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Sahibganj

District in JHARKHAND

Sahibganj District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 11,50,567 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,89,391 are males while 5,61,176 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
11,50,567
📚 Literacy Rate
42%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
952

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Sahibganj has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 19.29% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 952.

Total Children

2,21,955

19.29% of population

Boys

1,13,220

51.0%

Girls

1,08,735

49.0%

Child Sex Ratio

960

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
54.59%
Muslim
34.61%
Christian
7.23%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Sahibganj stands at 952 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 60.34% while female literacy is at 43.31%, showing a gender gap of 17.03%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.29% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 26.80% of total population in Sahibganj.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 11,50,567, 4,90,202 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.61% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 65.80% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 34.20% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,22,572

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,67,630

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,60,365

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 Sahibganj district in JHARKHAND?

Sahibganj district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 11,50,567 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,89,391 males and 5,61,176 females.

What is the literacy rate of Sahibganj district?

The overall literacy rate of Sahibganj district is N/A%. Male literacy is 60.34% and female literacy is 43.31%.

What is the sex ratio in Sahibganj district?

The sex ratio in Sahibganj district is 952 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Sahibganj district?

Sahibganj district has 2,21,955 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,13,220 are boys and 1,08,735 are girls. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Sahibganj district?

Out of the total population of 11,50,567, 4,90,202 people (42.6%) are engaged in work activities in Sahibganj district.