Jamkhandi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jamkhandi Tehsil has a population of 4.70 Lac (4,70,176) with 2.37 Lac (2,37,086) males and 2.33 Lac (2,33,090) females.The sex ratio in Jamkhandi is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jamkhandi Tehsil is 69.05 k (69,054) which is 14.69% of Jamkhandi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jamkhandi Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jamkhandi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bagalkot District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Jamkhandi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jamkhandi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.23 Lac (5,22,969), indicating a 11.23% increased from Jamkhandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.59 Lac.
Jamkhandi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jamkhandi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.26 Lac (5,26,205), projecting a 11.92% increased from Jamkhandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.66 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.61 Lac.
Jamkhandi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jamkhandi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.84 Lac (3,83,737), accounting for 81.62% of the Jamkhandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.93 Lac (1,93,234), and the Hindu female population is around 1.91 Lac (1,90,503).
Jamkhandi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jamkhandi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 62.77 k (62,768), accounting for 13.35% of the Jamkhandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 31.74 k (31,735), and the Muslim female population is around 31.03 k (31,033).
Jamkhandi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,83,737 | 81.62% |
| Muslim | 62,768 | 13.35% |
| Jain | 22,269 | 4.74% |
| Religion not stated | 766 | 0.16% |
| Christian | 296 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 195 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 98 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 47 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJamkhandi Urban Population
The Urban population of Jamkhandi Tehsil is 1.72 Lac (1,72,030), with 86.03 k (86,027) being males and 86.00 k (86,003) being females, making up 36.59% of the Jamkhandi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Jamkhandi Rural Population
The Rural population of Jamkhandi Tehsil is 2.98 Lac (2,98,146), with 1.51 Lac (1,51,059) being males and 1.47 Lac (1,47,087) being females, making up 63.41% of the Jamkhandi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Jamkhandi Literacy Rate
Jamkhandi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.86% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jamkhandi Tehsil is 76.41 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jamkhandi Tehsil is 59.24 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jamkhandi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.63%, while in the rural regions of Jamkhandi Tehsil, it is around 63.3%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jamkhandi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.86 | 76.41 | 59.24 |
| Urban Area | 75.63 | 83.34 | 68.01 |
| Rural Area | 63.3 | 72.4 | 54.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jamkhandi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.98 | 75.63 | 58.27 |
| Muslim | 71.07 | 78.88 | 63.12 |
| Jain | 73.82 | 82.49 | 64.85 |
| Religion not stated | 70.66 | 79.64 | 63.2 |
Jamkhandi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jamkhandi Tehsil is 80.14 k (80,138) with 39.50 k (39,496) males and 40.64 k (40,642) females, which is 17.04% of Jamkhandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1030 females for every 1000 males.
Jamkhandi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jamkhandi Tehsil is 5.87 k (5,866) with 2.94 k (2,941) males and 2.93 k (2,925) females, which is 1.25% of Jamkhandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jamkhandi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 984 |
| Urban Area | 1000 |
| Rural Area | 974 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jamkhandi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 986 |
| Muslim | 978 |
| Jain | 949 |
| Religion not stated | 1105 |
Jamkhandi Area & Households
The Total Area of Jamkhandi Tehsil is 1,159 Square KM, with a population density of 406 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jamkhandi Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Jamkhandi Tehsil are 71.The Total Number of households in Jamkhandi Tehsil are 90.07 k(90,067).
Jamkhandi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jamkhandi Tehsil, there are about 1.89 Lac (1,89,471) workers, making up nearly 40.3% of the Jamkhandi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.26 Lac (1,26,399) are male workers, and about 63.07 k (63,072) are female workers.
Jamkhandi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.23 Lac (5,22,969) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.26 Lac (5,26,205) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.29 Lac (5,29,066) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.32 Lac (5,31,652) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.34 Lac (5,34,238) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.37 Lac (5,36,823) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.39 Lac (5,39,409) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.42 Lac (5,41,643) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.44 Lac (5,43,624) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.46 Lac (5,45,605) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.48 Lac (5,47,594) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.50 Lac (5,49,576) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.52 Lac (5,51,557) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jamkhandi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.52 Lac (5,51,557), with a male population of 2.78 Lac (2,78,213) and a female population of 2.73 Lac (2,73,353). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Jamkhandi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.