Dandai Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dandai Population 2026
85,826 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
87,398
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 19.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 943
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 6,210
Girls 5,856
Literacy Gap
19.7% Diff Male Literacy 56.0%
Female Literacy 36.3%
SC Population
17,834
28.0% of total
ST Population
10,176
16.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 56%
Main Workers 8,579
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 27,025
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 11.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 31.9%
Agricultural Laborers 53.7%
Household Industries 2.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dandai in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dandai in 2026 is 85,685. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Dandai? ▼
The literacy rate of Dandai is 46.36% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dandai? ▼
The sex ratio of Dandai is 955 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Dandai in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dandai in 2027 is 87,398. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Dandai population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Dandai. The Census 2011 population was 63,665. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Dandai in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dandai had a total population of 63,665. This comprised 32,558 males and 31,107 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Garhwa District
#10 of 19
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#194 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dandai | Garhwa Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 46.36% | 47.94% ↓ 1.6%
| 51.93% ↓ 5.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 955 | 939 ↑ 16 | 961 ↓ 6 |
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