Godda Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Godda district in Jharkhand.

Total Population
13,13,551
Male
6,77,927
51.6%
Female
6,35,624
48.4%
Sex Ratio
938
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
46.02%
Density
580
per km²

Administrative Details of Godda

Godda comprises 2,302 villages, of which 1,688 are inhabited and 614 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,53,648, spread across 2,266.004 square kilometers.

Villages2,302(1,688 inhabited614 uninhabited)
Urban Towns3
Households2,53,648
Total Area2,266.004 km²

Godda Urban & Rural Population

Godda had 64,419 people in urban areas (4.9%) and 12,49,132 people in rural areas (95.1%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural12,49,13295.1%
🏙️ Urban64,4194.9%
Total13,13,551100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population12,49,132
Urban Population64,419

Gender Distribution in Godda

The total population comprises 6,77,927 males (51.6%) and 6,35,624 females (48.4%). The sex ratio is 938 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male6,43,90734,0206,77,927
👩 Female6,05,22530,3996,35,624
Male Population6,77,927
51.6% of total
Female Population6,35,624
48.4% of total

Literacy Rate in Godda

The literacy rate is 46.02%. Male literacy stands at 55.49% while female literacy is 35.92%, indicating a gender gap of 19.57 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,04,519.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)3,50,71025,5023,76,212
Literate (Female)2,08,63619,6712,28,307
Total Literate5,59,34645,1736,04,519
Male Literacy Rate55.49%
Female Literacy Rate35.92%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Godda?
According to Census 2011, Godda has a total population of 13,13,551. This includes 12,49,132 people in rural areas and 64,419 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Godda?
Godda has 6,77,927 males (51.6%) and 6,35,624 females (48.4%).
What is the sex ratio of Godda?
The sex ratio of Godda is 938 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Godda?
Godda has an overall literacy rate of 46.02%. The male literacy rate is 55.49% and the female literacy rate is 35.92%.
What is the total area of Godda?
Godda covers a total area of 2,266.004 square kilometers with a population density of 580 persons per square kilometer.

About Godda Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Godda in Jharkhand has a total population of 13,13,551 with a literacy rate of 46.02% and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Godda district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Godda, Jharkhand.