Purbi Singhbhum Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Purbi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Purbi Singhbhum
Purbi Singhbhum comprises 1,748 villages, of which 1,609 are inhabited and 139 are uninhabited. There are 15 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,76,931, spread across 3,562 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,748(1,609 inhabited • 139 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 15 |
| Households | 4,76,931 |
| Total Area | 3,562 km² |
Purbi Singhbhum Urban & Rural Population
Purbi Singhbhum had 12,74,591 people in urban areas (55.6%) and 10,19,328 people in rural areas (44.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,19,328 | 44.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 12,74,591 | 55.6% |
| Total | 22,93,919 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Purbi Singhbhum
The total population comprises 11,76,902 males (51.3%) and 11,17,017 females (48.7%). The sex ratio is 949 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,14,498 | 6,62,404 | 11,76,902 |
| 👩 Female | 5,04,830 | 6,12,187 | 11,17,017 |
Literacy Rate in Purbi Singhbhum
The literacy rate is 65.73%. Male literacy stands at 72.78% while female literacy is 58.3%, indicating a gender gap of 14.48 percentage points. The total literate population is 15,07,699.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,27,892 | 5,28,634 | 8,56,526 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,20,105 | 4,31,068 | 6,51,173 |
| Total Literate | 5,47,997 | 9,59,702 | 15,07,699 |
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About Purbi Singhbhum Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Purbi Singhbhum in Jharkhand has a total population of 22,93,919 with a literacy rate of 65.73% and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Purbi Singhbhum district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.