Hazaribagh Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Hazaribagh
Hazaribagh comprises 1,308 villages, of which 1,193 are inhabited and 115 are uninhabited. There are 17 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,04,749, spread across 3,555 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,308(1,193 inhabited • 115 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 17 |
| Households | 3,04,749 |
| Total Area | 3,555 km² |
Hazaribagh Urban & Rural Population
Hazaribagh had 2,75,307 people in urban areas (15.9%) and 14,59,188 people in rural areas (84.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,59,188 | 84.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,75,307 | 15.9% |
| Total | 17,34,495 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Hazaribagh
The total population comprises 8,90,881 males (51.4%) and 8,43,614 females (48.6%). The sex ratio is 947 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,46,934 | 1,43,947 | 8,90,881 |
| 👩 Female | 7,12,254 | 1,31,360 | 8,43,614 |
Literacy Rate in Hazaribagh
The literacy rate is 58.42%. Male literacy stands at 66.91% while female literacy is 49.45%, indicating a gender gap of 17.46 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,13,249.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,82,336 | 1,13,777 | 5,96,113 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,25,673 | 91,463 | 4,17,136 |
| Total Literate | 8,08,009 | 2,05,240 | 10,13,249 |
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About Hazaribagh Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Hazaribagh in Jharkhand has a total population of 17,34,495 with a literacy rate of 58.42% and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Hazaribagh district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.