Jaldega Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Jaldega Population 2026
86,663 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
88,251
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 • 16.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 990
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 5,296
Girls 5,244
Literacy Gap
14.7% Diff Male Literacy 61.6%
Female Literacy 46.9%
SC Population
2,317
3.6% of total
ST Population
53,309
82.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 46%
Main Workers 15,709
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 14,124
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 6.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 72.4%
Agricultural Laborers 18.0%
Household Industries 3.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jaldega in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Jaldega in 2026 is 86,520. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Jaldega? ▼
The literacy rate of Jaldega is 54.25% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Jaldega? ▼
The sex ratio of Jaldega is 999 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 Jaldega in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Jaldega in 2027 is 88,251. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Jaldega population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Jaldega. The Census 2011 population was 64,286. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Jaldega in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Jaldega had a total population of 64,286. This comprised 32,167 males and 32,119 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Simdega District
#5 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#191 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Jaldega | Simdega Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 54.25% | 56.48% ↓ 2.2%
| 51.93% ↑ 2.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 999 | 997 ↑ 2 | 961 ↑ 38 |
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