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Latehar

District in JHARKHAND

Latehar District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 7,26,978 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,69,666 are males while 3,57,312 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
7,26,978
📚 Literacy Rate
48.24%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
967

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Latehar has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.94% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 968 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 967.

Total Children

1,37,699

18.94% of population

Boys

69,971

50.8%

Girls

67,728

49.2%

Child Sex Ratio

968

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
65.07%
Muslim
9.60%
Christian
6.55%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Latehar stands at 967 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 69.97% while female literacy is at 48.68%, showing a gender gap of 21.29%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 21.31% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 45.54% of total population in Latehar.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 7,26,978, 3,13,379 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 43.11% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 37.43% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 62.57% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,17,311

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,96,068

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
4,13,599

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 Latehar district in JHARKHAND?

Latehar district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 7,26,978 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,69,666 males and 3,57,312 females.

What is the literacy rate of Latehar district?

The overall literacy rate of Latehar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 69.97% and female literacy is 48.68%.

What is the sex ratio in Latehar district?

The sex ratio in Latehar district is 967 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Latehar district?

Latehar district has 1,37,699 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 69,971 are boys and 67,728 are girls. The child sex ratio is 968 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Latehar district?

Out of the total population of 7,26,978, 3,13,379 people (43.1%) are engaged in work activities in Latehar district.