Garhwa Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Garhwa district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Garhwa
Garhwa comprises 888 villages, of which 844 are inhabited and 44 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,54,697, spread across 4,093 square kilometers.
| Villages | 888(844 inhabited • 44 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 2,54,697 |
| Total Area | 4,093 km² |
Garhwa Urban & Rural Population
Garhwa had 69,670 people in urban areas (5.3%) and 12,53,114 people in rural areas (94.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,53,114 | 94.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 69,670 | 5.3% |
| Total | 13,22,784 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Garhwa
The total population comprises 6,83,575 males (51.7%) and 6,39,209 females (48.3%). The sex ratio is 935 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,46,947 | 36,628 | 6,83,575 |
| 👩 Female | 6,06,167 | 33,042 | 6,39,209 |
Literacy Rate in Garhwa
The literacy rate is 49.4%. Male literacy stands at 59.27% while female literacy is 38.85%, indicating a gender gap of 20.42 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,53,476.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,78,452 | 26,709 | 4,05,161 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,29,076 | 19,239 | 2,48,315 |
| Total Literate | 6,07,528 | 45,948 | 6,53,476 |
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About Garhwa Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Garhwa in Jharkhand has a total population of 13,22,784 with a literacy rate of 49.4% and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Garhwa district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.