Khunti Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Khunti district in Jharkhand.

Total Population
5,31,885
Male
2,66,335
50.1%
Female
2,65,550
49.9%
Sex Ratio
997
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
53.5%
Density
210
per km²

Administrative Details of Khunti

Khunti comprises 756 villages, of which 754 are inhabited and 2 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,03,700, spread across 2,535.003 square kilometers.

Villages756(754 inhabited2 uninhabited)
Urban Towns2
Households1,03,700
Total Area2,535.003 km²

Khunti Urban & Rural Population

Khunti had 44,982 people in urban areas (8.5%) and 4,86,903 people in rural areas (91.5%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural4,86,90391.5%
🏙️ Urban44,9828.5%
Total5,31,885100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population4,86,903
Urban Population44,982

Gender Distribution in Khunti

The total population comprises 2,66,335 males (50.1%) and 2,65,550 females (49.9%). The sex ratio is 997 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male2,43,49422,8412,66,335
👩 Female2,43,40922,1412,65,550
Male Population2,66,335
50.1% of total
Female Population2,65,550
49.9% of total

Literacy Rate in Khunti

The literacy rate is 53.5%. Male literacy stands at 61.85% while female literacy is 45.13%, indicating a gender gap of 16.72 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,84,575.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)1,47,00017,7411,64,741
Literate (Female)1,04,73315,1011,19,834
Total Literate2,51,73332,8422,84,575
Male Literacy Rate61.85%
Female Literacy Rate45.13%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Khunti?
According to Census 2011, Khunti has a total population of 5,31,885. This includes 4,86,903 people in rural areas and 44,982 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Khunti?
Khunti has 2,66,335 males (50.1%) and 2,65,550 females (49.9%).
What is the sex ratio of Khunti?
The sex ratio of Khunti is 997 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Khunti?
Khunti has an overall literacy rate of 53.5%. The male literacy rate is 61.85% and the female literacy rate is 45.13%.
What is the total area of Khunti?
Khunti covers a total area of 2,535.003 square kilometers with a population density of 210 persons per square kilometer.

About Khunti Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Khunti in Jharkhand has a total population of 5,31,885 with a literacy rate of 53.5% and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Khunti 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 Khunti, Jharkhand.