Dumka
District in JHARKHAND
Dumka District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 13,21,442 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,68,514 are males while 6,52,928 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 13,21,442
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 50.88%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 977
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.61% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 966 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 977.
Total Children
2,19,449
16.61% of population
Boys
1,11,641
50.9%
Girls
1,07,808
49.1%
Child Sex Ratio
966
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Dumka stands at 977 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 72.96% while female literacy is at 48.82%, showing a gender gap of 24.14%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.02% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 43.22% of total population in Dumka.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 13,21,442, 6,24,779 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.28% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 38.01% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 61.99% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,37,479
- Marginal Workers
- 3,87,300
- Non-Workers
- 6,96,663
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 6,68,514 males (50.6%) and 6,52,928 females (49.4%) out of 13,21,442 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 6,72,409 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 72.96%, Female 48.82%, Overall %. Gender gap is 24.1%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dumka district in JHARKHAND?
Dumka district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 13,21,442 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,68,514 males and 6,52,928 females.
What is the literacy rate of Dumka district?
The overall literacy rate of Dumka district is N/A%. Male literacy is 72.96% and female literacy is 48.82%.
What is the sex ratio in Dumka district?
The sex ratio in Dumka district is 977 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Dumka district?
Dumka district has 2,19,449 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,11,641 are boys and 1,07,808 are girls. The child sex ratio is 966 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Dumka district?
Out of the total population of 13,21,442, 6,24,779 people (47.3%) are engaged in work activities in Dumka district.