Chitmu Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chitmu Village has a population of 3.89 k (3,893) with 2.04 k (2,035) males and 1.86 k (1,858) females.The sex ratio in Chitmu is 914, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chitmu Village is 582 (582) which is 14.95% of Chitmu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chitmu Village is 1172 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.89 k

Toatl Population

2.04 k

Male Population

1.86 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Chitmu Population Census 2011
  2. Chitmu Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Chitmu Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chitmu Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.24 k (4,238), indicating a 8.86% increased from Chitmu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.20 k, and the estimated female population is 2.04 k.

Chitmu Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chitmu Village estimated population is projected to be 4.26 k (4,259), projecting a 9.38% increased from Chitmu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.21 k, and the estimated female population is 2.05 k.

Chitmu Literacy Rate

Chitmu Village has a literacy rate of 58.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chitmu Village is 74.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chitmu Village is 39.64 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chitmu

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 58.05 74.14 39.64
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 58.05 74.14 39.64

Chitmu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chitmu Village is 254 (254) with 137 (137) males and 117 (117) females, which is 6.52% of Chitmu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 855 females for every 1000 males.

Chitmu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chitmu Village is 690 (690) with 342 (342) males and 348 (348) females, which is 17.72% of Chitmu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chitmu

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 914
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 914

Chitmu Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Chitmu Village are 750 (750).

Chitmu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chitmu Village, there are about 1.21 k (1,207) workers, making up nearly 31% of the Chitmu Village total population. Out of these, around 946 (946) are male workers, and about 261 (261) are female workers.

Chitmu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.24 k (4,238) 8.86% ↑
2025 4.26 k (4,259) 9.38% 0.52 % ↑
2026 4.28 k (4,275) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 4.29 k (4,289) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 4.30 k (4,303) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 4.32 k (4,317) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 4.33 k (4,331) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 4.34 k (4,341) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 4.35 k (4,347) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 4.35 k (4,354) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 4.36 k (4,360) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 4.37 k (4,367) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 4.37 k (4,373) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Chitmu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.37 k (4,373), with a male population of 2.26 k (2,255) and a female population of 2.12 k (2,117). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Chitmu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Chitmu Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Sulung Lahar 337
2 Karche 1,448
3 Maramu 661
4 Banshgar 0
5 Guridi 1,008
6 Sarjumhatu 1,042
7 Damrughutu 1,284
8 Bara Metyala 1,724
9 Chhota Metyala 517
10 Chamchaka 1,075

Chitmu Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chitmu is 3.89 k (3,893).

The estimated population of Chitmu in 2024 is approximately 4.24 k (4,238).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chitmu is 254 (6.52%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 690 (17.72%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chitmu is 58.05%, with male literacy at 74.14% and female literacy at 39.64%.

The sex ratio in Chitmu is 914 females for every 1000 males.

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