Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Jharkhand.
Total Population
3,29,88,134
Male
1,69,30,315
51.3%
Female
1,60,57,819
48.7%
Sex Ratio
948
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
55.56%
Density
414
per km²
Administrative Details of Jharkhand
Jharkhand comprises 32,394 villages, of which 29,492 are inhabited and 2,902 are uninhabited. There are 228 urban towns in Jharkhand. The total number of households stands at 62,54,781, spread across 79,716 square kilometers.
Villages
32,394(29,492 inhabited • 2,902 uninhabited)
Urban Towns
228
Households
62,54,781
Total Area
79,716 km²
Jharkhand Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Jharkhand had 79,33,061 people in urban areas (24.0%) and 2,50,55,073 people in rural areas (76.0%).
Area Type
Population
Percentage
🌾 Rural
2,50,55,073
76.0%
🏙️ Urban
79,33,061
24.0%
Total
3,29,88,134
100%
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Rural Population2,50,55,073
Urban Population79,33,061
Gender Distribution in Jharkhand
The total population of Jharkhand comprises 1,69,30,315 males (51.3%) and 1,60,57,819 females (48.7%). The sex ratio in Jharkhand is 948 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
Gender
Rural
Urban
Total
👨 Male
1,27,76,486
41,53,829
1,69,30,315
👩 Female
1,22,78,587
37,79,232
1,60,57,819
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Male Population1,69,30,315
51.3% of total
Female Population1,60,57,819
48.7% of total
Literacy Rate in Jharkhand
The literacy rate in Jharkhand is 55.56% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 64.28% while female literacy is 46.37%, indicating a gender gap of 17.91 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,83,28,069.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
Category
Rural
Urban
Total
Literate (Male)
76,82,731
31,99,788
1,08,82,519
Literate (Female)
49,60,347
24,85,203
74,45,550
Total Literate
1,26,43,078
56,84,991
1,83,28,069
Literacy rates by gender.
Male Literacy Rate64.28%
Female Literacy Rate46.37%
Jharkhand District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Jharkhand has 24 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
According to Census 2011, Jharkhand has a total population of 3,29,88,134. This includes 2,50,55,073 people in rural areas and 79,33,061 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Jharkhand?▼
Jharkhand has 1,69,30,315 males (51.3%) and 1,60,57,819 females (48.7%).
What is the sex ratio of Jharkhand?▼
The sex ratio of Jharkhand is 948 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 948 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Jharkhand?▼
Jharkhand has an overall literacy rate of 55.56%. The male literacy rate is 64.28% and the female literacy rate is 46.37%. Total literate population is 1,83,28,069.
What is the total area of Jharkhand?▼
Jharkhand covers a total area of 79,716 square kilometers with a population density of 414 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Jharkhand?▼
Jharkhand comprises 24 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Jharkhand?▼
Jharkhand has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 39,85,644 (12.08% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 86,45,042 (26.21% of total).
About Jharkhand Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jharkhand has a total population of 3,29,88,134 with a literacy rate of 55.56% and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1000 males.
Jharkhand comprises 24 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Jharkhand including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.