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Pashchimi Singhbhum

District in JHARKHAND

Pashchimi Singhbhum District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 15,02,338 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,49,385 are males while 7,52,953 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
15,02,338
📚 Literacy Rate
48.43%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1005

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Pashchimi Singhbhum has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.41% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 983 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1005.

Total Children

2,61,493

17.41% of population

Boys

1,31,836

50.4%

Girls

1,29,657

49.6%

Child Sex Ratio

983

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
28.22%
Muslim
2.54%
Christian
5.83%
Sikh
0.06%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Pashchimi Singhbhum stands at 1005 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 71.13% while female literacy is at 46.25%, showing a gender gap of 24.88%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.79% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 67.31% of total population in Pashchimi Singhbhum.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 15,02,338, 6,94,863 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 46.25% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 49.36% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 50.64% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,43,008

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,51,855

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
8,07,475

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 Pashchimi Singhbhum district in JHARKHAND?

Pashchimi Singhbhum district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 15,02,338 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,49,385 males and 7,52,953 females.

What is the literacy rate of Pashchimi Singhbhum district?

The overall literacy rate of Pashchimi Singhbhum district is N/A%. Male literacy is 71.13% and female literacy is 46.25%.

What is the sex ratio in Pashchimi Singhbhum district?

The sex ratio in Pashchimi Singhbhum district is 1005 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Pashchimi Singhbhum district?

Pashchimi Singhbhum district has 2,61,493 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,31,836 are boys and 1,29,657 are girls. The child sex ratio is 983 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Pashchimi Singhbhum district?

Out of the total population of 15,02,338, 6,94,863 people (46.3%) are engaged in work activities in Pashchimi Singhbhum district.