Chandwara Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Chandwara Population 2026
1,14,472 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,16,569
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 • 18.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 938
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,252
Girls 7,742
Literacy Gap
22.1% Diff Male Literacy 62.4%
Female Literacy 40.3%
SC Population
16,763
19.7% of total
ST Population
563
0.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 55%
Main Workers 19,376
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 26,950
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 29.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 56.9%
Agricultural Laborers 10.4%
Household Industries 2.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chandwara in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Chandwara in 2026 is 1,14,283. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Chandwara? ▼
The literacy rate of Chandwara is 51.74% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chandwara? ▼
The sex ratio of Chandwara is 932 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Chandwara in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Chandwara in 2027 is 1,16,569. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Chandwara population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Chandwara. The Census 2011 population was 84,914. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Chandwara in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Chandwara had a total population of 84,914. This comprised 43,961 males and 40,953 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kodarma District
#5 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#142 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Chandwara | Kodarma Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 51.74% | 52.97% ↓ 1.2%
| 51.93% ↓ 0.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 932 | 955 ↓ 23 | 961 ↓ 29 |
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