Saraikela Population
As per the 2011 Census, Saraikela Tehsil has a population of 93.76 k (93,759) with 47.44 k (47,439) males and 46.32 k (46,320) females.The sex ratio in Saraikela is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Saraikela Tehsil is 13.85 k (13,854) which is 14.78% of Saraikela Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Saraikela Tehsil is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Saraikela Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Saraikela-Kharsawan District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Saraikela Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Saraikela Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.13 Lac (1,13,282), indicating a 20.82% increased from Saraikela's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 57.12 k, and the estimated female population is 56.17 k.
Saraikela Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Saraikela Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.15 Lac (1,14,683), projecting a 22.32% increased from Saraikela's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 57.80 k, and the estimated female population is 56.89 k.
Saraikela Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Saraikela Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 60.13 k (60,126), accounting for 64.13% of the Saraikela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.80 k (30,800), and the Hindu female population is around 29.33 k (29,326).
Saraikela Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Saraikela Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 29.02 k (29,024), accounting for 30.96% of the Saraikela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 14.28 k (14,279), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 14.75 k (14,745).
Saraikela Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60,126 | 64.13% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 29,024 | 30.96% |
| Muslim | 3,581 | 3.82% |
| Christian | 762 | 0.81% |
| Religion not stated | 179 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 57 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 22 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 8 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSaraikela Urban Population
The Urban population of Saraikela Tehsil is 20.63 k (20,634), with 10.79 k (10,790) being males and 9.84 k (9,844) being females, making up 22.01% of the Saraikela total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Saraikela Rural Population
The Rural population of Saraikela Tehsil is 73.13 k (73,125), with 36.65 k (36,649) being males and 36.48 k (36,476) being females, making up 77.99% of the Saraikela total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Saraikela Literacy Rate
Saraikela Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.63% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Saraikela Tehsil is 79.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Saraikela Tehsil is 55.9 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Saraikela Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.02%, while in the rural regions of Saraikela Tehsil, it is around 62.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Saraikela
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.63 | 79.14 | 55.9 |
| Urban Area | 84.02 | 90.64 | 76.79 |
| Rural Area | 62.79 | 75.58 | 50.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Saraikela
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.77 | 83.39 | 61.69 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 56.87 | 70.54 | 43.71 |
| Muslim | 60.39 | 69.04 | 51.14 |
| Christian | 78.96 | 84.94 | 73.18 |
Saraikela Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Saraikela Tehsil is 6.48 k (6,479) with 3.18 k (3,182) males and 3.30 k (3,297) females, which is 6.91% of Saraikela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1037 females for every 1000 males.
Saraikela Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Saraikela Tehsil is 40.26 k (40,264) with 20.01 k (20,011) males and 20.25 k (20,253) females, which is 42.94% of Saraikela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Saraikela
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 977 |
| Urban Area | 913 |
| Rural Area | 996 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Saraikela
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 953 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1033 |
| Muslim | 936 |
| Christian | 1032 |
Saraikela Area & Households
The Total Area of Saraikela Tehsil is 262.17 Square KM, with a population density of 358 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Saraikela Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Saraikela Tehsil are 173.The Total Number of households in Saraikela Tehsil are 19.15 k(19,147).
Saraikela Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Saraikela Tehsil, there are about 36.95 k (36,953) workers, making up nearly 39.41% of the Saraikela Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 24.48 k (24,483) are male workers, and about 12.47 k (12,470) are female workers.
Saraikela - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.13 Lac (1,13,282) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.15 Lac (1,14,683) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.16 Lac (1,16,006) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.17 Lac (1,17,272) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.19 Lac (1,18,539) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.20 Lac (1,19,808) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.21 Lac (1,21,074) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.22 Lac (1,22,240) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,337) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,432) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.26 Lac (1,25,527) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.27 Lac (1,26,621) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.28 Lac (1,27,716) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Saraikela Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.28 Lac (1,27,716), with a male population of 64.02 k (64,016) and a female population of 63.72 k (63,719). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Saraikela Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.