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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Jamui has changed over the decade

👶 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

Hindu
86.67%
Muslim
12.36%
Christian
0.48%
Sikh
0.01%

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,82,219

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
10,32,834

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in BIHAR

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.