Dhanbad
District in Jharkhand
Dhanbad is a district in Jharkhand with a population of 26.8 Lakh spread across 1,959 sq km. Its literacy rate of 64.2% is above the state average of 55.6% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 948.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 37.9% | 31.0% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 45.7% | 49.0% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 81.3% | 75.7% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 916.03 | 951.916 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 167 | 76.8 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 81.1% | 67.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 49.7 | 45.6 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 7.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 165 | 38.9 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhanbad district?
Dhanbad has a population of 26.8 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 1,370 people per sq km across 1,959 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Dhanbad?
Dhanbad has a literacy rate of 64.2%, which is above the Jharkhand average of 55.6% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Dhanbad compare to Jharkhand?
Dhanbad has a sex ratio of 909 (below state average of 948) and a literacy rate of 64.2% (above state average of 55.6%).
What data sources are used for Dhanbad?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.