Daru Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Daru Population 2026
70,512 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
71,804
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 • 15.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 919
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,143
Girls 3,807
Literacy Gap
17.8% Diff Male Literacy 68.9%
Female Literacy 51.1%
SC Population
10,361
19.8% of total
ST Population
2,038
3.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 37%
Main Workers 9,624
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,743
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 33.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 32.6%
Agricultural Laborers 31.2%
Household Industries 3.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Daru in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Daru in 2026 is 70,396. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Daru? ▼
The literacy rate of Daru is 60.28% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Daru? ▼
The sex ratio of Daru is 936 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Daru in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Daru in 2027 is 71,804. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Daru population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Daru. The Census 2011 population was 52,305. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Daru in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Daru had a total population of 52,305. This comprised 27,022 males and 25,283 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Hazaribagh District
#14 of 16
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#212 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Daru | Hazaribagh Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 60.28% | 56.92% ↑ 3.4%
| 51.93% ↑ 8.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 936 | 951 ↓ 15 | 961 ↓ 25 |
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