Dhanbad Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Dhanbad in 2025 | 3,263,262 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,709,080 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 1,554,182 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 2,684,487 |
| Male Population | 1,405,956 |
| Female Population | 1,278,531 |
| Area (km2) | 2,040 |
| Density/km2 | 1,316 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 909 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 916 |
| Literates | 1,722,204 |
| Male Literates | 1,014,950 |
| Female Literates | 707,254 |
| Average Literacy | 74.52% |
| Male Literacy | 83.81% |
| Female Literacy | 64.29% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 373,394 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 194,879 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 178,515 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.91% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.86% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.96% |
Dhanbad Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,149,480 |
80.07% |
2,612,908 |
| Muslims | 431,762 |
16.08% |
524,850 |
| Christian | 11,243 |
0.42% |
13,667 |
| Sikh | 9,727 |
0.36% |
11,824 |
| Buddhist | 331 |
0.01% |
402 |
| Jain | 1,268 |
0.05% |
1,541 |
| Not Stated | 3,494 |
0.13% |
4,247 |
| Others | 77,182 |
2.88% |
93,822 |
| Total | 2,684,487 |
100.00% |
3,263,262 |
City/Metros in Dhanbad District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanbad (Municipal Corporation) | 1,162,472 | 1,413,101 |