Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Rajouri District

Rajouri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajouri District has a population of 6.42 Lac (6,42,415) with 3.45 Lac (3,45,351) males and 2.97 Lac (2,97,064) females.The sex ratio in Rajouri is 861, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajouri District is 1.08 Lac (1,08,271) which is 16.85% of Rajouri District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajouri District is 866 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Rajouri District is listed as part of JAMMU & KASHMIR State in INDIA.

6.42 Lac

Toatl Population

3.45 Lac

Male Population

2.97 Lac

Female Population

Rajouri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajouri District current estimated population is projected to be 7.16 Lac (7,16,236), indicating a 11.49% increased from Rajouri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.81 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.35 Lac.

Rajouri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajouri District estimated population is projected to be 7.21 Lac (7,21,286), projecting a 12.28% increased from Rajouri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.38 Lac.

Rajouri Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Rajouri District, with a total Muslim population of 4.03 Lac (4,02,879), accounting for 62.71% of the Rajouri District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.10 Lac (2,09,548), and the Muslim female population is around 1.93 Lac (1,93,331).

Rajouri Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Rajouri District, with a total Hindu population of 2.22 Lac (2,21,880), accounting for 34.54% of the Rajouri District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.25 Lac (1,24,925), and the Hindu female population is around 96.96 k (96,955).

Rajouri Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim4,02,87962.71%
Hindu2,21,88034.54%
Sikh15,5132.41%
Christian9830.15%
Religion not stated9420.15%
Buddhist1890.03%
Jain260%
Other religions and persuasions30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rajouri Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajouri District is 52.31 k (52,314), with 34.60 k (34,603) being males and 17.71 k (17,711) being females, making up 8.14% of the Rajouri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 512 females for every 1000 males.

Rajouri Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajouri District is 5.90 Lac (5,90,101), with 3.11 Lac (3,10,748) being males and 2.79 Lac (2,79,353) being females, making up 91.86% of the Rajouri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Rajouri Literacy Rate

Rajouri District has a literacy rate of 68.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajouri District is 78.13 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajouri District is 56.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rajouri District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.38%, while in the rural regions of Rajouri District, it is around 66%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajouri

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.17 78.13 56.57
Urban Area 90.38 94.99 80.87
Rural Area 66 76.02 54.94

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajouri

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 59.43 70.2 47.87
Hindu 81.27 88.89 71.35
Sikh 88.51 95.1 78.19
Christian 87.42 93.06 69.48

Rajouri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajouri District is 48.16 k (48,157) with 25.17 k (25,170) males and 22.99 k (22,987) females, which is 7.5% of Rajouri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Rajouri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajouri District is 2.33 Lac (2,32,815) with 1.21 Lac (1,21,374) males and 1.11 Lac (1,11,441) females, which is 36.24% of Rajouri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajouri

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 861
Urban Area 512
Rural Area 899

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajouri

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 923
Hindu 777
Sikh 646
Christian 347

Rajouri Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajouri District is 2,630 Square KM, with a population density of 244 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajouri District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajouri District are 385.The Total Number of households in Rajouri District are 1.30 Lac(1,30,401).

Rajouri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajouri District, there are about 2.91 Lac (2,90,912) workers, making up nearly 45.28% of the Rajouri District total population. Out of these, around 1.85 Lac (1,84,752) are male workers, and about 1.06 Lac (1,06,160) are female workers.

Rajouri - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Rajouri district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,36,281, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 6,42,415 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 39.16% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1961 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 16.00%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Rajouri District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,36,281 to 6,42,415.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 39.16%.
  • The year 1961 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.36 Lac ---- ---- 71.99 k 64.29 k
1911 1.47 Lac 10.54 k 7.735487706 77.28 k 69.54 k
1921 1.57 Lac 10.61 k 7.22434496 82.45 k 74.98 k
1931 1.66 Lac 8.70 k 5.52372483 87.42 k 78.71 k
1941 1.84 Lac 17.92 k 10.78879886 95.78 k 88.27 k
1951 1.78 Lac -6.26 k -3.401268141 93.04 k 84.75 k
1961 1.72 Lac -6.26 k -3.521027735 90.30 k 81.23 k
1971 2.17 Lac 45.84 k 26.72667596 1.14 Lac 1.03 Lac
1981 3.03 Lac 85.13 k 39.16171742 1.59 Lac 1.44 Lac
1991 * 3.84 Lac 81.94 k 27.08595041 2.03 Lac 1.81 Lac
2001 4.83 Lac 98.85 k 25.7127993 2.57 Lac 2.26 Lac
2011 6.42 Lac 1.59 Lac 32.927016 3.45 Lac 2.97 Lac

Historical Population of Rajouri by Census Year 1901-2011

Rajouri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 7.16 Lac (7,16,236) 11.49%
2025 7.21 Lac (7,21,286) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 7.26 Lac (7,26,231) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 7.31 Lac (7,31,073) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 7.36 Lac (7,35,914) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 7.41 Lac (7,40,756) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 7.46 Lac (7,45,598) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 7.50 Lac (7,49,971) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 7.54 Lac (7,53,979) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 7.58 Lac (7,57,988) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 7.62 Lac (7,62,048) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 7.66 Lac (7,66,057) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 7.70 Lac (7,70,066) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rajouri District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.70 Lac (7,70,066), with a male population of 4.05 Lac (4,05,479) and a female population of 3.64 Lac (3,64,275). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Rajouri District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Rajouri Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rajouri is 6.42 Lac (6,42,415).

The estimated population of Rajouri in 2024 is approximately 7.16 Lac (7,16,236).

Muslim constitute 62.71% of Rajouri population, amounting to approximately 4.03 Lac (4,02,879) people.

Hindu constitute 34.54% of Rajouri population, totaling around 2.22 Lac (2,21,880) people.

Muslim: 62.71%, Hindu: 34.54%, Sikh: 2.41%, Christian: 0.15%, Religion not stated: 0.15%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rajouri is 48.16 k (7.5%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.33 Lac (36.24%).

In Rajouri, 52.31 k (8.14%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 5.90 Lac (91.86%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rajouri is 68.17%, with male literacy at 78.13% and female literacy at 56.57%.

The sex ratio in Rajouri is 861 females for every 1000 males.

Rajouri population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.