Jharkhand Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Jharkhand Population 2026
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Census 2011 Data
OfficialDistricts in Jharkhand
| District | Pop. 2011 | Growth (01-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 29,14,253 | + 4.64 % |
| Dhanbad | 26,84,487 | + 11.99 % |
| Giridih | 24,45,474 | + 28.41 % |
| Purbi Singhbhum | 22,93,919 | + 15.68 % |
| Bokaro | 20,62,330 | + 16.01 % |
| Palamu | 19,39,869 | -7.55 % |
| Hazaribagh | 17,34,495 | -23.84 % |
| Pashchimi Singhbhum | 15,02,338 | -27.87 % |
| Deoghar | 14,92,073 | + 28.03 % |
| Garhwa | 13,22,784 | + 27.75 % |
| Dumka | 13,21,442 | -24.9 % |
| Godda | 13,13,551 | + 25.35 % |
| Sahibganj | 11,50,567 | + 24.01 % |
| Saraikela-Kharsawan | 10,65,056 | - |
| Chatra | 10,42,886 | + 31.77 % |
| Gumla | 10,25,213 | -23.88 % |
| Ramgarh | 9,49,443 | - |
| Pakur | 9,00,422 | + 28.33 % |
| Jamtara | 7,91,042 | - |
| Latehar | 7,26,978 | - |
| Kodarma | 7,16,259 | + 43.42 % |
| Simdega | 5,99,578 | - |
| Khunti | 5,31,885 | - |
| Lohardaga | 4,61,790 | + 26.68 % |
Metro Cities / Urban Agglomerations in Jharkhand
10 Urban Agglomerations in Jharkhand
Jamshedpur
Population: 13,39,438
Literacy: 74.95%
Dhanbad
Population: 11,96,214
Literacy: 69.2%
Ranchi
Population: 11,26,720
Literacy: 76.98%
Bokaro Steel City
Population: 5,64,319
Literacy: 73.01%
Phusro
Population: 1,85,555
Literacy: 69.35%
Hazaribag
Population: 1,53,595
Literacy: 79.12%
Giridih
Population: 1,43,630
Literacy: 69.22%
Ramgarh
Population: 1,32,425
Literacy: 71.51%
Medninagar
Population: 1,20,325
Literacy: 76.73%
Chirkunda
Population: 1,18,777
Literacy: 67.02%
Religion Demographics in Jharkhand
Jharkhand reflects India's religious diversity. The Hindu community forms the majority at 67.9%, followed by Muslim (14.8%) and Other (12.6%).
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| ποΈ Hindu | 2.17 Cr | |
| βͺοΈ Muslim | 47.30 Lakh | |
| π Other | 40.21 Lakh | |
| βοΈ Christian | 14.10 Lakh | |
| πͺ― Sikh | 70,308 | |
| π Jain | 14,902 | |
| βΈοΈ Buddhist | 8,769 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hindu population in Jharkhand?
The Hindu population in Jharkhand is 2.17 Cr (2,16,67,035), comprising 67.9% of the state's total population as per Census 2011.
What percentage of Jharkhand is Muslim?
Muslim comprises 14.8% of Jharkhand's population, making it the second largest religious community in the state.
Which religion is majority in Jharkhand?
Hindu is the majority religion in Jharkhand, comprising 67.9% of the total population.