Barwadih Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Barwadih Population 2026
1,33,450 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,35,895
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 • 19.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 969
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 9,704
Girls 9,405
Literacy Gap
17.0% Diff Male Literacy 53.5%
Female Literacy 36.5%
SC Population
19,892
20.1% of total
ST Population
50,832
51.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 12,449
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 25,084
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 20.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 33.5%
Agricultural Laborers 43.7%
Household Industries 2.3%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Barwadih in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Barwadih in 2026 is 1,33,230. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Barwadih? ▼
The literacy rate of Barwadih is 45.18% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Barwadih? ▼
The sex ratio of Barwadih is 958 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 Barwadih in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Barwadih in 2027 is 1,35,895. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Barwadih population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Barwadih. The Census 2011 population was 98,992. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Barwadih in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Barwadih had a total population of 98,992. This comprised 50,556 males and 48,436 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Latehar District
#3 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#120 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Barwadih | Latehar Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 45.18% | 47.62% ↓ 2.4%
| 51.93% ↓ 6.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 958 | 967 ↓ 9 | 961 ↓ 3 |
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