Saraikela-Kharsawan Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Saraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Saraikela-Kharsawan
Saraikela-Kharsawan comprises 1,184 villages, of which 1,146 are inhabited and 38 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,21,232, spread across 2,657.004 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,184(1,146 inhabited • 38 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 2,21,232 |
| Total Area | 2,657.004 km² |
Saraikela-Kharsawan Urban & Rural Population
Saraikela-Kharsawan had 2,58,746 people in urban areas (24.3%) and 8,06,310 people in rural areas (75.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,06,310 | 75.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,58,746 | 24.3% |
| Total | 10,65,056 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Saraikela-Kharsawan
The total population comprises 5,44,411 males (51.1%) and 5,20,645 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 956 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,08,848 | 1,35,563 | 5,44,411 |
| 👩 Female | 3,97,462 | 1,23,183 | 5,20,645 |
Literacy Rate in Saraikela-Kharsawan
The literacy rate is 57.56%. Male literacy stands at 67.11% while female literacy is 47.57%, indicating a gender gap of 19.54 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,12,993.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,64,546 | 1,00,786 | 3,65,332 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,69,802 | 77,859 | 2,47,661 |
| Total Literate | 4,34,348 | 1,78,645 | 6,12,993 |
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About Saraikela-Kharsawan Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Saraikela-Kharsawan in Jharkhand has a total population of 10,65,056 with a literacy rate of 57.56% and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Saraikela-Kharsawan district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.