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Jharkhand Population 2026

Jharkhand is a state in the eastern region of India. It is the 15th largest state by area and the 14th largest by population. The state was formed in 2000 after a bifurcation from Bihar. As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of  Jharkhand in 2011 was 32,988,134 (3.29 Crore)

Estimated population of Jharkhand in 2026 is 40,658,000 (4 Crore)

Future Population Projection

YearPopulation
201132,988,000
201635,800,000
202138,471,000
202640,958,000
203143,209,000
203645,155,000

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Decadal Growth (2011-2021)

Jharkhand has a population growth rate of 2011-2021 of 16.40%. Its estimated population in 2021 is 3.85 Crore, an increase of around 56 lakhs from 2011.

JharkhandCensus 20112026 
Total Population32,988,134 (3.29 Crore)40,957,000
Male Population16,930,31520,934,000
Female Population16,057,81920,024,000
Total Area79710 sq. km–
Pop. Density414483
Sex Ratio948953
Average Literacy (%)66.40%74.30%
Median Age22.125.25
Population Growth rate16.4012.5
Fertility Rate2.782.17
Life Expectancy (Male)68.4070.4
Life Expectancy (Female)69.0671.76
Formation15-Nov-00–
Capital CityRanchi–

Source: Census 2011 & Census Population estimate report 

Jharkhand Historical Population

Jharkhand has a population growth rate of  22.42% during 2001-2011. In 1910 Population of Jharkhand was 60 lakh & the Year 2021 it’s estimated to reach 3.9 Crore, an increase of almost 3.3  Crore. 

Let’s look at decade population & percentage change from the Year 1910 to 2021

Census YearPopulationAbsolute ChangePercentage Change
19016,068,233––
19116,747,122+678,889   +11.19         
19216,767,770+20,648   +.31         
19317,908,737+1,140,967   +16.86         
19418,868,069+959,332   +12.13         
19519,697,254+829,185   +9.35         
196111,606,489+1,909,235   +19.69         
197114,227,133+2,620,644   +22.58         
198117,612,069+3,384,936   +23.79         
199121,843,911+4,231,842   +24.03         
200126,945,829+5,101,918   +23.36         
201132,988,134+6,042,305   +22.42         

Source: Census 2011 & Census Population Projection report

Top Cities in Jharkhand
  1. Dhanbad
  2. Ranchi
  3. Jamshedpur
  4. Bokaro Steel City
  5. Mango
  6. Deoghar
  7. Adityapur
  8. Hazaribag
  9. Chas
  10. Giridih

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Rajeev Rana is an independent writer and researcher with a strong interest in history, population studies, and demographic trends in India and North America. He has been writing on demography-related topics for over five years, focusing on census data, migration patterns, ethnicity, and regional population changes. While not a formally certified demographer, Rajeev closely follows official data releases from government sources, census authorities, and reputable research institutions. His work aims to present complex demographic information in a clear, accessible, and neutral manner for readers seeking factual insights and broader context. Rajeev contributes to multiple informational websites and has particular familiarity with demographic and regional trends in the Delhi NCR region. His writing is driven by curiosity, data interpretation, and a commitment to accuracy rather than advocacy or opinion

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