Sahebganj District
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General Description |
The district of Sahibganj has a predominantly tribal population and is a part of Santhal Pargana division. A large part of the district is hilly. There are nine blocks in the district, and 1841 villages. The extensive bed of the Ganges at Sahibganj and Rajmahal is one of the best spots in the state for collection of fish spawn and fishing. The Rajmahal hills are a major source for building and road stones. |
| Population |
927,584 |
Gross enrollment ratio
( elementary
level -- class I to VIII) |
98.7 |
| Density of population (Persons/sq km) |
580 |
Birth Rate |
35.5 |
| Men |
477,366 |
Death Rate |
NA |
| Women |
450,218 |
Infant mortality rate ( per 1000) |
67 |
| Total rural population |
829,481 |
Maternal mortality rate ( per 1000) |
NA |
| Total urban population |
98,103 |
% of
girls marrying below 18 years of age |
62.6 |
| % of
Scheduled castes |
6.44% |
Health Infrastructure |
Being compiled |
| % of Scheduled tribes |
29.15% |
% of
children getting complete immunization |
7.20% |
| Sex-ratio (females/1000 males) |
943 |
Estimated % coverage of safe drinking
water (habitations) |
60.78% |
| % Below poverty line |
55.3 |
%
villages not connected to pucca roads |
65.63% |
| Literacy rate(2001) |
37.91 |
Composite Index |
29.65 |
| % Literate males |
48.33 |
Ranking (out of 569 districts of India)
on the basis of composite index |
562 |
| %
Literate females |
26.78 |
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