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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
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
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
- Marginal Workers
- 3,51,855
- Non-Workers
- 8,07,475
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 7,49,385 males (49.9%) and 7,52,953 females (50.1%) out of 15,02,338 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 7,27,561 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 71.13%, Female 46.25%, Overall %. Gender gap is 24.9%.
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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.