93.7 | 82.37 |
Ghatshila Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ghatshila Tehsil is 8.47 k (8,473) with 4.23 k (4,229) males and 4.24 k (4,244) females, which is 6.52% of Ghatshila Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Ghatshila Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ghatshila Tehsil is 54.66 k (54,664) with 27.27 k (27,271) males and 27.39 k (27,393) females, which is 42.08% of Ghatshila Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ghatshila
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 971 |
| Urban Area | 943 |
| Rural Area | 984 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ghatshila
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 957 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1005 |
| Muslim | 967 |
| Christian | 999 |
Ghatshila Area & Households
The Total Area of Ghatshila Tehsil is 347.64 Square KM, with a population density of 374 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ghatshila Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ghatshila Tehsil are 157.The Total Number of households in Ghatshila Tehsil are 28.25 k(28,246).
Ghatshila Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ghatshila Tehsil, there are about 51.03 k (51,030) workers, making up nearly 39.28% of the Ghatshila Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.66 k (35,656) are male workers, and about 15.37 k (15,374) are female workers.
Ghatshila - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,954) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.59 Lac (1,58,896) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.61 Lac (1,60,728) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.62 Lac (1,62,483) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,238) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.66 Lac (1,65,996) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.68 Lac (1,67,751) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,365) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.71 Lac (1,70,886) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,403) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,919) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,436) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,953) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ghatshila Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.77 Lac (1,76,953), with a male population of 88.95 k (88,951) and a female population of 88.02 k (88,022). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Ghatshila Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.