Khelari Population
As per the 2011 Census, Khelari Tehsil has a population of 78.22 k (78,219) with 40.55 k (40,553) males and 37.67 k (37,666) females.The sex ratio in Khelari is 929, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khelari Tehsil is 11.25 k (11,245) which is 14.38% of Khelari Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khelari Tehsil is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khelari Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ranchi District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Khelari Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Khelari Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 94.51 k (94,506), indicating a 20.82% increased from Khelari's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 48.82 k, and the estimated female population is 45.68 k.
Khelari Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Khelari Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 95.68 k (95,675), projecting a 22.32% increased from Khelari's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 49.41 k, and the estimated female population is 46.26 k.
Khelari Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Khelari Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 60.78 k (60,776), accounting for 77.7% of the Khelari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 31.71 k (31,713), and the Hindu female population is around 29.06 k (29,063).
Khelari Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khelari Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.49 k (8,492), accounting for 10.86% of the Khelari Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.34 k (4,343), and the Muslim female population is around 4.15 k (4,149).
Khelari Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60,776 | 77.7% |
| Muslim | 8,492 | 10.86% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6,069 | 7.76% |
| Christian | 2,533 | 3.24% |
| Sikh | 213 | 0.27% |
| Religion not stated | 108 | 0.14% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhelari Urban Population
The Urban population of Khelari Tehsil is 56.35 k (56,350), with 29.34 k (29,344) being males and 27.01 k (27,006) being females, making up 72.04% of the Khelari total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Khelari Rural Population
The Rural population of Khelari Tehsil is 21.87 k (21,869), with 11.21 k (11,209) being males and 10.66 k (10,660) being females, making up 27.96% of the Khelari total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Khelari Literacy Rate
Khelari Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.83% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khelari Tehsil is 83.45 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khelari Tehsil is 65.57 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Khelari Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.86%, while in the rural regions of Khelari Tehsil, it is around 66.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khelari
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.83 | 83.45 | 65.57 |
| Urban Area | 77.86 | 86.11 | 68.89 |
| Rural Area | 66.76 | 76.22 | 56.91 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khelari
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.67 | 83.36 | 65.2 |
| Muslim | 78.17 | 86.51 | 69.36 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 64.99 | 75.22 | 54.64 |
| Christian | 87.64 | 92.29 | 83.16 |
Khelari Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khelari Tehsil is 14.47 k (14,473) with 7.44 k (7,440) males and 7.03 k (7,033) females, which is 18.5% of Khelari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Khelari Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khelari Tehsil is 15.53 k (15,527) with 7.89 k (7,886) males and 7.64 k (7,641) females, which is 19.85% of Khelari Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khelari
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 929 |
| Urban Area | 921 |
| Rural Area | 952 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khelari
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 917 |
| Muslim | 956 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 982 |
| Christian | 1033 |
Khelari Area & Households
The Total Area of Khelari Tehsil is 135.14 Square KM, with a population density of 579 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khelari Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Khelari Tehsil are 14.The Total Number of households in Khelari Tehsil are 15.11 k(15,111).
Khelari Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khelari Tehsil, there are about 22.50 k (22,501) workers, making up nearly 28.77% of the Khelari Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.12 k (18,123) are male workers, and about 4.38 k (4,378) are female workers.
Khelari - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.51 k (94,506) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 95.68 k (95,675) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 96.78 k (96,779) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 97.84 k (97,835) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 98.89 k (98,892) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 99.95 k (99,951) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.01 Lac (1,01,007) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.02 Lac (1,01,979) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.03 Lac (1,02,895) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.04 Lac (1,03,808) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.05 Lac (1,04,721) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.06 Lac (1,05,635) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.07 Lac (1,06,548) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khelari Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.07 Lac (1,06,548), with a male population of 54.72 k (54,723) and a female population of 51.81 k (51,814). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Khelari Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.