Dumka District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Dumka, a district of Jharkhand
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Jharkhand. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Dumka District of Jharkhand.
In 2011, Dumka had population of 1,321,442 of which male and female were 668,514 and 652,928 respectively. In 2001 census, Dumka had a population of 1,106,521 of which males
were 563,850 and remaining 542,671 were females. Dumka District population
constituted 4.01 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Dumka District was at 4.11
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 19.42 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Dumka District recorded increase
of 16.37 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Dumka Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Dumka in 2011 were 61.02 compared to 61.02 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 72.96 and 48.82 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 62.86 and 32.35 in Dumka District. Total literate in Dumka District were 672,409 of which male and female were 406,275 and 266,134 respectively. In 2001, Dumka District had 434,913 in its district.
Dumka Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Dumka, it stood at 977 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 962. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 966 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 975 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Dumka District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.06 % | 1,044,726 |
| Muslims | 8.09 % | 106,865 |
| Christian | 6.54 % | 86,404 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 234 |
| Buddhist | 0.02 % | 267 |
| Jain | 0.01 % | 162 |
| Others | 5.95 % | 78,622 |
| Not Stated | 0.31 % | 4,162 |
Dumka Population 2024
What is the population of Dumka district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Dumka was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Dumka 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,321,442 | 13.21 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 1,530,000 | 15.40 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 1,560,000 | 15.61 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 1,570,000 | 15.80 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 1,590,000 | 15.96 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 1,600,000 | 16.10 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 1,620,000 | 16.21 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 1,630,000 | 16.31 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 1,640,000 | 16.40 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 1,640,000 | 16.48 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 1,650,000 | 16.54 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 1,650,000 | 16.59 Lakhs |
Dumka Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13.21 Lakhs | 11.07 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 1,321,442 | 1,106,521 |
| Male | 668,514 | 563,850 |
| Female | 652,928 | 542,671 |
| Population Growth | 19.42% | 16.37% |
| Area Sq. Km | 3,761 | 4,404 |
| Density/km2 | 351 | 251 |
| Proportion to Jharkhand Population | 4.01% | 4.11% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 977 | 962 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 966 | 975 |
| Average Literacy | 61.02 | 47.94 |
| Male Literacy | 72.96 | 62.86 |
| Female Literacy | 48.82 | 32.35 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 219,449 | 199,238 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 16.61% | 18.01% |
Dumka Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Dumka. There were total 219,449 children under age of 0-6 against 199,238 of 2001 census. Of total 219,449 male and female were 111,641 and 107,808 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 966 compared to 975 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 16.61 percent of Dumka District compared to 18.01 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.4 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Dumka Houseless Data
In 2011, total 180 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Dumka district of Jharkhand. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 694. This approx 0.052518385218572% of total population of Dumka district.
Dumka District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Dumka district for 2011 is 351 people per sq. km. In 2001, Dumka district density was at 251 people per sq. km. Dumka district administers 3,761 square kilometers of areas.
Dumka District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Dumka population for 2011 census, 6.82 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 90,178 people lives in urban areas of which males are 47,586 and females are 42,592.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Dumka district is 895 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Dumka district was 918 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 11,645 of which males and females were 6,071 and 5,574. This child population figure of Dumka district is 12.76 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Dumka district as per census 2011 is 83.72 % of which males and females are 89.16 % and 77.62 % literates respectively.
In actual number 65,749 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 37,014 and 28,735 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 93.18 % population of Dumka districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Dumka district population living in rural areas is 1,231,264 of which males and females are 620,928 and 610,336 respectively.
In rural areas of Dumka district, sex ratio is 983 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Dumka district is considered, figure is 968 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 207,804 in rural areas of which males were 105,570 and females were 102,234. The child population comprises 17.00 % of total rural population of Dumka district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Dumka district is 59.28 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 71.65 and 46.72 percent respectively.
In total, 606,660 people were literate of which males and females were 369,261 and 237,399 respectively.
All details regarding Dumka District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Dumka District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 93.18 % | 6.82 % |
| Total Population | 1,231,264 | 90,178 |
| Male Population | 620,928 | 47,586 |
| Female Population | 610,336 | 42,592 |
| Sex Ratio | 983 | 895 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 968 | 918 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 207,804 | 11,645 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 105,570 | 6,071 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 102,234 | 5,574 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 16.88 % | 12.91 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 17.00 % | 12.76 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 16.75 % | 13.09 % |
| Literates | 606,660 | 65,749 |
| Male Literates | 369,261 | 37,014 |
| Female Literates | 237,399 | 28,735 |
| Average Literacy | 59.28 % | 83.72 % |
| Male Literacy | 71.65 % | 89.16 % |
| Female Literacy | 46.72 % | 77.62 % |
City/Metros in Dumka District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Dumka District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Dumka District | |||
| Cities inside Dumka District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Dumka District | |||