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Saraikela-Kharsawan

District in JHARKHAND

Saraikela-Kharsawan District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 10,65,056 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,44,411 are males while 5,20,645 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
10,65,056
📚 Literacy Rate
57.56%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
956

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Saraikela-Kharsawan has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.98% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 943 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 956.

Total Children

1,59,596

14.98% of population

Boys

82,120

51.5%

Girls

77,476

48.5%

Child Sex Ratio

943

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
66.57%
Muslim
5.97%
Christian
0.76%
Sikh
0.10%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Saraikela-Kharsawan stands at 956 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 79.03% while female literacy is at 55.88%, showing a gender gap of 23.15%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.28% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 35.18% of total population in Saraikela-Kharsawan.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 10,65,056, 4,30,051 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.38% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 53.16% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 46.84% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,28,598

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,01,453

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,35,005

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 Saraikela-Kharsawan district in JHARKHAND?

Saraikela-Kharsawan district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 10,65,056 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,44,411 males and 5,20,645 females.

What is the literacy rate of Saraikela-Kharsawan district?

The overall literacy rate of Saraikela-Kharsawan district is N/A%. Male literacy is 79.03% and female literacy is 55.88%.

What is the sex ratio in Saraikela-Kharsawan district?

The sex ratio in Saraikela-Kharsawan district is 956 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Saraikela-Kharsawan district?

Saraikela-Kharsawan district has 1,59,596 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 82,120 are boys and 77,476 are girls. The child sex ratio is 943 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Saraikela-Kharsawan district?

Out of the total population of 10,65,056, 4,30,051 people (40.4%) are engaged in work activities in Saraikela-Kharsawan district.