Deoghar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Deoghar district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Deoghar
Deoghar comprises 2,662 villages, of which 2,354 are inhabited and 308 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,64,347, spread across 2,477 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,662(2,354 inhabited • 308 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 2,64,347 |
| Total Area | 2,477 km² |
Deoghar Urban & Rural Population
Deoghar had 2,58,361 people in urban areas (17.3%) and 12,33,712 people in rural areas (82.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,33,712 | 82.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,58,361 | 17.3% |
| Total | 14,92,073 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Deoghar
The total population comprises 7,75,022 males (51.9%) and 7,17,051 females (48.1%). The sex ratio is 925 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,38,136 | 1,36,886 | 7,75,022 |
| 👩 Female | 5,95,576 | 1,21,475 | 7,17,051 |
Literacy Rate in Deoghar
The literacy rate is 53.18%. Male literacy stands at 63.2% while female literacy is 42.35%, indicating a gender gap of 20.85 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,93,538.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,82,872 | 1,06,965 | 4,89,837 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,22,020 | 81,681 | 3,03,701 |
| Total Literate | 6,04,892 | 1,88,646 | 7,93,538 |
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About Deoghar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Deoghar in Jharkhand has a total population of 14,92,073 with a literacy rate of 53.18% and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Deoghar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.