Jamai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jamai Tehsil has a population of 2.41 Lac (2,40,547) with 1.21 Lac (1,21,466) males and 1.19 Lac (1,19,081) females.The sex ratio in Jamai is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jamai Tehsil is 37.49 k (37,487) which is 15.58% of Jamai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jamai Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jamai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Chhindwara District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Jamai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jamai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.89 Lac (2,89,294), indicating a 20.27% increased from Jamai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.44 Lac.
Jamai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jamai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.93 Lac (2,92,676), projecting a 21.67% increased from Jamai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.46 Lac.
Jamai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jamai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.21 Lac (2,20,748), accounting for 91.77% of the Jamai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.11 Lac (1,11,373), and the Hindu female population is around 1.09 Lac (1,09,375).
Jamai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jamai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.86 k (12,855), accounting for 5.34% of the Jamai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.57 k (6,571), and the Muslim female population is around 6.28 k (6,284).
Jamai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,20,748 | 91.77% |
| Muslim | 12,855 | 5.34% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3,739 | 1.55% |
| Buddhist | 1,760 | 0.73% |
| Christian | 737 | 0.31% |
| Jain | 296 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 292 | 0.12% |
| Religion not stated | 120 | 0.05% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJamai Urban Population
The Urban population of Jamai Tehsil is 58.39 k (58,385), with 29.85 k (29,845) being males and 28.54 k (28,540) being females, making up 24.27% of the Jamai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Jamai Rural Population
The Rural population of Jamai Tehsil is 1.82 Lac (1,82,162), with 91.62 k (91,621) being males and 90.54 k (90,541) being females, making up 75.73% of the Jamai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Jamai Literacy Rate
Jamai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jamai Tehsil is 69.77 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jamai Tehsil is 53.95 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jamai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.22%, while in the rural regions of Jamai Tehsil, it is around 54.21%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jamai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.92 | 69.77 | 53.95 |
| Urban Area | 84.22 | 90.34 | 77.82 |
| Rural Area | 54.21 | 62.52 | 45.88 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jamai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60.22 | 68.23 | 52.12 |
| Muslim | 86.63 | 92.23 | 80.8 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 48.45 | 57.13 | 39.6 |
| Buddhist | 85.91 | 92.74 | 78.89 |
Jamai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jamai Tehsil is 33.44 k (33,442) with 16.97 k (16,965) males and 16.48 k (16,477) females, which is 13.9% of Jamai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Jamai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jamai Tehsil is 1.21 Lac (1,21,122) with 60.41 k (60,408) males and 60.71 k (60,714) females, which is 50.35% of Jamai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jamai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 981 |
| Urban Area | 957 |
| Rural Area | 989 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jamai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 983 |
| Muslim | 957 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 970 |
| Buddhist | 987 |
Jamai Area & Households
The Total Area of Jamai Tehsil is 1,467.64 Square KM, with a population density of 164 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jamai Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Jamai Tehsil are 261.The Total Number of households in Jamai Tehsil are 49.52 k(49,515).
Jamai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jamai Tehsil, there are about 1.01 Lac (1,01,389) workers, making up nearly 42.15% of the Jamai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 62.86 k (62,856) are male workers, and about 38.53 k (38,533) are female workers.
Jamai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.89 Lac (2,89,294) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.93 Lac (2,92,676) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.96 Lac (2,95,762) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.99 Lac (2,98,638) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.02 Lac (3,01,514) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.04 Lac (3,04,390) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.07 Lac (3,07,263) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.10 Lac (3,09,896) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.12 Lac (3,12,356) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.15 Lac (3,14,812) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.17 Lac (3,17,272) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.20 Lac (3,19,728) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,188) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jamai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.22 Lac (3,22,188), with a male population of 1.61 Lac (1,60,820) and a female population of 1.61 Lac (1,61,464). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Jamai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.