Chitarpur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Chitarpur Population 2026
95,311 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
97,057
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 • 14.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 907
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 5,332
Girls 4,837
Literacy Gap
15.0% Diff Male Literacy 74.5%
Female Literacy 59.5%
SC Population
3,794
5.4% of total
ST Population
7,150
10.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 28%
Main Workers 15,977
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 3,716
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 53.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 29.8%
Agricultural Laborers 12.1%
Household Industries 4.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chitarpur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Chitarpur in 2026 is 95,154. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Chitarpur? ▼
The literacy rate of Chitarpur is 67.29% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chitarpur? ▼
The sex ratio of Chitarpur is 925 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Chitarpur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Chitarpur in 2027 is 97,057. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Chitarpur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Chitarpur. The Census 2011 population was 70,701. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Chitarpur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Chitarpur had a total population of 70,701. This comprised 36,737 males and 33,964 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Ramgarh District
#5 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#179 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Chitarpur | Ramgarh Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 67.29% | 62.49% ↑ 4.8%
| 51.93% ↑ 15.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 925 | 925 ↑ 0 | 961 ↓ 36 |
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