Kersai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kersai Tehsil has a population of 39.22 k (39,218) with 19.58 k (19,582) males and 19.64 k (19,636) females.The sex ratio in Kersai is 1003, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kersai Tehsil is 6.19 k (6,185) which is 15.77% of Kersai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kersai Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kersai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Simdega District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Kersai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kersai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 47.38 k (47,384), indicating a 20.82% increased from Kersai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 23.58 k, and the estimated female population is 23.81 k.
Kersai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kersai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 47.97 k (47,971), projecting a 22.32% increased from Kersai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 23.86 k, and the estimated female population is 24.12 k.
Kersai Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Kersai Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 22.98 k (22,982), accounting for 58.6% of the Kersai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 11.33 k (11,332), and the Christian female population is around 11.65 k (11,650).
Kersai Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kersai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 10.19 k (10,186), accounting for 25.97% of the Kersai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.20 k (5,195), and the Hindu female population is around 4.99 k (4,991).
Kersai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 22,982 | 58.6% |
| Hindu | 10,186 | 25.97% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5,543 | 14.13% |
| Muslim | 379 | 0.97% |
| Buddhist | 69 | 0.18% |
| Religion not stated | 57 | 0.15% |
| Sikh | 1 | 0% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKersai Urban Population
The Urban population of Kersai Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kersai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kersai Rural Population
The Rural population of Kersai Tehsil is 39.22 k (39,218), with 19.58 k (19,582) being males and 19.64 k (19,636) being females, making up 100% of the Kersai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Kersai Literacy Rate
Kersai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.8% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kersai Tehsil is 75.05 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kersai Tehsil is 60.6 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kersai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kersai Tehsil, it is around 67.8%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kersai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.8 | 75.05 | 60.6 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 67.8 | 75.05 | 60.6 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kersai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 72.85 | 78.36 | 67.52 |
| Hindu | 62.57 | 72.25 | 52.54 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 55.38 | 66.32 | 44.43 |
| Muslim | 76.78 | 78.03 | 75.33 |
Kersai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kersai Tehsil is 2.01 k (2,014) with 1.01 k (1,006) males and 1.01 k (1,008) females, which is 5.14% of Kersai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Kersai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kersai Tehsil is 31.51 k (31,505) with 15.62 k (15,619) males and 15.89 k (15,886) females, which is 80.33% of Kersai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1018 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kersai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1003 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kersai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1029 |
| Hindu | 961 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 990 |
| Muslim | 915 |
Kersai Area & Households
The Total Area of Kersai Tehsil is 252.89 Square KM, with a population density of 155 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kersai Tehsil are 21.The Total Number of households in Kersai Tehsil are 7.58 k(7,580).
Kersai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kersai Tehsil, there are about 18.01 k (18,012) workers, making up nearly 45.93% of the Kersai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.81 k (9,810) are male workers, and about 8.20 k (8,202) are female workers.
Kersai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.38 k (47,384) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 47.97 k (47,971) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 48.52 k (48,524) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 49.05 k (49,054) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 49.58 k (49,583) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 50.11 k (50,114) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 50.64 k (50,644) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 51.13 k (51,131) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 51.59 k (51,590) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 52.05 k (52,048) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 52.51 k (52,506) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 52.96 k (52,964) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 53.42 k (53,422) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kersai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 53.42 k (53,422), with a male population of 26.43 k (26,425) and a female population of 27.01 k (27,012). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Kersai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.