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Godda

District in JHARKHAND

Godda District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 13,13,551 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,77,927 are males while 6,35,624 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
13,13,551
📚 Literacy Rate
46.02%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
938

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Godda has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.41% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 938.

Total Children

2,41,784

18.41% of population

Boys

1,23,368

51.0%

Girls

1,18,416

49.0%

Child Sex Ratio

960

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
71.34%
Muslim
22.02%
Christian
2.88%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Godda stands at 938 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 67.84% while female literacy is at 44.14%, showing a gender gap of 23.70%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 21.26% of total population in Godda.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 13,13,551, 5,52,191 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.04% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 42.69% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 57.31% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,35,735

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,16,456

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
7,61,360

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 Godda district in JHARKHAND?

Godda district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 13,13,551 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,77,927 males and 6,35,624 females.

What is the literacy rate of Godda district?

The overall literacy rate of Godda district is N/A%. Male literacy is 67.84% and female literacy is 44.14%.

What is the sex ratio in Godda district?

The sex ratio in Godda district is 938 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Godda district?

Godda district has 2,41,784 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,23,368 are boys and 1,18,416 are girls. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Godda district?

Out of the total population of 13,13,551, 5,52,191 people (42.0%) are engaged in work activities in Godda district.