Jharkhand - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Jharkhand is a state in India with 24 districts, 259 tehsils and 32394 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 32988134, sex ratio is 948.47% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 55.56%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Jharkhand
CapitalRanchi
High CourtJharkhand High Court
Area79716 sq km
State Code19
Census Year2011
Total Population
32988134
Sex Ratio
948.47%
Literacy Rate
55.56%
Districts
24
Villages
32394
Households
6254781
Administrative Overview of Jharkhand
| State | Jharkhand |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Ranchi |
| High Court | Jharkhand High Court |
| Total Area | 79716 |
| Total Districts | 24 |
| Total Tehsils | 259 |
| Total Villages | 32394 |
| Total Households | 6254781 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Jharkhand - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 5389495 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 2767147 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 2622348 |
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Religion Population in Jharkhand
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 22376051 | 67.83% | |
| Muslim | 4793994 | 14.53% | |
| Sikh | 71422 | 0.22% | |
| Christian | 1418608 | 4.30% | |
| Jain | 14974 | 0.05% | |
| Buddhist | 8956 | 0.03% |
Literacy Rate in Jharkhand
Workers in Jharkhand
Districts List in Jharkhand
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bokaro | 2062330 | 9 | 92.24% | 61.75% |
| 2 | Chatra | 1042886 | 12 | 95.32% | 48.91% |
| 3 | Deoghar | 1492073 | 10 | 92.52% | 53.18% |
| 4 | Dhanbad | 2684487 | 8 | 90.94% | 64.15% |
| 5 | Dumka | 1321442 | 10 | 97.67% | 50.88% |
| 6 | Garhwa | 1322784 | 19 | 93.51% | 49.40% |
| 7 | Giridih | 2445474 | 13 | 94.38% | 51.26% |
| 8 | Godda | 1313551 | 9 | 93.76% | 46.02% |
| 9 | Gumla | 1025213 | 12 | 99.31% | 54.60% |
| 10 | Hazaribagh | 1734495 | 16 | 94.69% | 58.42% |
| 11 | Jamtara | 791042 | 6 | 95.40% | 53.89% |
| 12 | Khunti | 531885 | 6 | 99.71% | 53.50% |
| 13 | Kodarma | 716259 | 6 | 95.05% | 54.48% |
| 14 | Latehar | 726978 | 9 | 96.66% | 48.24% |
| 15 | Lohardaga | 461790 | 7 | 98.51% | 56.24% |
| 16 | Pakur | 900422 | 6 | 98.92% | 39.19% |
| 17 | Palamu | 1939869 | 20 | 92.77% | 52.82% |
| 18 | Pashchimi Singhbhum | 1502338 | 18 | 100.48% | 48.43% |
| 19 | Purbi Singhbhum | 2293919 | 11 | 94.91% | 65.73% |
| 20 | Ramgarh | 949443 | 6 | 92.11% | 62.83% |
| 21 | Ranchi | 2914253 | 18 | 94.94% | 65.59% |
| 22 | Sahibganj | 1150567 | 9 | 95.21% | 42.00% |
| 23 | Saraikela-Kharsawan | 1065056 | 9 | 95.63% | 57.56% |
| 24 | Simdega | 599578 | 10 | 99.65% | 57.29% |
ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Jharkhand state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.