Jharkhand population statistics highlight its significant demographic diversity. According to recent estimates, Jharkhand has a population of approximately 40.13 million, making it one of India’s populous states. With a tribal population accounting for nearly 26%, Jharkhand stands out for its unique cultural and ethnic diversity. The state’s population density is around 414 persons per square kilometer, and the literacy rate is about 66.4%, reflecting its developing educational landscape. These statistics are essential for understanding Jharkhand’s socio-economic profile.
Total Population and National Ranking
Total Population: 32,988,134 (2001: 26,945,829)
Percentage of National Population: 2.72%
National Rank by Population: 14th
Population Classification
Classification
Population
Percentage of Total Population
Male Population
16,930,315
51.32%
Female Population
16,057,819
48.68%
Rural Population
25,055,073
75.95%
Urban Population
7,933,061
24.05%
Scheduled Castes (SC)
3,985,644
12.08%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
8,645,042
26.20%
Minority Population
–
19.12%
Population (0-6 Age)
5,389,595
16.33%
Total Workforce in the State
Total Workers: 13,098,274
Male Workers: 8,424,769
Female Workers: 4,673,505
Top 5 Most Populous Districts
Ranchi – 2,914,253
Dhanbad – 2,684,487
Giridih – 2,445,474
West Singhbhum – 2,293,919
Bokaro – 2,062,330
Top 5 Least Populous Districts
Lohardaga – 461,070
Khunti – 531,885
Simdega – 594,578
Koderma – 716,259
Latehar – 726,978
Decadal Population Growth Rate
Growth Rate (2001-2011): 22.42% (previously 23.3% in 2001)
National Rank by Growth Rate: 10th
Note: Jharkhand’s highest decadal growth rate was 24% during 1981-1991.
These statistics highlight Jharkhand’s population structure, growth trends, and workforce distribution as of the 2011 census.
Districts with the Highest Population Growth Rate
Rank
District
Population Growth (%)
1
Koderma
43.42%
2
Chatra
31.77%
3
Giridih
28.40%
4
Pakur
28.33%
5
Deoghar
28.03%
Districts with the Lowest Population Growth Rate
Rank
District
Population Growth (%)
1
Dhanbad
11.99%
2
East Singhbhum
15.68%
3
Simdega
16.01%
4
Ramgarh/Hazaribagh
17.85%
5
Jamtara/Dumka
20.05%
Population Density: 414 persons per square km (2001 – 338)
Scheduled Caste (SC) Population Distribution in Jharkhand
Total SC Population: 3,985,644
Percentage of Total State Population: 12.08%
Districts with Highest SC Population
Rank
District
SC Population
% of SC Population
1
Palamu
536,382
13.46%
2
Dhanbad
437,309
10.97%
3
Chatra
340,553
8.16%
4
Giridih
325,493
8.03%
5
Godda
319,946
8.03%
Districts with Lowest SC Population
Rank
District
SC Population
% of SC Population
1
Latehar
15,330
0.38%
2
Khunti
24,037
0.60%
3
Pakur
28,469
0.71%
4
Gumla
32,459
0.81%
5
Simdega
44,674
1.12%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population in Jharkhand
Total ST Population: 8,645,042
Percentage of Total State Population: 26.20%
Districts with Highest ST Population
Rank
District
ST Population
% of Total ST Population
1
Ranchi
1,042,016
12.05%
2
West Singhbhum
1,011,296
11.70%
3
Dumka
706,754
8.18%
4
East Singhbhum
593,077
6.87%
5
Giridih
525,285
6.07%
Districts with Lowest ST Population
Rank
District
ST Population
% of Total ST Population
1
Koderma
6,903
0.08%
2
Chatra
45,556
0.53%
3
Hazaribagh
121,768
1.41%
4
Deoghar
180,962
2.09%
5
Palamu
181,208
2.10%
(Note: These percentages represent each district’s share of the total ST population in Jharkhand.)
Major Tribal Groups in Jharkhand’s Total Tribal Population
Tribe
Percentage of Total ST Population
Santhal
34.0%
Oraon
19.6%
Munda
14.8%
Ho
10.5%
Paharia
1.56%
Kharia
1.52%
Kharwar
0.41%
Bedia
0.41%
Bhumij
0.41%
Birjia
0.07%
Other Tribal Groups
3.4%
Note: 91% of Jharkhand’s ST population resides in rural areas.
Urbanization in Jharkhand
Urban Population Percentage: 24%
Rural Population Percentage: 76%
National Rank by Urbanization: 27th
Districts with Highest Urban Population Percentage
Rank
District
Urban Population (%)
1
Dhanbad
58.13%
2
East Singhbhum
55.56%
3
Bokaro
47.70%
4
Ramgarh
44.13%
5
Ranchi
43.14%
Districts with Lowest Urban Population Percentage
Rank
District
Urban Population (%)
1
Godda
4.91%
2
Pakur
5.27%
3
Chatra
6.04%
4
Gumla
6.35%
5
Simdega
6.82%
Demographic Highlights by District (2011)
Highest SC Population: Palamu
Highest ST Population: Ranchi
Lowest SC Population: Lohardaga
Lowest ST Population: Koderma
Highest OBC Population: Giridih
Lowest OBC Population: Saraikela-Kharsawan
Highest Literacy Rate: Ranchi
Lowest Literacy Rate: Pakur
Highest Male Literacy: Ranchi
Lowest Male Literacy: Pakur
Highest Female Literacy: Ranchi
Lowest Female Literacy: Pakur
Highest Gender Ratio: West Singhbhum
Lowest Gender Ratio: Dhanbad
Highest Child Gender Ratio: West Singhbhum
Lowest Child Gender Ratio: Dhanbad
Highest Urban Population: Dhanbad
Lowest Urban Population: Godda
Highest Population Growth Rate: Koderma
Lowest Population Growth Rate: Dhanbad
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