Pashchimi Singhbhum
District in Jharkhand
Pashchimi Singhbhum District of Jharkhand has a total population of 15,02,338 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,49,385 are males while 7,52,953 are females. In 2011 there were total 2,18,034 families residing in urban areas while 12,84,304 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 85.49% living in rural areas and 14.51% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 58.63%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 15,02,338
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 58.63%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1005
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 14.5%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Pashchimi Singhbhum stands at 1005 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 58.63%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.79% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 67.31% of total population in Pashchimi Singhbhum.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 15,02,338, 6,94,863 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 46.25% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 49.36% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 50.64% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,43,008
- Marginal Workers
- 3,51,855
- Non-Workers
- 8,07,475
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 7,49,385 males (49.9%) and 7,52,953 females (50.1%) out of 15,02,338 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 58.63% out of 7,27,561 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand?
Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand has a total population of 15,02,338 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,49,385 males and 7,52,953 females.
What is the literacy rate of Pashchimi Singhbhum district?
The overall literacy rate of Pashchimi Singhbhum district is 58.63%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in Pashchimi Singhbhum district?
The sex ratio in Pashchimi Singhbhum district is 1005 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
Is Pashchimi Singhbhum district urban or rural?
Pashchimi Singhbhum district has 14.5% urban population and 85.5% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
What is the workforce participation in Pashchimi Singhbhum district?
Out of the total population of 15,02,338, 6,94,863 people (46.3%) are engaged in work activities in Pashchimi Singhbhum district.