Khunti Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Khunti district in Jharkhand.
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.
| Villages | 756(754 inhabited • 2 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 1,03,700 |
| Total Area | 2,535.003 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 Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,86,903 | 91.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 44,982 | 8.5% |
| Total | 5,31,885 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
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
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,43,494 | 22,841 | 2,66,335 |
| 👩 Female | 2,43,409 | 22,141 | 2,65,550 |
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
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,47,000 | 17,741 | 1,64,741 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,04,733 | 15,101 | 1,19,834 |
| Total Literate | 2,51,733 | 32,842 | 2,84,575 |
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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.