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Chatra

District in JHARKHAND

Chatra District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 10,42,886 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,33,935 are males while 5,08,951 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
10,42,886
📚 Literacy Rate
48.91%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
953

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Chatra has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.73% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 953.

Total Children

1,95,321

18.73% of population

Boys

99,312

50.8%

Girls

96,009

49.2%

Child Sex Ratio

967

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
86.60%
Muslim
11.19%
Christian
0.63%
Sikh
0.09%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Chatra stands at 953 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 69.92% while female literacy is at 49.92%, showing a gender gap of 20.00%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 32.65% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.37% of total population in Chatra.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 10,42,886, 3,97,690 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.13% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 49.16% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 50.84% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,95,502

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,02,188

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,45,196

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in JHARKHAND

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chatra district in JHARKHAND?

Chatra district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 10,42,886 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,33,935 males and 5,08,951 females.

What is the literacy rate of Chatra district?

The overall literacy rate of Chatra district is N/A%. Male literacy is 69.92% and female literacy is 49.92%.

What is the sex ratio in Chatra district?

The sex ratio in Chatra district is 953 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Chatra district?

Chatra district has 1,95,321 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 99,312 are boys and 96,009 are girls. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Chatra district?

Out of the total population of 10,42,886, 3,97,690 people (38.1%) are engaged in work activities in Chatra district.