Chatra Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Chatra district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Chatra
Chatra comprises 1,471 villages, of which 1,377 are inhabited and 94 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,82,271, spread across 3,718 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,471(1,377 inhabited • 94 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 1,82,271 |
| Total Area | 3,718 km² |
Chatra Urban & Rural Population
Chatra had 62,954 people in urban areas (6.0%) and 9,79,932 people in rural areas (94.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,79,932 | 94.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 62,954 | 6.0% |
| Total | 10,42,886 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Chatra
The total population comprises 5,33,935 males (51.2%) and 5,08,951 females (48.8%). The sex ratio is 953 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,00,211 | 33,724 | 5,33,935 |
| 👩 Female | 4,79,721 | 29,230 | 5,08,951 |
Literacy Rate in Chatra
The literacy rate is 48.91%. Male literacy stands at 56.92% while female literacy is 40.51%, indicating a gender gap of 16.41 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,10,061.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,78,745 | 25,157 | 3,03,902 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,87,852 | 18,307 | 2,06,159 |
| Total Literate | 4,66,597 | 43,464 | 5,10,061 |
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About Chatra Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Chatra in Jharkhand has a total population of 10,42,886 with a literacy rate of 48.91% and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Chatra district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.