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Ranchi

District in JHARKHAND

Ranchi District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 29,14,253 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 14,94,937 are males while 14,19,316 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
29,14,253
📚 Literacy Rate
65.59%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
949

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Ranchi has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.77% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 938 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 949.

Total Children

4,01,214

13.77% of population

Boys

2,07,029

51.6%

Girls

1,94,185

48.4%

Child Sex Ratio

938

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
55.32%
Muslim
14.09%
Christian
6.66%
Sikh
0.17%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Ranchi 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 84.26% while female literacy is at 67.44%, showing a gender gap of 16.82%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.25% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 35.76% of total population in Ranchi.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 29,14,253, 11,42,867 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.22% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 66.16% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 33.84% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
7,56,176

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,86,691

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
17,71,386

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 Ranchi district in JHARKHAND?

Ranchi district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 29,14,253 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 14,94,937 males and 14,19,316 females.

What is the literacy rate of Ranchi district?

The overall literacy rate of Ranchi district is N/A%. Male literacy is 84.26% and female literacy is 67.44%.

What is the sex ratio in Ranchi district?

The sex ratio in Ranchi 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 Ranchi district?

Ranchi district has 4,01,214 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,07,029 are boys and 1,94,185 are girls. The child sex ratio is 938 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Ranchi district?

Out of the total population of 29,14,253, 11,42,867 people (39.2%) are engaged in work activities in Ranchi district.