Jharkhand
District-Level Data & Statistics
Jharkhand is India's 14th most populous state with a population of 3.3 Crore spread across 24 districts covering 76,784sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 55.6%, below the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 29,14,253 | 65.6% | 949 | 607 |
| Dhanbad | 26,84,487 | 64.2% | 909 | 1,370 |
| Giridih | 24,45,474 | 51.3% | 944 | 512 |
| East Singhbhum | 22,93,919 | 65.7% | 949 | 671 |
| Bokaro | 20,62,330 | 61.8% | 922 | 745 |
| Palamu | 19,39,869 | 52.8% | 928 | 457 |
| Hazaribagh | 17,34,495 | 58.4% | 947 | 416 |
| West Singhbhum | 15,02,338 | 48.4% | 1005 | 216 |
| Deoghar | 14,92,073 | 53.2% | 925 | 624 |
| Garhwa | 13,22,784 | 49.4% | 935 | 335 |
| Dumka | 13,21,442 | 50.9% | 977 | 366 |
| Godda | 13,13,551 | 46.0% | 938 | 598 |
| Sahibganj | 11,50,567 | 42.0% | 952 | 547 |
| Saraikela-kharsawan | 10,65,056 | 57.6% | 956 | 416 |
| Chatra | 10,42,886 | 48.9% | 953 | 286 |
| Gumla | 10,25,213 | 54.6% | 993 | 199 |
| Ramgarh | 9,49,443 | 62.8% | 921 | 708 |
| Pakur | 9,00,422 | 39.2% | 989 | 520 |
| Jamtara | 7,91,042 | 53.9% | 954 | 455 |
| Latehar | 7,26,978 | 48.2% | 967 | 178 |
| Koderma | 7,16,259 | 54.5% | 950 | 454 |
| Simdega | 5,99,578 | 57.3% | 997 | 165 |
| Khunti | 5,31,885 | 53.5% | 997 | 210 |
| Lohardaga | 4,61,790 | 56.2% | 985 | 320 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jharkhand?
Jharkhand has a population of 3.3 Crore according to the Census 2011, making it India's 14th most populous state. The population is spread across 24 districts.
How many districts are in Jharkhand?
Jharkhand has 24 districts covering a total area of 76,784 sq km.
Which district in Jharkhand has the highest literacy rate?
East Singhbhum has the highest literacy rate in Jharkhand at 65.7%, compared to the state average of 55.6%.
What is Jharkhand's sex ratio?
Jharkhand has a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.