Peshrar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Peshrar Population 2026
41,868 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
42,635
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 • 19.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 1004
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,090
Girls 3,101
Literacy Gap
20.6% Diff Male Literacy 53.6%
Female Literacy 33.0%
SC Population
1,173
3.8% of total
ST Population
25,641
82.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 52%
Main Workers 6,336
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,661
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 6.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 54.6%
Agricultural Laborers 34.5%
Household Industries 4.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Peshrar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Peshrar in 2026 is 41,799. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Peshrar? ▼
The literacy rate of Peshrar is 43.44% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Peshrar? ▼
The sex ratio of Peshrar is 970 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 Peshrar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Peshrar in 2027 is 42,635. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Peshrar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Peshrar. The Census 2011 population was 31,057. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Peshrar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Peshrar had a total population of 31,057. This comprised 15,764 males and 15,293 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Lohardaga District
#7 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#243 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Peshrar | Lohardaga Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 43.44% | 53.95% ↓ 10.5%
| 51.93% ↓ 8.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 970 | 987 ↓ 17 | 961 ↑ 9 |
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