Pakur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Pakur district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Pakur
Pakur comprises 1,247 villages, of which 1,141 are inhabited and 106 are uninhabited. There are 4 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,82,317, spread across 1,811 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,247(1,141 inhabited • 106 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 4 |
| Households | 1,82,317 |
| Total Area | 1,811 km² |
Pakur Urban & Rural Population
Pakur had 67,512 people in urban areas (7.5%) and 8,32,910 people in rural areas (92.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,32,910 | 92.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 67,512 | 7.5% |
| Total | 9,00,422 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Pakur
The total population comprises 4,52,661 males (50.3%) and 4,47,761 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 989 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,18,251 | 34,410 | 4,52,661 |
| 👩 Female | 4,14,659 | 33,102 | 4,47,761 |
Literacy Rate in Pakur
The literacy rate is 39.19%. Male literacy stands at 45.73% while female literacy is 32.58%, indicating a gender gap of 13.15 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,52,881.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,86,532 | 20,457 | 2,06,989 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,29,021 | 16,871 | 1,45,892 |
| Total Literate | 3,15,553 | 37,328 | 3,52,881 |
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About Pakur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Pakur in Jharkhand has a total population of 9,00,422 with a literacy rate of 39.19% and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Pakur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.