Dhurki Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dhurki Population 2026
74,777 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
76,147
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 • 20.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 971
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 5,704
Girls 5,540
Literacy Gap
17.7% Diff Male Literacy 51.1%
Female Literacy 33.4%
SC Population
12,228
22.0% of total
ST Population
17,718
31.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 57%
Main Workers 7,767
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 23,684
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 8.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 14.8%
Agricultural Laborers 74.6%
Household Industries 1.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhurki in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dhurki in 2026 is 74,654. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Dhurki? ▼
The literacy rate of Dhurki is 42.52% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dhurki? ▼
The sex ratio of Dhurki is 943 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 Dhurki in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dhurki in 2027 is 76,147. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Dhurki population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Dhurki. The Census 2011 population was 55,469. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Dhurki in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dhurki had a total population of 55,469. This comprised 28,544 males and 26,925 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Garhwa District
#11 of 19
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#206 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dhurki | Garhwa Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 42.52% | 47.94% ↓ 5.4%
| 51.93% ↓ 9.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 943 | 939 ↑ 4 | 961 ↓ 18 |
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