Jharkhand: Population Density as per Census 2011

The population density of Jharkhand is 414 per sq km as per the 2011 Census. The national average is 382 per sq km. So, it is higher than average. As per the census 2011, we know the total Population of Jharkhand is 3.3 Cr. It means the Jharkhand Population 2011 was 2.72 per cent of overall India. The total population of Jharkhand was 32,988,134 in 2011. Out of which 16,930,315 were males, and 16,057,819 were females. Along with this, the total area of Jharkhand is 79,716 square km. Thus, let us know about the Jharkhand census 2011 district wise.

Population Density: Jharkhand

The density of population means the number of persons per square kilometer. It is an important index of the population. It defines the concentration of population in a particular area. The population density of Jharkhand is 414, which is above the national average as per the Jharkhand population 2011 Census. 

Population Density In Jharkhand Districts

The change in population density depends on the land utilization patterns and population growth rate. So, density is different in different places. It varies from district to district. The density increases in districts, including the state, over the decades based on the population growth in every Census. At the same time, the geographical area remains the same. The 12 districts of Jharkhand have a higher population density. 

Jharkhand Census 2011 District Wise

Here, we discuss the Jharkhand census 2011 district wise. This population is written as per the Census Jharkhand population 2011.

1 . Ranchi

• Population- 2,914,253

• Increase- 23.98 %

• Density- 572

• Sex ratio- 949

• Literacy- 76.06 %

2. Dhanbad

• Population- 2,684,487    

• Increase- 11.99 %

• Density- 1316

• Sex ratio- 909

• Literacy- 74.52 %

3. Giridih

• Population- 2,445,474

• Increase- 28.41 %

• Density- 493

• Sex ratio- 944

• Literacy- 63.14 %

4. Purbi Singhbhum

• Population- 2,293,919

• Increase- 15.68 %

• Density- 644

• Sex ratio- 949

• Literacy- 75.49 %

5. Bokaro

• Population- 2,062,330

• Increase- 16.01 %

• Density- 715

• Sex ratio- 922

• Literacy- 72.01 %

6. Palamu

• Population- 1,939,869

• Increase- 26.17 %

• Density- 442

• Sex ratio- 928

• Literacy- 63.63 %

7. Hazaribagh

• Population- 1,734,495

• Increase- 20.65 %

• Density- 488

• Sex ratio- 947

• Literacy- 69.75 %

8. Pashchimi Singhbhum

• Population- 1,502,338

• Increase- 21.75 %

• Density- 208

• Sex ratio- 1005

• Literacy- 58.63 %

9. Deoghar

• Population- 1,492,073

• Increase- 28.03 %

• Density- 602

• Sex ratio- 925

• Literacy- 64.85 %

10. Garhwa

• Population- 1,322,784

• Increase- 27.75 %

• Density- 323

• Sex ratio- 935

• Literacy- 60.33 %

11. Dumka

• Population- 1,321,442

• Increase- 19.42 %

• Density- 351

• Sex ratio- 977

• Literacy- 61.02 %

12. Godda

• Population- 1,313,551

• Increase- 25.35 %

• Density- 580

• Sex ratio- 938

• Literacy- 56.40 %

13. Sahibganj

• Population- 1,150,567

• Increase- 24.01 %

• Density- 558

• Sex ratio- 952

• Literacy- 52.04 %

14. Saraikela Kharsawan

• Population- 1,065,056

• Increase- 25.47 %

• Density- 401

• Sex ratio- 956

• Literacy- 67.70 %

15. Chatra

• Population- 1,042,886

• Increase- 31.77 %

• Density- 280

• Sex ratio- 953

• Literacy- 60.18 %

16. Gumla

• Population- 1,025,213

• Increase- 23.16 %

• Density- 191

• Sex ratio- 993

• Literacy- 65.73 %

17. Ramgarh

• Population- 949,443

• Increase- 13.10 %

• Density- 708

• Sex ratio- 921

• Literacy- 73.17 %

18. Pakur

• Population- 900,422

• Increase- 28.33 %

• Density- 497

• Sex ratio- 989

• Literacy- 48.82 %

19. Jamtara

• Population- 791,042

• Increase- 21.12 %

• Density- 437

• Sex ratio- 954

• Literacy- 64.59 %

20. Latchar

• Population- 726,978

• Increase- 29.61 %

• Density- 169

• Sex ratio- 967

• Literacy- 59.51 %

21. Koderma

• Population- 716,259

• Increase- 43.42 %

• Density- 282

• Sex ratio- 950

• Literacy- 66.84 %

22. Simdega

• Population- 599,578

• Increase- 16.58 %

• Density- 159

• Sex ratio- 997

• Literacy- 67.99 %

23. Khunti

• Population- 531,885

• Increase- 22.32 %

• Density- 210

• Sex ratio- 997

• Literacy- 63.86 %

24. Lohardaga

• Population- 461,790

• Increase- 26.68 %

• Density- 307

• Sex ratio- 985

• Literacy- 67.61 %

High-Density Cities Of Jharkhand As Per Census 2011

1 . Dhanbad – 1,285

2.  Sahibganj – 720

3.  Bokaro – 716                 

4.  Ramgarh – 685                 

5.  Purbi Singhbhum – 649

Low-Density Cities of Jharkhand As Per Census 2011

1 . Simdega – 160

2. Gumla – 193 

3. Latehar – 201

4. Pashchimi Singhbhum – 209

5. Khunti – 215

Conclusion

From the above discussion, we get an idea about the population density of Jharkhand. We had discussed the Jharkhand census 2011 district wise. Now, We know about the population, population density, sex ratio, and literacy of every state of Jharkhand. The Jharkhand Population 2011 has increased by 22.42% compared to the past decades(1991- 2001). According to Jharkhand census data, 89.29% of houses are owned, while 7.67% are rented. The sex ratio of Jharkhand is 948, and the literacy rate is 66.41 %. The male literacy rate is 76.84 %, and the female literacy rate is 55.42 %.