Silli Population

As per the 2011 Census, Silli Tehsil has a population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,798) with 58.09 k (58,087) males and 55.71 k (55,711) females.The sex ratio in Silli is 960, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Silli Tehsil is 15.32 k (15,320) which is 13.46% of Silli Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Silli Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.

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

Silli Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Silli Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.37 Lac (1,37,493), indicating a 20.82% increased from Silli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 69.94 k, and the estimated female population is 67.56 k.

Silli Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Silli Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.39 Lac (1,39,194), projecting a 22.32% increased from Silli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 70.77 k, and the estimated female population is 68.42 k.

Silli Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Silli Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 93.20 k (93,203), accounting for 81.9% of the Silli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 47.66 k (47,659), and the Hindu female population is around 45.54 k (45,544).

Silli Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Silli Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 14.72 k (14,723), accounting for 12.94% of the Silli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 7.42 k (7,418), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 7.31 k (7,305).

Silli Religion Wise Population

Silli Urban Population

The Urban population of Silli Tehsil is 12.74 k (12,744), with 6.59 k (6,589) being males and 6.16 k (6,155) being females, making up 11.2% of the Silli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Silli Rural Population

The Rural population of Silli Tehsil is 1.01 Lac (1,01,054), with 51.50 k (51,498) being males and 49.56 k (49,556) being females, making up 88.8% of the Silli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Silli Literacy Rate

Silli Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.73% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Silli Tehsil is 85.57 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Silli Tehsil is 61.39 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Silli Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.45%, while in the rural regions of Silli Tehsil, it is around 72.23%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Silli

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.73	85.57	61.39
Urban Area	85.45	92.22	78.22
Rural Area	72.23	84.7	59.26

Literacy Rate by Religion in Silli

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	74.13	85.85	61.86
Other religions and persuasions	68.46	82	54.85
Muslim	78.62	89.5	66.79
Christian	94.27	96.27	92.46

Silli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Silli Tehsil is 6.56 k (6,555) with 3.34 k (3,339) males and 3.22 k (3,216) females, which is 5.76% of Silli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Silli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Silli Tehsil is 28.29 k (28,292) with 14.32 k (14,322) males and 13.97 k (13,970) females, which is 24.86% of Silli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Silli

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	960
Urban Area	935
Rural Area	963

Sex Ratio by Religion in Silli

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	956
Other religions and persuasions	985
Muslim	929
Christian	1098

Silli Area & Households

The Total Area of Silli Tehsil is 303.61 Square KM, with a population density of 375 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Silli Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Silli Tehsil are 96.The Total Number of households in Silli Tehsil are 23.78 k(23,783).

Silli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Silli Tehsil, there are about 54.30 k (54,303) workers, making up nearly 47.72% of the Silli Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.56 k (31,564) are male workers, and about 22.74 k (22,739) are female workers.

Silli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Silli Census Frequently Asked Questions