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Purbi Singhbhum

District in JHARKHAND

Purbi Singhbhum District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 22,93,919 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,76,902 are males while 11,17,017 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
22,93,919
📚 Literacy Rate
65.73%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
949

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Purbi Singhbhum has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.93% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 923 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 949.

Total Children

2,96,626

12.93% of population

Boys

1,54,229

52.0%

Girls

1,42,397

48.0%

Child Sex Ratio

923

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
67.58%
Muslim
8.89%
Christian
1.32%
Sikh
1.68%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Purbi Singhbhum stands at 949 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 83.75% while female literacy is at 66.81%, showing a gender gap of 16.94%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.86% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 28.51% of total population in Purbi Singhbhum.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 22,93,919, 8,37,167 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.50% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 63.26% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 36.74% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,29,578

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,07,589

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
14,56,752

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 Purbi Singhbhum district in JHARKHAND?

Purbi Singhbhum district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 22,93,919 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,76,902 males and 11,17,017 females.

What is the literacy rate of Purbi Singhbhum district?

The overall literacy rate of Purbi Singhbhum district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.75% and female literacy is 66.81%.

What is the sex ratio in Purbi Singhbhum district?

The sex ratio in Purbi Singhbhum district is 949 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Purbi Singhbhum district?

Purbi Singhbhum district has 2,96,626 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,54,229 are boys and 1,42,397 are girls. The child sex ratio is 923 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Purbi Singhbhum district?

Out of the total population of 22,93,919, 8,37,167 people (36.5%) are engaged in work activities in Purbi Singhbhum district.