difference between female and male literacy rates) was 17.49%.

As of 2011 census, literacy in Ranchi district was 77.13%. Literacy in Jharkhand was 67.63% in 2011. Literacy in India in 2011 was 74.04%.

Language and religion

Hindi is the official language in Jharkhand and Urdu has been declared as an additional official language.

Maoist activities and dissent

Jharkhand is one of the states affected by Maoist activities.