Jamalpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jamalpur Tehsil has a population of 2.08 Lac (2,08,330) with 1.11 Lac (1,10,963) males and 97.37 k (97,367) females.The sex ratio in Jamalpur is 878, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jamalpur Tehsil is 30.54 k (30,543) which is 14.66% of Jamalpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jamalpur Tehsil is 902 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jamalpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Munger District in the state of BIHAR in India.

Jamalpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jamalpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,56,594), indicating a 23.17% increased from Jamalpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.

Jamalpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jamalpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.60 Lac (2,60,227), projecting a 24.91% increased from Jamalpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.22 Lac.

Jamalpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jamalpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.93 Lac (1,92,666), accounting for 92.48% of the Jamalpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.03 Lac (1,02,806), and the Hindu female population is around 89.86 k (89,860).

Jamalpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jamalpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.43 k (14,433), accounting for 6.93% of the Jamalpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.57 k (7,573), and the Muslim female population is around 6.86 k (6,860).

Jamalpur Religion Wise Population

Jamalpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Jamalpur Tehsil is 1.05 Lac (1,05,434), with 56.07 k (56,072) being males and 49.36 k (49,362) being females, making up 50.61% of the Jamalpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 881 females for every 1000 males.

Jamalpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Jamalpur Tehsil is 1.03 Lac (1,02,896), with 54.89 k (54,891) being males and 48.01 k (48,005) being females, making up 49.39% of the Jamalpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 875 females for every 1000 males.

Jamalpur Literacy Rate

Jamalpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jamalpur Tehsil is 85.26 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jamalpur Tehsil is 72.02 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jamalpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.46%, while in the rural regions of Jamalpur Tehsil, it is around 71.07%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jamalpur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	79.09	85.26	72.02
Urban Area	86.46	91.34	80.92
Rural Area	71.07	78.7	62.25

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jamalpur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	79.92	86.17	72.73
Muslim	66.14	71.28	60.43
Christian	93.4	97.28	90.11
Religion not stated	85.9	90.12	81.33

Jamalpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jamalpur Tehsil is 29.77 k (29,772) with 15.87 k (15,871) males and 13.90 k (13,901) females, which is 14.29% of Jamalpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 876 females for every 1000 males.

Jamalpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jamalpur Tehsil is 1.51 k (1,510) with 749 (749) males and 761 (761) females, which is 0.72% of Jamalpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jamalpur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	878
Urban Area	881
Rural Area	875

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jamalpur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	875
Muslim	906
Christian	1162
Religion not stated	971

Jamalpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Jamalpur Tehsil is 89.74 Square KM, with a population density of 2,322 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jamalpur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jamalpur Tehsil are 94.The Total Number of households in Jamalpur Tehsil are 39.87 k(39,870).

Jamalpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jamalpur Tehsil, there are about 54.17 k (54,169) workers, making up nearly 26% of the Jamalpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.14 k (47,144) are male workers, and about 7.03 k (7,025) are female workers.

Jamalpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Jamalpur Census Frequently Asked Questions