Jamui Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jamui district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Jamui
Jamui comprises 1,503 villages, of which 1,324 are inhabited and 179 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,07,082, spread across 3,098 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,503(1,324 inhabited • 179 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 3,07,082 |
| Total Area | 3,098 km² |
Jamui Urban & Rural Population
Jamui had 1,45,333 people in urban areas (8.3%) and 16,15,072 people in rural areas (91.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 16,15,072 | 91.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,45,333 | 8.3% |
| Total | 17,60,405 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jamui
The total population comprises 9,16,064 males (52.0%) and 8,44,341 females (48.0%). The sex ratio is 922 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,39,776 | 76,288 | 9,16,064 |
| 👩 Female | 7,75,296 | 69,045 | 8,44,341 |
Literacy Rate in Jamui
The literacy rate is 48.77%. Male literacy stands at 58.33% while female literacy is 38.4%, indicating a gender gap of 19.93 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,58,588.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,81,184 | 53,201 | 5,34,385 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,86,127 | 38,076 | 3,24,203 |
| Total Literate | 7,67,311 | 91,277 | 8,58,588 |
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About Jamui Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jamui in Bihar has a total population of 17,60,405 with a literacy rate of 48.77% and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jamui district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.