Jharia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jharia Village has a population of 1.12 k (1,121) with 572 (572) males and 549 (549) females.The sex ratio in Jharia is 960, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jharia Village is 173 (173) which is 15.43% of Jharia Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jharia Village is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Jharia village is listed as part of the Barabazar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.12 k

Toatl Population

572

Male Population

549

Female Population

Jharia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jharia Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.22 k (1,221), indicating a 8.86% increased from Jharia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 619 , and the estimated female population is 602 .

Jharia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jharia Village estimated population is projected to be 1.23 k (1,227), projecting a 9.38% increased from Jharia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 622 , and the estimated female population is 605 .

Jharia Literacy Rate

Jharia Village has a literacy rate of 66.35% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jharia Village is 85.33 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jharia Village is 46.55 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jharia

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.35 85.33 46.55
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 66.35 85.33 46.55

Jharia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Jharia Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Jharia Village.

Jharia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jharia Village is 128 (128) with 67 (67) males and 61 (61) females, which is 11.42% of Jharia Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jharia

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 960
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 960

Jharia Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Jharia Village are 203 (203).

Jharia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jharia Village, there are about 555 (555) workers, making up nearly 49.51% of the Jharia Village total population. Out of these, around 319 (319) are male workers, and about 236 (236) are female workers.

Jharia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.22 k (1,221) 8.86%
2025 1.23 k (1,227) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.23 k (1,231) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.24 k (1,235) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.24 k (1,239) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.24 k (1,243) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.25 k (1,248) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.25 k (1,250) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.25 k (1,252) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.25 k (1,254) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.26 k (1,256) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.26 k (1,258) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.26 k (1,260) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jharia Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.26 k (1,260), with a male population of 634 (634) and a female population of 626 (626). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Jharia Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Jharia Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Garadih 142
2 Raidih 431
3 Gosaidih 1,000
4 Dhelatbamu 451
5 Lagadih 245
6 Shulungjuri 447
7 Siarketya 685
8 Matilaldih 122
9 Rangamatia 709
10 Bhabanipur 659

Jharia Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jharia is 1.12 k (1,121).

The estimated population of Jharia in 2024 is approximately 1.22 k (1,221).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jharia is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 128 (11.42%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jharia is 66.35%, with male literacy at 85.33% and female literacy at 46.55%.

The sex ratio in Jharia is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Jharia population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.