Dhanbad Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dhanbad district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Dhanbad
Dhanbad comprises 1,159 villages, of which 1,075 are inhabited and 84 are uninhabited. There are 46 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,07,064, spread across 2,040 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,159(1,075 inhabited • 84 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 46 |
| Households | 5,07,064 |
| Total Area | 2,040 km² |
Dhanbad Urban & Rural Population
Dhanbad had 15,60,394 people in urban areas (58.1%) and 11,24,093 people in rural areas (41.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 11,24,093 | 41.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 15,60,394 | 58.1% |
| Total | 26,84,487 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dhanbad
The total population comprises 14,05,956 males (52.4%) and 12,78,531 females (47.6%). The sex ratio is 909 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,81,956 | 8,24,000 | 14,05,956 |
| 👩 Female | 5,42,137 | 7,36,394 | 12,78,531 |
Literacy Rate in Dhanbad
The literacy rate is 64.15%. Male literacy stands at 72.19% while female literacy is 55.32%, indicating a gender gap of 16.87 percentage points. The total literate population is 17,22,204.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,97,144 | 6,17,806 | 10,14,950 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,52,111 | 4,55,143 | 7,07,254 |
| Total Literate | 6,49,255 | 10,72,949 | 17,22,204 |
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About Dhanbad Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dhanbad in Jharkhand has a total population of 26,84,487 with a literacy rate of 64.15% and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dhanbad district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.