Kersai Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kersai Population 2026
52,869 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
53,838
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 • 15.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 978
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,127
Girls 3,058
Literacy Gap
11.9% Diff Male Literacy 63.1%
Female Literacy 51.2%
SC Population
2,014
5.1% of total
ST Population
31,505
80.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 46%
Main Workers 8,929
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,083
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 7.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 60.0%
Agricultural Laborers 30.5%
Household Industries 2.3%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kersai in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kersai in 2026 is 52,782. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kersai? ▼
The literacy rate of Kersai is 57.11% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kersai? ▼
The sex ratio of Kersai is 1003 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 Kersai in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kersai in 2027 is 53,838. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kersai population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kersai. The Census 2011 population was 39,218. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kersai in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kersai had a total population of 39,218. This comprised 19,582 males and 19,636 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Simdega District
#7 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#232 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kersai | Simdega Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 57.11% | 56.48% ↑ 0.6%
| 51.93% ↑ 5.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 1003 | 997 ↑ 6 | 961 ↑ 42 |
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