Simdega
District in JHARKHAND
Simdega District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 5,99,578 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,00,309 are males while 2,99,269 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 5,99,578
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 57.29%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 997
- 🏙️ 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 15.75% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 997.
Total Children
94,414
15.75% of population
Boys
47,962
50.8%
Girls
46,452
49.2%
Child Sex Ratio
969
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Simdega stands at 997 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 76.08% while female literacy is at 59.92%, showing a gender gap of 16.16%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.45% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 70.78% of total population in Simdega.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 5,99,578, 2,88,645 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 48.14% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 53.88% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 46.12% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,55,510
- Marginal Workers
- 1,33,135
- Non-Workers
- 3,10,933
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 3,00,309 males (50.1%) and 2,99,269 females (49.9%) out of 5,99,578 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 3,43,483 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 76.08%, Female 59.92%, Overall %. Gender gap is 16.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Simdega district in JHARKHAND?
Simdega district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 5,99,578 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,00,309 males and 2,99,269 females.
What is the literacy rate of Simdega district?
The overall literacy rate of Simdega district is N/A%. Male literacy is 76.08% and female literacy is 59.92%.
What is the sex ratio in Simdega district?
The sex ratio in Simdega district is 997 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Simdega district?
Simdega district has 94,414 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 47,962 are boys and 46,452 are girls. The child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Simdega district?
Out of the total population of 5,99,578, 2,88,645 people (48.1%) are engaged in work activities in Simdega district.