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Jashpur

District in CHHATTISGARH

Jashpur District of CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 8,51,669 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,24,747 are males while 4,26,922 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
8,51,669
📚 Literacy Rate
58.17%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1005

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Jashpur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.36% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 980 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1005.

Total Children

1,22,266

14.36% of population

Boys

61,744

50.5%

Girls

60,522

49.5%

Child Sex Ratio

980

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
73.91%
Muslim
1.80%
Christian
22.26%
Sikh
0.06%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Jashpur stands at 1005 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 77.32% while female literacy is at 58.61%, showing a gender gap of 18.71%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.74% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 62.28% of total population in Jashpur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 8,51,669, 4,87,360 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 57.22% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 59.78% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 40.22% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,91,349

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,96,011

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
3,64,309

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in CHHATTISGARH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jashpur district in CHHATTISGARH?

Jashpur district in CHHATTISGARH has a total population of 8,51,669 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,24,747 males and 4,26,922 females.

What is the literacy rate of Jashpur district?

The overall literacy rate of Jashpur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 77.32% and female literacy is 58.61%.

What is the sex ratio in Jashpur district?

The sex ratio in Jashpur district is 1005 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Jashpur district?

Jashpur district has 1,22,266 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 61,744 are boys and 60,522 are girls. The child sex ratio is 980 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Jashpur district?

Out of the total population of 8,51,669, 4,87,360 people (57.2%) are engaged in work activities in Jashpur district.