Purbi Singhbhum
District in Jharkhand
Purbi Singhbhum District of Jharkhand has a total population of 22,93,919 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,76,902 are males while 11,17,017 are females. In 2011 there were total 12,74,591 families residing in urban areas while 10,19,328 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Urban, with 44.44% living in rural areas and 55.56% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 75.49%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 22,93,919
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 75.49%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 949
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 55.6%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Purbi Singhbhum stands at 949 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 75.49%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.86% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 28.51% of total population in Purbi Singhbhum.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 22,93,919, 8,37,167 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.50% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 63.26% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 36.74% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,29,578
- Marginal Workers
- 3,07,589
- Non-Workers
- 14,56,752
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 11,76,902 males (51.3%) and 11,17,017 females (48.7%) out of 22,93,919 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 75.49% out of 15,07,699 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Purbi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand?
Purbi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand has a total population of 22,93,919 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,76,902 males and 11,17,017 females.
What is the literacy rate of Purbi Singhbhum district?
The overall literacy rate of Purbi Singhbhum district is 75.49%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in Purbi Singhbhum district?
The sex ratio in Purbi Singhbhum district is 949 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
Is Purbi Singhbhum district urban or rural?
Purbi Singhbhum district has 55.6% urban population and 44.4% rural population. The district is predominantly urban in nature.
What is the workforce participation in Purbi Singhbhum district?
Out of the total population of 22,93,919, 8,37,167 people (36.5%) are engaged in work activities in Purbi Singhbhum district.