Latehar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Latehar district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Latehar
Latehar comprises 769 villages, of which 749 are inhabited and 20 are uninhabited. There are 4 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,33,381, spread across 4,291 square kilometers.
| Villages | 769(749 inhabited • 20 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 4 |
| Households | 1,33,381 |
| Total Area | 4,291 km² |
Latehar Urban & Rural Population
Latehar had 51,858 people in urban areas (7.1%) and 6,75,120 people in rural areas (92.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,75,120 | 92.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 51,858 | 7.1% |
| Total | 7,26,978 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Latehar
The total population comprises 3,69,666 males (50.8%) and 3,57,312 females (49.2%). The sex ratio is 967 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,42,566 | 27,100 | 3,69,666 |
| 👩 Female | 3,32,554 | 24,758 | 3,57,312 |
Literacy Rate in Latehar
The literacy rate is 48.24%. Male literacy stands at 56.73% while female literacy is 39.45%, indicating a gender gap of 17.28 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,50,682.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,90,161 | 19,545 | 2,09,706 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,25,997 | 14,979 | 1,40,976 |
| Total Literate | 3,16,158 | 34,524 | 3,50,682 |
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About Latehar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Latehar in Jharkhand has a total population of 7,26,978 with a literacy rate of 48.24% and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Latehar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.