Bokaro Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bokaro district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Bokaro
Bokaro comprises 635 villages, of which 611 are inhabited and 24 are uninhabited. There are 27 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,94,918, spread across 2,883 square kilometers.
| Villages | 635(611 inhabited • 24 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 27 |
| Households | 3,94,918 |
| Total Area | 2,883 km² |
Bokaro Urban & Rural Population
Bokaro had 9,83,644 people in urban areas (47.7%) and 10,78,686 people in rural areas (52.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,78,686 | 52.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 9,83,644 | 47.7% |
| Total | 20,62,330 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bokaro
The total population comprises 10,72,807 males (52.0%) and 9,89,523 females (48.0%). The sex ratio is 922 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,54,954 | 5,17,853 | 10,72,807 |
| 👩 Female | 5,23,732 | 4,65,791 | 9,89,523 |
Literacy Rate in Bokaro
The literacy rate is 61.75%. Male literacy stands at 70.76% while female literacy is 51.99%, indicating a gender gap of 18.77 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,73,520.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,57,363 | 4,01,725 | 7,59,088 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,19,815 | 2,94,617 | 5,14,432 |
| Total Literate | 5,77,178 | 6,96,342 | 12,73,520 |
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About Bokaro Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bokaro in Jharkhand has a total population of 20,62,330 with a literacy rate of 61.75% and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bokaro district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.