However, it has to be borne in mind that modern mining operations are highly mechanised.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Religara had a total population of 8,239, of which 4,270 (52%) were males and 3,969 (48%) were females.

The total number of literate persons in Religara was 5,547 (76.58% of the population over 6 years).

According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Hazaribagh, Religara covered an area of 3.33 km2.

Among the civic amenities, it had 13 km roads with open drains, the protected water supply involved uncovered well, tapwater from untreated sources and service reservoir.

[7] Patratu railway station, on the Barkakana-Son Nagar line, serves this area.