Purbi Singhbhum Population
Estimated population in 2026
| Estimated population of Purbi Singhbhum in 2026 | 2,788,488 |
| Estimated population of males in 2026 | 1,430,642 |
| Estimated population of males in 2026 | 1,357,846 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 2,293,919 |
| Male Population | 1,176,902 |
| Female Population | 1,117,017 |
| Area (km2) | 3,562 |
| Density/km2 | 644 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 949 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 923 |
| Literates | 1,507,699 |
| Male Literates | 856,526 |
| Female Literates | 651,173 |
| Average Literacy | 75.49% |
| Male Literacy | 83.75% |
| Female Literacy | 66.81% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 296,626 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 154,229 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 142,397 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.93% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.10% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.75% |
Purbi Singhbhum Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,550,178 |
67.58% |
1,884,396 |
| Muslims | 203,999 |
8.89% |
247,981 |
| Christian | 30,172 |
1.32% |
36,677 |
| Sikh | 38,544 |
1.68% |
46,854 |
| Buddhist | 892 |
0.04% |
1,084 |
| Jain | 1,670 |
0.07% |
2,030 |
| Not Stated | 3,097 |
0.14% |
3,765 |
| Others | 465,367 |
20.29% |
565,700 |
| Total | 2,293,919 |
100.00% |
2,788,488 |
City/Metros in Purbi Singhbhum District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Jamshedpur (Notified Area Council) | 631,364 | 767,486 |
| Mango (Notified Area Council) | 223,805 | 272,057 |