Bolba Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bolba Population 2026
41,502 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
42,263
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 • 15.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 958
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,465
Girls 2,362
Literacy Gap
13.2% Diff Male Literacy 60.0%
Female Literacy 46.8%
SC Population
2,109
6.9% of total
ST Population
22,433
72.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 59%
Main Workers 11,513
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,621
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 6.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 56.5%
Agricultural Laborers 34.7%
Household Industries 2.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bolba in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bolba in 2026 is 41,434. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Bolba? ▼
The literacy rate of Bolba is 53.34% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bolba? ▼
The sex ratio of Bolba is 1022 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 Bolba in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bolba in 2027 is 42,263. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Bolba population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Bolba. The Census 2011 population was 30,786. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Bolba in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bolba had a total population of 30,786. This comprised 15,223 males and 15,563 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Simdega District
#9 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#245 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bolba | Simdega Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 53.34% | 56.48% ↓ 3.1%
| 51.93% ↑ 1.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 1022 | 997 ↑ 25 | 961 ↑ 61 |
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