# Jamshedpur, Purbi Singhbhum (Jharkhand) – City Population

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City · Purbi Singhbhum, Jharkhand 

# Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur is a city in Golmuri-Cum-Jugsalai sub-district of Purbi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand (NAC + OG). The 2011 Census counted **677,350 people** in 139,529 households. Literacy was 86.4%.

- 677,350people (2011)
- 139,529households
- 86.4%literacy
- 240census wards

## Population of Jamshedpur

■ Jamshedpur · ■ Purbi Singhbhum urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****86.4%**

**85.3%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****918**

**924

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****884**

**896

Working population ****31.2%**

**30.6%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Jamshedpur

Of every 100 households in Jamshedpur in 2011, 94 had electricity, 86 a toilet at home and 67 cooked with LPG; 78 had a mobile phone, 55 a two-wheeler and 15 a car.

■ Jamshedpur · ■ Purbi Singhbhum urban average

Electricity for lighting ****94%**

**93%

Toilet within the home ****86%**

**81%

No toilet (open defecation) ****10%**

**17%

Tap water ****75%**

**52%

Drinking water within premises ****80%**

**73%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****67%**

**60%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****8%**

**12%

Use banking services ****82%**

**78%

Television ****80%**

**74%

Mobile phone ****78%**

**76%

Computer with internet ****11%**

**8%

Two-wheeler ****55%**

**49%

Car / jeep / van ****15%**

**12%

None of these assets ****5%**

**6%

Own their home ****52%**

**58%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Jamshedpur work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 193,438 (91%) · **■** Household industry 3,682 (2%) · **■** Farming 1,274 (1%) · **■** Marginal 13,144 (6%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Jamshedpur changed?

From 5,672 in 1911 to 677,350 in 2011.

**1911

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1961

**1971

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Jamshedpur in numbers and road distances

- Density11,327 per km²
- Annual rainfall1,030 mm
- Temperature range5 °C to 46 °C

### Road distances

- Ranchi (state capital)135 km by road
- Mango (city of 1 lakh+)5 km by road
- Tatanagar (railway station)6 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Jamshedpur

### Civic services

- Pucca roads1,151 km
- DrainageOpen and closed drains
- Flush toilets114,801
- Water storage68,628 kl
- Fire serviceIn town
- Electricity — homes128,994
- Electricity — industry182

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals27 · 1,000 beds · 66 doctors
- ●Dispensaries144
- ●Nursing homes32 · 1,850 beds
- ●Veterinary hospitals2 · 5 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools266 govt · 31 private
- ●Senior secondary schools2 govt · 19 private
- ●Medical colleges1 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks34
- Private banks16
- Co-operative banks2

**Main manufactured goods:** auto component, machine and febrication and steel items light and haevy.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Jamshedpur

- Hospitals62 in Jamshedpur
- Banks182 in Jamshedpur
- ATMs91 in Jamshedpur
- Petrol pumps29 in Jamshedpur
- Hotels139 in Jamshedpur
- Shopping malls14 in Jamshedpur
- Schools56 in Jamshedpur
- Colleges and universities42 in Jamshedpur
- Cinemas4 in Jamshedpur
- Pharmacies22 in Jamshedpur
- Restaurants182 in Jamshedpur
- Police stations2 in Jamshedpur
- Dental clinics35 in Jamshedpur

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Jamshedpur ward list (2011)

- Ward 24245,986 people
- Ward 1387,973 people
- Ward 2257,680 people
- Ward 2246,968 people
- Ward 1216,194 people
- Ward 106,144 people

[Full ward list (240 wards) →](https://wherepedia.org/india/jharkhand/purbi-singhbhum/golmuri-cum-jugsalai/jamshedpur/wards/)

## Know before you go: Jamshedpur

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) · Ranchi105 km
- Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) · Durgapur141 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 04:59) and shortest in Dec (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:02).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Jamshedpur?677,350 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Jamshedpur in?Purbi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
- What was the population of Jamshedpur in 1911?5,672
- How many wards does Jamshedpur have?240 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Jamshedpur?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Jamshedpur?Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 105 km in a straight line