Ranchi Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Ranchi district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Ranchi
Ranchi comprises 1,311 villages, of which 1,296 are inhabited and 15 are uninhabited. There are 15 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,69,444, spread across 5,097 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,311(1,296 inhabited • 15 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 15 |
| Households | 5,69,444 |
| Total Area | 5,097 km² |
Ranchi Urban & Rural Population
Ranchi had 12,57,335 people in urban areas (43.1%) and 16,56,918 people in rural areas (56.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 16,56,918 | 56.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 12,57,335 | 43.1% |
| Total | 29,14,253 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Ranchi
The total population comprises 14,94,937 males (51.3%) and 14,19,316 females (48.7%). The sex ratio is 949 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,40,528 | 6,54,409 | 14,94,937 |
| 👩 Female | 8,16,390 | 6,02,926 | 14,19,316 |
Literacy Rate in Ranchi
The literacy rate is 65.59%. Male literacy stands at 72.59% while female literacy is 58.21%, indicating a gender gap of 14.38 percentage points. The total literate population is 19,11,433.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,60,352 | 5,24,892 | 10,85,244 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,93,120 | 4,33,069 | 8,26,189 |
| Total Literate | 9,53,472 | 9,57,961 | 19,11,433 |
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About Ranchi Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Ranchi in Jharkhand has a total population of 29,14,253 with a literacy rate of 65.59% and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Ranchi district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.