Garu Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Garu Population 2026
40,812 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
41,560
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 • 20.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 982
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,179
Girls 3,123
Literacy Gap
20.2% Diff Male Literacy 55.7%
Female Literacy 35.5%
SC Population
1,475
4.9% of total
ST Population
24,199
79.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 45%
Main Workers 8,941
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 4,768
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 16.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 40.7%
Agricultural Laborers 41.0%
Household Industries 1.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Garu in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Garu in 2026 is 40,745. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Garu? ▼
The literacy rate of Garu is 45.61% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Garu? ▼
The sex ratio of Garu is 988 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 Garu in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Garu in 2027 is 41,560. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Garu population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Garu. The Census 2011 population was 30,274. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Garu in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Garu had a total population of 30,274. This comprised 15,227 males and 15,047 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Latehar District
#9 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#247 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Garu | Latehar Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 45.61% | 47.62% ↓ 2.0%
| 51.93% ↓ 6.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 988 | 967 ↑ 21 | 961 ↑ 27 |
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