Namkum Population
As per the 2011 Census, Namkum Tehsil has a population of 1.46 Lac (1,45,841) with 74.14 k (74,142) males and 71.70 k (71,699) females.The sex ratio in Namkum is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Namkum Tehsil is 20.81 k (20,814) which is 14.27% of Namkum Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Namkum Tehsil is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Namkum Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ranchi District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Namkum Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Namkum Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.76 Lac (1,76,208), indicating a 20.82% increased from Namkum's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 89.26 k, and the estimated female population is 86.95 k.
Namkum Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Namkum Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.78 Lac (1,78,388), projecting a 22.32% increased from Namkum's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 90.34 k, and the estimated female population is 88.06 k.
Namkum Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Namkum Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 60.20 k (60,202), accounting for 41.28% of the Namkum Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 31.49 k (31,491), and the Hindu female population is around 28.71 k (28,711).
Namkum Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Namkum Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 53.34 k (53,335), accounting for 36.57% of the Namkum Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 26.65 k (26,646), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 26.69 k (26,689).
Namkum Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60,202 | 41.28% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 53,335 | 36.57% |
| Christian | 26,745 | 18.34% |
| Muslim | 4,842 | 3.32% |
| Religion not stated | 600 | 0.41% |
| Sikh | 68 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 44 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNamkum Urban Population
The Urban population of Namkum Tehsil is 27.84 k (27,839), with 14.81 k (14,812) being males and 13.03 k (13,027) being females, making up 19.09% of the Namkum total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 880 females for every 1000 males.
Namkum Rural Population
The Rural population of Namkum Tehsil is 1.18 Lac (1,18,002), with 59.33 k (59,330) being males and 58.67 k (58,672) being females, making up 80.91% of the Namkum total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Namkum Literacy Rate
Namkum Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.72% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Namkum Tehsil is 82.88 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Namkum Tehsil is 64.22 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Namkum Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.8%, while in the rural regions of Namkum Tehsil, it is around 70.29%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Namkum
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.72 | 82.88 | 64.22 |
| Urban Area | 87.8 | 93.77 | 80.99 |
| Rural Area | 70.29 | 80.07 | 60.38 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Namkum
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.73 | 86.11 | 68.48 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 64.09 | 75.61 | 52.6 |
| Christian | 82.3 | 88.4 | 76.41 |
| Muslim | 79.66 | 88.05 | 70.35 |
Namkum Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Namkum Tehsil is 7.50 k (7,496) with 3.87 k (3,867) males and 3.63 k (3,629) females, which is 5.14% of Namkum Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Namkum Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Namkum Tehsil is 87.47 k (87,472) with 43.51 k (43,506) males and 43.97 k (43,966) females, which is 59.98% of Namkum Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Namkum
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 968 |
| Urban Area | 880 |
| Rural Area | 989 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Namkum
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 912 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1002 |
| Christian | 1035 |
| Muslim | 921 |
Namkum Area & Households
The Total Area of Namkum Tehsil is 496.36 Square KM, with a population density of 294 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Namkum Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Namkum Tehsil are 97.The Total Number of households in Namkum Tehsil are 28.76 k(28,756).
Namkum Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Namkum Tehsil, there are about 63.06 k (63,062) workers, making up nearly 43.24% of the Namkum Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.13 k (38,125) are male workers, and about 24.94 k (24,937) are female workers.
Namkum - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,208) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,388) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.80 Lac (1,80,446) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,416) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.84 Lac (1,84,385) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,360) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,330) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,142) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,849) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,552) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.95 Lac (1,95,255) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.97 Lac (1,96,958) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.99 Lac (1,98,660) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Namkum Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.99 Lac (1,98,660), with a male population of 1.00 Lac (1,00,049) and a female population of 98.63 k (98,630). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Namkum Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.