Ranka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Ranka Population 2026
1,21,979 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,24,214
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 • 20.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 991
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 9,179
Girls 9,096
Literacy Gap
18.3% Diff Male Literacy 54.4%
Female Literacy 36.1%
SC Population
19,300
21.3% of total
ST Population
27,740
30.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 52%
Main Workers 6,167
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 40,675
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 15.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 10.9%
Agricultural Laborers 71.3%
Household Industries 1.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ranka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Ranka in 2026 is 1,21,778. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Ranka? ▼
The literacy rate of Ranka is 45.32% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Ranka? ▼
The sex ratio of Ranka is 976 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 Ranka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Ranka in 2027 is 1,24,214. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Ranka population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Ranka. The Census 2011 population was 90,483. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Ranka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Ranka had a total population of 90,483. This comprised 45,783 males and 44,700 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Garhwa District
#4 of 19
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#129 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Ranka | Garhwa Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 45.32% | 47.94% ↓ 2.6%
| 51.93% ↓ 6.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 976 | 939 ↑ 37 | 961 ↑ 15 |
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