Chandil Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chandil Tehsil has a population of 1.58 Lac (1,57,949) with 81.00 k (81,000) males and 76.95 k (76,949) females.The sex ratio in Chandil is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chandil Tehsil is 25.36 k (25,357) which is 16.05% of Chandil Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chandil Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chandil Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Saraikela-Kharsawan District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.

Chandil Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chandil Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,90,837), indicating a 20.82% increased from Chandil's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 97.52 k, and the estimated female population is 93.32 k.

Chandil Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chandil Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.93 Lac (1,93,198), projecting a 22.32% increased from Chandil's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 98.69 k, and the estimated female population is 94.51 k.

Chandil Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chandil Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 87.58 k (87,584), accounting for 55.45% of the Chandil Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 45.13 k (45,134), and the Hindu female population is around 42.45 k (42,450).

Chandil Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chandil Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 39.78 k (39,784), accounting for 25.19% of the Chandil Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 20.56 k (20,555), and the Muslim female population is around 19.23 k (19,229).

Chandil Religion Wise Population

Chandil Urban Population

The Urban population of Chandil Tehsil is 48.10 k (48,095), with 24.84 k (24,837) being males and 23.26 k (23,258) being females, making up 30.45% of the Chandil total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Chandil Rural Population

The Rural population of Chandil Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,09,854), with 56.16 k (56,163) being males and 53.69 k (53,691) being females, making up 69.55% of the Chandil total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Chandil Literacy Rate

Chandil Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.74% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chandil Tehsil is 77.51 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chandil Tehsil is 55.43 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chandil Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.07%, while in the rural regions of Chandil Tehsil, it is around 64.03%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chandil

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	66.74	77.51	55.43
Urban Area	73.07	78.38	67.42
Rural Area	64.03	77.14	50.34

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chandil

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	66.75	78.89	53.9
Muslim	75.17	79.6	70.44
Other religions and persuasions	54.89	70.01	39.67
Christian	70.76	81.66	60.93

Chandil Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chandil Tehsil is 7.76 k (7,755) with 3.89 k (3,888) males and 3.87 k (3,867) females, which is 4.91% of Chandil Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Chandil Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chandil Tehsil is 47.75 k (47,748) with 24.00 k (23,998) males and 23.75 k (23,750) females, which is 30.23% of Chandil Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chandil

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	950
Urban Area	937
Rural Area	956

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chandil

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	941
Muslim	936
Other religions and persuasions	995
Christian	1079

Chandil Area & Households

The Total Area of Chandil Tehsil is 371.56 Square KM, with a population density of 425 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chandil Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chandil Tehsil are 104.The Total Number of households in Chandil Tehsil are 32.09 k(32,088).

Chandil Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chandil Tehsil, there are about 58.08 k (58,083) workers, making up nearly 36.77% of the Chandil Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.45 k (41,453) are male workers, and about 16.63 k (16,630) are female workers.

Chandil - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Chandil Census Frequently Asked Questions