Palamu
District in JHARKHAND
Palamu District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 19,39,869 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,06,302 are males while 9,33,567 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 19,39,869
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 52.82%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 928
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.00% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 945 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 928.
Total Children
3,29,728
17.00% of population
Boys
1,69,543
51.4%
Girls
1,60,185
48.6%
Child Sex Ratio
945
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Palamu stands at 928 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 74.3% while female literacy is at 52.09%, showing a gender gap of 22.21%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 27.65% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9.34% of total population in Palamu.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 19,39,869, 7,13,175 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.76% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 39.78% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 60.22% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,83,702
- Marginal Workers
- 4,29,473
- Non-Workers
- 12,26,694
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 1,47,459
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Population: 73,799
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Population: 67,886
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Population: 38,888
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Population: 1,04,983
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Population: 50,345
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Population: 1,34,536
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Population: 46,957
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Population: 46,856
Tarhasi
Population: 81,297
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Population: 1,57,850
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Population: 66,417
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Population: 1,00,222
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Population: 2,01,596
Chainpur
Population: 2,26,550
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 10,06,302 males (51.9%) and 9,33,567 females (48.1%) out of 19,39,869 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 10,24,563 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 74.3%, Female 52.09%, Overall %. Gender gap is 22.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Palamu district in JHARKHAND?
Palamu district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 19,39,869 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,06,302 males and 9,33,567 females.
What is the literacy rate of Palamu district?
The overall literacy rate of Palamu district is N/A%. Male literacy is 74.3% and female literacy is 52.09%.
What is the sex ratio in Palamu district?
The sex ratio in Palamu district is 928 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Palamu district?
Palamu district has 3,29,728 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,69,543 are boys and 1,60,185 are girls. The child sex ratio is 945 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Palamu district?
Out of the total population of 19,39,869, 7,13,175 people (36.8%) are engaged in work activities in Palamu district.