Jharkhand Statistics
Aggregated Census 2011 Data for the State
Jharkhand has a total population of 3,29,88,134 as per the 2011 Census. The state is divided into 27 districts. The census reveals that 24.05% of the population lives in urban areas while 75.95% resides in rural villages.
- Total Population
- 3,29,88,134
- Avg Literacy Rate
- 66.41%
- Avg Sex Ratio
- 948
- Urban / Rural
- 24.0% / 76.0%
Demographic Profile
The average literacy rate in Jharkhand is 66.41%. The gender ratio stands at 948 females per 1000 males.
The Scheduled Caste population in Jharkhand is 39,85,644, while Scheduled Tribes account for 86,45,042.
Workforce breakdown
In terms of workforce, Jharkhand has 1,30,98,274 total workers, with 52.06% being Main Workers.
- Main Workers
- 68,18,595
- Marginal Workers
- 62,79,679
- Non-Workers
- 1,98,89,860
Districts in Jharkhand (27)
Ranchi
#Population: 29,14,253
Literacy: 65.59%
Dhanbad
#Population: 26,84,487
Literacy: 64.15%
Giridih
#Population: 24,45,474
Literacy: 51.26%
Purbi Singhbhum
#Population: 22,93,919
Literacy: 65.73%
Purbi Singhbhum
#Population: 22,93,919
Literacy: 75.49%
Bokaro
#Population: 20,62,330
Literacy: 61.75%
Palamu
#Population: 19,39,869
Literacy: 52.82%
Hazaribagh
#Population: 17,34,495
Literacy: 58.42%
Pashchimi Singhbhum
#Population: 15,02,338
Literacy: 48.43%
Pashchimi Singhbhum
#Population: 15,02,338
Literacy: 58.63%
Deoghar
#Population: 14,92,073
Literacy: 53.18%
Garhwa
#Population: 13,22,784
Literacy: 49.4%
Dumka
#Population: 13,21,442
Literacy: 50.88%
Godda
#Population: 13,13,551
Literacy: 46.02%
Sahibganj
#Population: 11,50,567
Literacy: 42%
Saraikela-Kharsawan
#Population: 10,65,056
Literacy: 57.56%
Saraikela-Kharsawan
#Population: 10,65,056
Literacy: 67.7%
Chatra
#Population: 10,42,886
Literacy: 48.91%
Gumla
#Population: 10,25,213
Literacy: 54.6%
Ramgarh
#Population: 9,49,443
Literacy: 62.83%
Pakur
#Population: 9,00,422
Literacy: 39.19%
Jamtara
#Population: 7,91,042
Literacy: 53.89%
Latehar
#Population: 7,26,978
Literacy: 48.24%
Kodarma
#Population: 7,16,259
Literacy: 54.48%
Simdega
#Population: 5,99,578
Literacy: 57.29%
Khunti
#Population: 5,31,885
Literacy: 53.5%
Lohardaga
#Population: 4,61,790
Literacy: 56.24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jharkhand according to Census 2011?
As per the Census 2011, Jharkhand has a total population of 3,29,88,134. Out of this, 1,69,30,315 are males and 1,60,57,819 are females.
What is the literacy rate of Jharkhand?
The literacy rate of Jharkhand is 66.41% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at N/A% while female literacy is N/A%.
How many districts are there in Jharkhand?
Jharkhand has 27 districts as per the administrative divisions during Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Jharkhand?
The sex ratio of Jharkhand is 948 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is comparable to or above the national average.