Dhanbad
District in JHARKHAND
Dhanbad District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 26,84,487 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 14,05,956 are males while 12,78,531 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 26,84,487
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 64.15%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 909
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Dhanbad has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.91% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 916 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 909.
Total Children
3,73,394
13.91% of population
Boys
1,94,879
52.2%
Girls
1,78,515
47.8%
Child Sex Ratio
916
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Dhanbad stands at 909 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 83.81% while female literacy is at 64.29%, showing a gender gap of 19.52%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.29% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 8.68% of total population in Dhanbad.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 26,84,487, 8,44,504 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 31.46% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 64.74% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 35.26% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,46,714
- Marginal Workers
- 2,97,790
- Non-Workers
- 18,39,983
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 14,05,956 males (52.4%) and 12,78,531 females (47.6%) out of 26,84,487 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 17,22,204 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 83.81%, Female 64.29%, Overall %. Gender gap is 19.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhanbad district in JHARKHAND?
Dhanbad district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 26,84,487 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 14,05,956 males and 12,78,531 females.
What is the literacy rate of Dhanbad district?
The overall literacy rate of Dhanbad district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.81% and female literacy is 64.29%.
What is the sex ratio in Dhanbad district?
The sex ratio in Dhanbad district is 909 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Dhanbad district?
Dhanbad district has 3,73,394 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,94,879 are boys and 1,78,515 are girls. The child sex ratio is 916 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Dhanbad district?
Out of the total population of 26,84,487, 8,44,504 people (31.5%) are engaged in work activities in Dhanbad district.