Jamui
District in BIHAR
Jamui District of BIHAR has a total population of 17,60,405 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,16,064 are males while 8,44,341 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,60,405
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 48.77%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 922
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.43% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 956 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 922.
Total Children
3,24,513
18.43% of population
Boys
1,65,945
51.1%
Girls
1,58,568
48.9%
Child Sex Ratio
956
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Jamui stands at 922 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 71.24% while female literacy is at 47.28%, showing a gender gap of 23.96%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.19% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.48% of total population in Jamui.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 17,60,405, 7,27,571 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 41.33% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 61.21% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 38.79% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,45,352
- Marginal Workers
- 2,82,219
- Non-Workers
- 10,32,834
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 9,16,064 males (52.0%) and 8,44,341 females (48.0%) out of 17,60,405 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 8,58,588 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 71.24%, Female 47.28%, Overall %. Gender gap is 24.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jamui district in BIHAR?
Jamui district in BIHAR has a total population of 17,60,405 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,16,064 males and 8,44,341 females.
What is the literacy rate of Jamui district?
The overall literacy rate of Jamui district is N/A%. Male literacy is 71.24% and female literacy is 47.28%.
What is the sex ratio in Jamui district?
The sex ratio in Jamui district is 922 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Jamui district?
Jamui district has 3,24,513 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,65,945 are boys and 1,58,568 are girls. The child sex ratio is 956 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Jamui district?
Out of the total population of 17,60,405, 7,27,571 people (41.3%) are engaged in work activities in Jamui district.