Ratu Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ratu Tehsil has a population of 76.57 k (76,565) with 38.79 k (38,785) males and 37.78 k (37,780) females.The sex ratio in Ratu is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ratu Tehsil is 10.94 k (10,935) which is 14.28% of Ratu Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ratu Tehsil is 958 females for every 1000 males.

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

76.57 k

Toatl Population

38.79 k

Male Population

37.78 k

Female Population

Ratu Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ratu Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 92.51 k (92,508), indicating a 20.82% increased from Ratu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 46.70 k, and the estimated female population is 45.82 k.

Ratu Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ratu Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 93.65 k (93,652), projecting a 22.32% increased from Ratu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 47.26 k, and the estimated female population is 46.40 k.

Ratu Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ratu Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 32.37 k (32,370), accounting for 42.28% of the Ratu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.68 k (16,679), and the Hindu female population is around 15.69 k (15,691).

Ratu Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Ratu Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 28.47 k (28,468), accounting for 37.18% of the Ratu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 14.14 k (14,144), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 14.32 k (14,324).

Ratu Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu32,37042.28%
Other religions and persuasions28,46837.18%
Muslim13,03317.02%
Christian2,5703.36%
Religion not stated1070.14%
Sikh70.01%
Buddhist50.01%
Jain50.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ratu Urban Population

The Urban population of Ratu Tehsil is 22.38 k (22,379), with 11.52 k (11,521) being males and 10.86 k (10,858) being females, making up 29.23% of the Ratu total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Ratu Rural Population

The Rural population of Ratu Tehsil is 54.19 k (54,186), with 27.26 k (27,264) being males and 26.92 k (26,922) being females, making up 70.77% of the Ratu total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Ratu Literacy Rate

Ratu Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ratu Tehsil is 81.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ratu Tehsil is 64.08 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ratu Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.88%, while in the rural regions of Ratu Tehsil, it is around 69.24%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ratu

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73 81.72 64.08
Urban Area 81.88 88.52 74.89
Rural Area 69.24 78.78 59.6

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ratu

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 76.09 84.1 67.6
Other religions and persuasions 67.13 76.83 57.66
Muslim 75.58 84.55 66.1
Christian 85.15 89.85 80.92

Ratu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ratu Tehsil is 2.61 k (2,609) with 1.32 k (1,318) males and 1.29 k (1,291) females, which is 3.41% of Ratu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Ratu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ratu Tehsil is 34.68 k (34,676) with 17.22 k (17,223) males and 17.45 k (17,453) females, which is 45.29% of Ratu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ratu

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 975
Urban Area 943
Rural Area 988

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ratu

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 941
Other religions and persuasions 1013
Muslim 957
Christian 1095

Ratu Area & Households

The Total Area of Ratu Tehsil is 108.83 Square KM, with a population density of 704 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ratu Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ratu Tehsil are 37.The Total Number of households in Ratu Tehsil are 14.42 k(14,418).

Ratu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ratu Tehsil, there are about 28.95 k (28,951) workers, making up nearly 37.81% of the Ratu Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.93 k (18,928) are male workers, and about 10.02 k (10,023) are female workers.

Ratu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 92.51 k (92,508) 20.82%
2025 93.65 k (93,652) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 94.73 k (94,732) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 95.77 k (95,767) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 96.80 k (96,801) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 97.84 k (97,837) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 98.87 k (98,871) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 99.82 k (99,823) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 1.01 Lac (1,00,719) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 1.02 Lac (1,01,613) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 1.03 Lac (1,02,507) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 1.03 Lac (1,03,401) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 1.04 Lac (1,04,295) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Ratu Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.04 Lac (1,04,295), with a male population of 52.34 k (52,338) and a female population of 51.97 k (51,971). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Ratu Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Ratu Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ratu is 76.57 k (76,565).

The estimated population of Ratu in 2024 is approximately 92.51 k (92,508).

Hindu constitute 42.28% of Ratu population, amounting to approximately 32.37 k (32,370) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 37.18% of Ratu population, totaling around 28.47 k (28,468) people.

Hindu: 42.28%, Other religions and persuasions: 37.18%, Muslim: 17.02%, Christian: 3.36%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ratu is 2.61 k (3.41%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 34.68 k (45.29%).

In Ratu, 22.38 k (29.23%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 54.19 k (70.77%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ratu is 73%, with male literacy at 81.72% and female literacy at 64.08%.

The sex ratio in Ratu is 975 females for every 1000 males.

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