Garhwa
District in JHARKHAND
As of 2026 estimates, Garhwa population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 935.
Garhwa District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 13,22,784 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,83,575 are males while 6,39,209 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 13,22,784
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 935
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Garhwa has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.12% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 935.
Total Children
2,39,664
18.12% of population
Boys
1,22,305
51.0%
Girls
1,17,359
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
960
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Garhwa?
The text sex ratio of Garhwa stands at 935 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 72.19% while female literacy is at 47.58%, showing a gender gap of 24.61%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 24.19% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 15.56% of total population in Garhwa.
What is the workforce statistics of Garhwa?
Out of the total population of 13,22,784, 5,71,431 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 43.20% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 30.65% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 69.35% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,75,126
- Marginal Workers
- 3,96,305
- Non-Workers
- 7,51,353
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
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What is the sex ratio of Garhwa?
Population breakdown: 6,83,575 males (51.7%) and 6,39,209 females (48.3%) out of 13,22,784 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Garhwa?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 6,53,476 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Garhwa?
Literacy rates: Male 72.19%, Female 47.58%, Overall %. Gender gap is 24.6%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Garhwa district in JHARKHAND?
Garhwa district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 13,22,784 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,83,575 males and 6,39,209 females.
What is the literacy rate of Garhwa district?
The overall literacy rate of Garhwa district is N/A%. Male literacy is 72.19% and female literacy is 47.58%.
What is the sex ratio in Garhwa district?
The sex ratio in Garhwa district is 935 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Garhwa district?
Garhwa district has 2,39,664 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,22,305 are boys and 1,17,359 are girls. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Garhwa district?
Out of the total population of 13,22,784, 5,71,431 people (43.2%) are engaged in work activities in Garhwa district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.