Rajauri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajauri Tehsil has a population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,067) with 1.03 Lac (1,03,307) males and 85.76 k (85,760) females.The sex ratio in Rajauri is 831, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajauri Tehsil is 30.81 k (30,809) which is 16.3% of Rajauri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajauri Tehsil is 861 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rajauri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rajouri District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.

Rajauri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajauri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.11 Lac (2,10,793), indicating a 11.49% increased from Rajauri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 96.72 k.

Rajauri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajauri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.12 Lac (2,12,280), projecting a 12.28% increased from Rajauri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 97.50 k.

Rajauri Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Rajauri Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,796), accounting for 70.24% of the Rajauri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 68.54 k (68,540), and the Muslim female population is around 64.26 k (64,256).

Rajauri Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Rajauri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 52.71 k (52,713), accounting for 27.88% of the Rajauri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 32.35 k (32,352), and the Hindu female population is around 20.36 k (20,361).

Rajauri Religion Wise Population

Rajauri Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajauri Tehsil is 29.49 k (29,486), with 19.18 k (19,177) being males and 10.31 k (10,309) being females, making up 15.6% of the Rajauri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 538 females for every 1000 males.

Rajauri Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajauri Tehsil is 1.60 Lac (1,59,581), with 84.13 k (84,130) being males and 75.45 k (75,451) being females, making up 84.4% of the Rajauri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Rajauri Literacy Rate

Rajauri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.97% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajauri Tehsil is 83.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajauri Tehsil is 60.7 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rajauri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.51%, while in the rural regions of Rajauri Tehsil, it is around 69.4%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajauri

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	72.97	83.08	60.7
Urban Area	90.51	95.21	81.3
Rural Area	69.4	79.97	57.73

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajauri

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	66.43	77.24	55.08
Hindu	86.9	93.25	76.44
Sikh	91.72	96.1	81.85
Christian	87.82	94.32	69.88

Rajauri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajauri Tehsil is 8.37 k (8,368) with 4.37 k (4,374) males and 3.99 k (3,994) females, which is 4.43% of Rajauri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Rajauri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajauri Tehsil is 69.04 k (69,040) with 35.64 k (35,635) males and 33.41 k (33,405) females, which is 36.52% of Rajauri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajauri

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	831
Urban Area	538
Rural Area	897

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajauri

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	938
Hindu	630
Sikh	472
Christian	396

Rajauri Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajauri Tehsil is 593.49 Square KM, with a population density of 319 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajauri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajauri Tehsil are 121.The Total Number of households in Rajauri Tehsil are 36.64 k(36,640).

Rajauri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajauri Tehsil, there are about 87.29 k (87,294) workers, making up nearly 46.17% of the Rajauri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 55.47 k (55,474) are male workers, and about 31.82 k (31,820) are female workers.

Rajauri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Rajauri Census Frequently Asked Questions