Pakur Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Pakur district in Jharkhand.

Total Population
9,00,422
Male
4,52,661
50.3%
Female
4,47,761
49.7%
Sex Ratio
989
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
39.19%
Density
497
per km²

Administrative Details of Pakur

Pakur comprises 1,247 villages, of which 1,141 are inhabited and 106 are uninhabited. There are 4 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,82,317, spread across 1,811 square kilometers.

Villages1,247(1,141 inhabited106 uninhabited)
Urban Towns4
Households1,82,317
Total Area1,811 km²

Pakur Urban & Rural Population

Pakur had 67,512 people in urban areas (7.5%) and 8,32,910 people in rural areas (92.5%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural8,32,91092.5%
🏙️ Urban67,5127.5%
Total9,00,422100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population8,32,910
Urban Population67,512

Gender Distribution in Pakur

The total population comprises 4,52,661 males (50.3%) and 4,47,761 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 989 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male4,18,25134,4104,52,661
👩 Female4,14,65933,1024,47,761
Male Population4,52,661
50.3% of total
Female Population4,47,761
49.7% of total

Literacy Rate in Pakur

The literacy rate is 39.19%. Male literacy stands at 45.73% while female literacy is 32.58%, indicating a gender gap of 13.15 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,52,881.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)1,86,53220,4572,06,989
Literate (Female)1,29,02116,8711,45,892
Total Literate3,15,55337,3283,52,881
Male Literacy Rate45.73%
Female Literacy Rate32.58%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Pakur?
According to Census 2011, Pakur has a total population of 9,00,422. This includes 8,32,910 people in rural areas and 67,512 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Pakur?
Pakur has 4,52,661 males (50.3%) and 4,47,761 females (49.7%).
What is the sex ratio of Pakur?
The sex ratio of Pakur is 989 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Pakur?
Pakur has an overall literacy rate of 39.19%. The male literacy rate is 45.73% and the female literacy rate is 32.58%.
What is the total area of Pakur?
Pakur covers a total area of 1,811 square kilometers with a population density of 497 persons per square kilometer.

About Pakur Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Pakur in Jharkhand has a total population of 9,00,422 with a literacy rate of 39.19% and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1000 males.

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