Jhajjar Population in 2025
In 2025, Jhajjar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.15 Lac (3,14,675), indicating a 21.69% increased from Jhajjar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.66 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.49 Lac.
Jhajjar Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Jhajjar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.18 Lac (3,18,140), projecting a 23.03% increased from Jhajjar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.51 Lac.
Jhajjar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Jhajjar Tehsil has a population of 2.59 Lac (2,58,595) with 1.37 Lac (1,37,346) males and 1.21 Lac (1,21,249) females.The sex ratio in Jhajjar is 883, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhajjar Tehsil is 32.99 k (32,991) which is 12.76% of Jhajjar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhajjar Tehsil is 793 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jhajjar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jhajjar District in the state of HARYANA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Jhajjar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jhajjar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.56 Lac (2,56,402), accounting for 99.15% of the Jhajjar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.36 Lac (1,36,173), and the Hindu female population is around 1.20 Lac (1,20,229).
Jhajjar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jhajjar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.29 k (1,285), accounting for 0.5% of the Jhajjar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 685 (685), and the Muslim female population is around 600 (600).
Jhajjar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,56,402 | 99.15% |
| Muslim | 1,285 | 0.5% |
| Religion not stated | 566 | 0.22% |
| Christian | 152 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 135 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 38 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJhajjar Urban Population
The Urban population of Jhajjar Tehsil is 49.73 k (49,733), with 26.35 k (26,348) being males and 23.39 k (23,385) being females, making up 19.23% of the Jhajjar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Jhajjar Rural Population
The Rural population of Jhajjar Tehsil is 2.09 Lac (2,08,862), with 1.11 Lac (1,10,998) being males and 97.86 k (97,864) being females, making up 80.77% of the Jhajjar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 882 females for every 1000 males.
Jhajjar Literacy Rate
Jhajjar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.31% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhajjar Tehsil is 89.61 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhajjar Tehsil is 69.95 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jhajjar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.27%, while in the rural regions of Jhajjar Tehsil, it is around 79.36%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhajjar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.31 | 89.61 | 69.95 |
| Urban Area | 84.27 | 90.81 | 77.02 |
| Rural Area | 79.36 | 89.32 | 68.24 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jhajjar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.39 | 89.69 | 70.03 |
| Muslim | 61.36 | 71.35 | 50.39 |
| Religion not stated | 82.43 | 90.6 | 74.01 |
| Christian | 86.03 | 91.46 | 77.78 |
Jhajjar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhajjar Tehsil is 45.71 k (45,705) with 24.10 k (24,103) males and 21.60 k (21,602) females, which is 17.67% of Jhajjar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Jhajjar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Jhajjar Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Jhajjar Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhajjar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 883 |
| Urban Area | 888 |
| Rural Area | 882 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhajjar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 883 |
| Muslim | 876 |
| Religion not stated | 952 |
| Christian | 689 |
Jhajjar Area & Households
The Total Area of Jhajjar Tehsil is 610.36 Square KM, with a population density of 424 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jhajjar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Jhajjar Tehsil are 101.The Total Number of households in Jhajjar Tehsil are 48.71 k(48,705).
Jhajjar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jhajjar Tehsil, there are about 84.25 k (84,254) workers, making up nearly 32.58% of the Jhajjar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 64.87 k (64,866) are male workers, and about 19.39 k (19,388) are female workers.
Jhajjar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.15 Lac (3,14,675) | 21.69% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,140) | 23.03% | 1.34 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.21 Lac (3,21,474) | 24.32% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.25 Lac (3,24,798) | 25.6% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.28 Lac (3,28,121) | 26.89% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.31 Lac (3,31,455) | 28.18% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,627) | 29.4% | 1.22 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.38 Lac (3,37,709) | 30.59% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,790) | 31.78% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,861) | 32.97% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.47 Lac (3,46,942) | 34.16% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.50 Lac (3,50,013) | 35.35% | 1.19 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jhajjar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.50 Lac (3,50,013), with a male population of 1.83 Lac (1,82,971) and a female population of 1.67 Lac (1,67,066). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Jhajjar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.24%.