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★ District of Jharkhand ★

Deoghar

देवघर
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Area · — km²
Population · 14,92,073
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Deoghar — district of Jharkhand

Deoghar is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Deoghar

Sacred Hindu pilgrimage destination, home to the revered Baidyanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

District HQ
Deoghar

Must-visit places in Deoghar

temple

Baidyanath Temple

Ancient Shiva temple and major pilgrimage site, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India.

  • temple
    Naulakha Mandir

    Historic temple in Deoghar town known for its intricate architecture and religious significance.

  • historical
    Ramakrishna Mission Ashram

    Spiritual ashram dedicated to the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

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Then & Now

Deoghar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
12,24,497
Census 2011 baseline
+27.1%
Population · 2026
15,56,864
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,16,113
Census 2011 baseline
+12.0%
Households · 2026
2,42,119
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 2,663 villages

Deoghar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,33,361Census 2011
Female population
5,91,136Census 2011
Sex ratio
933 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,16,113Census 2011
SC population
1,57,157Census 2011
ST population
1,75,585Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
15,56,864+27.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,42,119RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,74,703Census 2011
Cultivators
71,061Census 2011
Agri labourers
66,843Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Deoghar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
27 of 2,663 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 34
  • PHC· 18
  • Temple· 6
  • School· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Deoghar district.

Browse by mandal

All 10 mandals of Deoghar

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2663 villages · 194 GPs
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Top villages in Deoghar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Deoghar

How many mandals and villages are in Deoghar district?

Deoghar district has 10 mandals and 2,663 revenue villages across 194 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Deoghar district?

The district headquarters of Deoghar is —.

What is the pincode of Deoghar district?

Deoghar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Deoghar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Deoghar fall under?

Deoghar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Deoghar district?

Deoghar district had a population of 14,92,073 per the 2011 Census, across 2,663 villages.

When was Deoghar district formed?

Deoghar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Deoghar district?

Major rivers in Deoghar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Deoghar

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