Sahibganj Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sahibganj district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Sahibganj
Sahibganj comprises 1,813 villages, of which 1,349 are inhabited and 464 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,27,023, spread across 2,063 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,813(1,349 inhabited • 464 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 2,27,023 |
| Total Area | 2,063 km² |
Sahibganj Urban & Rural Population
Sahibganj had 1,59,666 people in urban areas (13.9%) and 9,90,901 people in rural areas (86.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,90,901 | 86.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,59,666 | 13.9% |
| Total | 11,50,567 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Sahibganj
The total population comprises 5,89,391 males (51.2%) and 5,61,176 females (48.8%). The sex ratio is 952 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,05,892 | 83,499 | 5,89,391 |
| 👩 Female | 4,85,009 | 76,167 | 5,61,176 |
Literacy Rate in Sahibganj
The literacy rate is 42%. Male literacy stands at 48.75% while female literacy is 34.92%, indicating a gender gap of 13.83 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,83,263.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,31,109 | 56,194 | 2,87,303 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,53,550 | 42,410 | 1,95,960 |
| Total Literate | 3,84,659 | 98,604 | 4,83,263 |
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About Sahibganj Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sahibganj in Jharkhand has a total population of 11,50,567 with a literacy rate of 42% and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Sahibganj district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.