Jamtara Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jamtara district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Jamtara
Jamtara comprises 1,161 villages, of which 1,082 are inhabited and 79 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,55,275, spread across 1,811 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,161(1,082 inhabited • 79 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 1,55,275 |
| Total Area | 1,811 km² |
Jamtara Urban & Rural Population
Jamtara had 75,746 people in urban areas (9.6%) and 7,15,296 people in rural areas (90.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,15,296 | 90.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 75,746 | 9.6% |
| Total | 7,91,042 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jamtara
The total population comprises 4,04,830 males (51.2%) and 3,86,212 females (48.8%). The sex ratio is 954 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,65,043 | 39,787 | 4,04,830 |
| 👩 Female | 3,50,253 | 35,959 | 3,86,212 |
Literacy Rate in Jamtara
The literacy rate is 53.89%. Male literacy stands at 63.79% while female literacy is 43.51%, indicating a gender gap of 20.28 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,26,312.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,27,285 | 30,975 | 2,58,260 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,44,499 | 23,553 | 1,68,052 |
| Total Literate | 3,71,784 | 54,528 | 4,26,312 |
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About Jamtara Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jamtara in Jharkhand has a total population of 7,91,042 with a literacy rate of 53.89% and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jamtara district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.