Godda
District in JHARKHAND
As of 2026 estimates, Godda 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 938.
Godda District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 13,13,551 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,77,927 are males while 6,35,624 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 13,13,551
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 938
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Godda has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.41% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 938.
Total Children
2,41,784
18.41% of population
Boys
1,23,368
51.0%
Girls
1,18,416
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
960
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Godda?
The text sex ratio of Godda stands at 938 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 67.84% while female literacy is at 44.14%, showing a gender gap of 23.70%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 21.26% of total population in Godda.
What is the workforce statistics of Godda?
Out of the total population of 13,13,551, 5,52,191 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.04% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 42.69% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 57.31% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,35,735
- Marginal Workers
- 3,16,456
- Non-Workers
- 7,61,360
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Godda?
Population breakdown: 6,77,927 males (51.6%) and 6,35,624 females (48.4%) out of 13,13,551 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Godda?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 6,04,519 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Godda?
Literacy rates: Male 67.84%, Female 44.14%, Overall %. Gender gap is 23.7%.
Other Districts in JHARKHAND
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Godda district in JHARKHAND?
Godda district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 13,13,551 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,77,927 males and 6,35,624 females.
What is the literacy rate of Godda district?
The overall literacy rate of Godda district is N/A%. Male literacy is 67.84% and female literacy is 44.14%.
What is the sex ratio in Godda district?
The sex ratio in Godda district is 938 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Godda district?
Godda district has 2,41,784 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,23,368 are boys and 1,18,416 are girls. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Godda district?
Out of the total population of 13,13,551, 5,52,191 people (42.0%) are engaged in work activities in Godda 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.