Total Districts of Jharkhand: Population and Literacy Rates
1. Introduction
Jharkhand, a state in eastern India, was formed on November
15, 2000, after being carved out from Bihar. The state is rich in natural
resources, minerals, and forests and has a diverse population consisting of
tribal and non-tribal communities. According to the 2011 Census of India,
Jharkhand's total population stands at 3.29 crore, with an overall literacy
rate of 66.41%. Male literacy is recorded at 76.84%, while female literacy is
at 55.42%.
2. Overview of Jharkhand
- State Capital: Ranchi
- Number of Districts: 24
- Official Language: Hindi
- Total Population (2011 Census): 32,988,134
- Overall Literacy Rate: 66.41% (Male: 76.84%, Female: 55.42%)
3. 24 Districts with Population and Literacy Rate
District |
Population |
Literacy Rate (%) |
Male Literacy (%) |
Female Literacy (%) |
|
Ranchi |
2,914,253 |
76.06 |
84.26 |
67.44 |
|
Dhanbad |
2,684,487 |
74.52 |
83.81 |
64.29 |
|
Giridih |
2,445,474 |
63.14 |
76.80 |
48.17 |
|
East
Singhbhum |
2,293,919 |
75.49 |
83.75 |
66.81 |
|
Bokaro |
2,062,330 |
72.01 |
82.51 |
60.63 |
|
Palamu |
1,939,869 |
63.63 |
76.85 |
49.13 |
|
Hazaribagh |
1,734,495 |
69.75 |
80.01 |
58.95 |
|
West Singhbhum |
1,502,338 |
58.63 |
70.28 |
46.98 |
|
Deoghar |
1,492,073 |
66.34 |
79.13 |
52.33 |
|
Garhwa |
1,322,784 |
60.33 |
74.11 |
45.00 |
|
Sahibganj |
1,150,038 |
53.73 |
64.71 |
42.04 |
|
Ramgarh |
949,443 |
73.17 |
82.44 |
63.09 |
|
Pakur |
900,422 |
48.82 |
57.30 |
40.25 |
|
Simdega |
599,813 |
67.99 |
76.08 |
59.92 |
|
Saraikela
Kharsawan |
1,065,056 |
67.70 |
79.03 |
55.88 |
|
Lohardaga |
461,738 |
67.61 |
77.21 |
57.69 |
|
Koderma |
716,259 |
66.84 |
79.78 |
53.23 |
|
Dumka |
1,321,442 |
62.54 |
74.11 |
50.11 |
|
Godda |
1,313,551 |
56.40 |
69.56 |
42.12 |
|
Chatra |
1,042,886 |
60.18 |
72.79 |
47.08 |
|
Latehar |
726,978 |
60.57 |
72.79 |
47.08 |
|
Jamtara |
791,042 |
64.59 |
77.13 |
51.25 |
|
Khunti |
530,299 |
64.51 |
76.84 |
51.26 |
|
Pashchimi
Singhbhum |
1,502,338 |
58.63 |
70.28 |
46.98 |
4. Conclusion
Jharkhand consists of 24 districts, each having unique
demographic and literacy characteristics. Urban districts like Ranchi and
Dhanbad have higher literacy rates, while rural areas such as Pakur and Godda
face challenges in improving female literacy rates. Continued efforts in
education and awareness programs are essential to achieving balanced
development across the state.
*Note: The data is based on the 2011 Census.*
5. FAQs
Q: How many districts are there in Jharkhand?
A: Jharkhand has a total of 24 districts.
Q: Which is the most populated district in Jharkhand?
A: Ranchi is the most populated district with over 2.9
million people.
Q: What is the literacy rate of Jharkhand?
A: As per the 2011 Census, the overall literacy rate of
Jharkhand is 66.41%.
Q: Which district has the highest literacy rate?
A: Ranchi district has the highest literacy rate of 76.06%.
Q: What is the literacy rate among females in Jharkhand?
A: The female literacy rate in Jharkhand is 55.42%, as per
the 2011 Census.
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