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.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Rajouri Population Census 2011
- Rajouri Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 4,02,879 | 62.71% |
| Hindu | 2,21,880 | 34.54% |
| Sikh | 15,513 | 2.41% |
| Christian | 983 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 942 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 189 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 26 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRajouri 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 |
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 0.79%.