Saraikela-Kharsawan
District in Jharkhand
Saraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand has a total population of 10,65,056 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,44,411 are males while 5,20,645 are females. In 2011 there were total 2,58,746 families residing in urban areas while 8,06,310 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 75.71% living in rural areas and 24.29% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 67.7%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 10,65,056
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 67.7%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 956
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 24.3%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Saraikela-Kharsawan stands at 956 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 67.7%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.28% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 35.18% of total population in Saraikela-Kharsawan.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 10,65,056, 4,30,051 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.38% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 53.16% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 46.84% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,28,598
- Marginal Workers
- 2,01,453
- Non-Workers
- 6,35,005
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 5,44,411 males (51.1%) and 5,20,645 females (48.9%) out of 10,65,056 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 67.7% out of 6,12,993 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Saraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand?
Saraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand has a total population of 10,65,056 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,44,411 males and 5,20,645 females.
What is the literacy rate of Saraikela-Kharsawan district?
The overall literacy rate of Saraikela-Kharsawan district is 67.7%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in Saraikela-Kharsawan district?
The sex ratio in Saraikela-Kharsawan district is 956 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
Is Saraikela-Kharsawan district urban or rural?
Saraikela-Kharsawan district has 24.3% urban population and 75.7% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
What is the workforce participation in Saraikela-Kharsawan district?
Out of the total population of 10,65,056, 4,30,051 people (40.4%) are engaged in work activities in Saraikela-Kharsawan district.