Pashchimi Singhbhum Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Pashchimi Singhbhum
Pashchimi Singhbhum comprises 1,673 villages, of which 1,642 are inhabited and 31 are uninhabited. There are 11 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,02,046, spread across 7,223.997 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,673(1,642 inhabited • 31 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 11 |
| Households | 3,02,046 |
| Total Area | 7,223.997 km² |
Pashchimi Singhbhum Urban & Rural Population
Pashchimi Singhbhum had 2,18,034 people in urban areas (14.5%) and 12,84,304 people in rural areas (85.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,84,304 | 85.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,18,034 | 14.5% |
| Total | 15,02,338 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Pashchimi Singhbhum
The total population comprises 7,49,385 males (49.9%) and 7,52,953 females (50.1%). The sex ratio is 1005 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,37,657 | 1,11,728 | 7,49,385 |
| 👩 Female | 6,46,647 | 1,06,306 | 7,52,953 |
Literacy Rate in Pashchimi Singhbhum
The literacy rate is 48.43%. Male literacy stands at 58.62% while female literacy is 38.29%, indicating a gender gap of 20.33 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,27,561.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,51,945 | 87,328 | 4,39,273 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,18,459 | 69,829 | 2,88,288 |
| Total Literate | 5,70,404 | 1,57,157 | 7,27,561 |
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About Pashchimi Singhbhum Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Pashchimi Singhbhum in Jharkhand has a total population of 15,02,338 with a literacy rate of 48.43% and a sex ratio of 1005 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Pashchimi Singhbhum district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.