Jabalpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jabalpur District has a population of 24.63 Lac (24,63,289) with 12.77 Lac (12,77,278) males and 11.86 Lac (11,86,011) females.The sex ratio in Jabalpur is 929, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jabalpur District is 2.97 Lac (2,96,565) which is 12.04% of Jabalpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jabalpur District is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jabalpur District is listed as part of MADHYA PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Jabalpur Population Census 2011
- Jabalpur 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
Jabalpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jabalpur District current estimated population is projected to be 29.62 Lac (29,62,476), indicating a 20.27% increased from Jabalpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.34 Lac.
Jabalpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jabalpur District estimated population is projected to be 29.97 Lac (29,97,101), projecting a 21.67% increased from Jabalpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.52 Lac.
Jabalpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jabalpur District, with a total Hindu population of 21.59 Lac (21,59,065), accounting for 87.65% of the Jabalpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.22 Lac (11,21,851), and the Hindu female population is around 10.37 Lac (10,37,214).
Jabalpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jabalpur District, with a total Muslim population of 2.04 Lac (2,03,652), accounting for 8.27% of the Jabalpur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.05 Lac (1,04,720), and the Muslim female population is around 98.93 k (98,932).
Jabalpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 21,59,065 | 87.65% |
| Muslim | 2,03,652 | 8.27% |
| Jain | 33,728 | 1.37% |
| Christian | 23,142 | 0.94% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 21,010 | 0.85% |
| Sikh | 13,256 | 0.54% |
| Religion not stated | 5,116 | 0.21% |
| Buddhist | 4,320 | 0.18% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJabalpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Jabalpur District is 14.40 Lac (14,40,034), with 7.50 Lac (7,50,247) being males and 6.90 Lac (6,89,787) being females, making up 58.46% of the Jabalpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Jabalpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Jabalpur District is 10.23 Lac (10,23,255), with 5.27 Lac (5,27,031) being males and 4.96 Lac (4,96,224) being females, making up 41.54% of the Jabalpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Jabalpur Literacy Rate
Jabalpur District has a literacy rate of 81.07% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jabalpur District is 87.29 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jabalpur District is 74.37 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jabalpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.04%, while in the rural regions of Jabalpur District, it is around 72.36%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jabalpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.07 | 87.29 | 74.37 |
| Urban Area | 87.04 | 91 | 82.74 |
| Rural Area | 72.36 | 81.82 | 62.31 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jabalpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.92 | 87.5 | 73.8 |
| Muslim | 79.53 | 83.2 | 75.63 |
| Jain | 97.21 | 97.72 | 96.67 |
| Christian | 91.7 | 93.14 | 90.31 |
Jabalpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jabalpur District is 3.48 Lac (3,48,029) with 1.80 Lac (1,79,858) males and 1.68 Lac (1,68,171) females, which is 14.13% of Jabalpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Jabalpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jabalpur District is 3.75 Lac (3,75,231) with 1.90 Lac (1,89,915) males and 1.85 Lac (1,85,316) females, which is 15.23% of Jabalpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jabalpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 929 |
| Urban Area | 920 |
| Rural Area | 942 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jabalpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 925 |
| Muslim | 945 |
| Jain | 945 |
| Christian | 1027 |
Jabalpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Jabalpur District is 5,211 Square KM, with a population density of 473 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jabalpur District are 24 and the Total Number of Villages in Jabalpur District are 1,424.The Total Number of households in Jabalpur District are 5.39 Lac(5,39,060).
Jabalpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jabalpur District, there are about 10.06 Lac (10,05,624) workers, making up nearly 40.82% of the Jabalpur District total population. Out of these, around 7.06 Lac (7,05,970) are male workers, and about 3.00 Lac (2,99,654) are female workers.
Jabalpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Jabalpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,30,810, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 24,63,289 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 36.31% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 17.65%.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.
Jabalpur District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,30,810 to 24,63,289.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 36.31%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.31 Lac | - | - | 2.12 Lac | 2.18 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.72 Lac | 41.29 k | 9.58473573 | 2.36 Lac | 2.36 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.72 Lac | -151 | -0.031984613 | 2.39 Lac | 2.33 Lac |
| 1931 | 4.90 Lac | 17.63 k | 3.735981066 | 2.48 Lac | 2.42 Lac |
| 1941 | 5.76 Lac | 86.58 k | 17.68525459 | 2.97 Lac | 2.79 Lac |
| 1951 | 6.63 Lac | 86.40 k | 14.99599942 | 3.46 Lac | 3.16 Lac |
| 1961 | 8.22 Lac | 1.59 Lac | 23.99900991 | 4.33 Lac | 3.88 Lac |
| 1971 | 11.20 Lac | 2.98 Lac | 36.30886379 | 5.93 Lac | 5.26 Lac |
| 1981 | 14.84 Lac | 3.64 Lac | 32.53459061 | 7.84 Lac | 7.01 Lac |
| 1991 | 17.68 Lac | 2.84 Lac | 19.12109605 | 9.29 Lac | 8.39 Lac |
| 2001 | 21.51 Lac | 3.83 Lac | 21.67183153 | 11.27 Lac | 10.24 Lac |
| 2011 | 24.63 Lac | 3.12 Lac | 14.50751045 | 12.77 Lac | 11.86 Lac |
Jabalpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.62 Lac (29,62,476) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 29.97 Lac (29,97,101) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 30.29 Lac (30,28,703) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 30.58 Lac (30,58,156) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 30.88 Lac (30,87,608) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 31.17 Lac (31,17,061) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 31.46 Lac (31,46,480) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 31.73 Lac (31,73,448) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 31.99 Lac (31,98,636) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 32.24 Lac (32,23,790) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 32.49 Lac (32,48,978) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 32.74 Lac (32,74,132) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 32.99 Lac (32,99,319) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jabalpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 32.99 Lac (32,99,319), with a male population of 16.91 Lac (16,91,098) and a female population of 16.08 Lac (16,08,128). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Jabalpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.