Ranchi Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Ranchi in 2024 | 3,542,566 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,817,245 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,725,321 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 2,914,253 |
| Male Population | 1,494,937 |
| Female Population | 1,419,316 |
| Area (km2) | 5,097 |
| Density/km2 | 572 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 949 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 938 |
| Literates | 1,911,433 |
| Male Literates | 1,085,244 |
| Female Literates | 826,189 |
| Average Literacy | 76.06% |
| Male Literacy | 84.26% |
| Female Literacy | 67.44% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 401,214 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 207,029 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 194,185 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.77% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.85% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.68% |
Ranchi Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,612,239 |
55.32% |
1,959,838 |
| Muslims | 410,759 |
14.09% |
499,319 |
| Christian | 193,974 |
6.66% |
235,795 |
| Sikh | 4,826 |
0.17% |
5,866 |
| Buddhist | 932 |
0.03% |
1,133 |
| Jain | 2,733 |
0.09% |
3,322 |
| Not Stated | 11,345 |
0.39% |
13,791 |
| Others | 677,445 |
23.25% |
823,502 |
| Total | 2,914,253 |
100.00% |
3,542,566 |
City/Metros in Ranchi District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi (Municipal Corporation) | 1,073,427 | 1,304,858 |