Jhabua Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jhabua District has a population of 10.25 Lac (10,25,048) with 5.15 Lac (5,15,023) males and 5.10 Lac (5,10,025) females.The sex ratio in Jhabua is 991, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhabua District is 2.12 Lac (2,11,869) which is 20.67% of Jhabua District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhabua District is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jhabua District is listed as part of MADHYA PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Jhabua Population Census 2011
- Jhabua 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
Jhabua Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jhabua District current estimated population is projected to be 12.33 Lac (12,32,775), indicating a 20.27% increased from Jhabua's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.17 Lac.
Jhabua Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jhabua District estimated population is projected to be 12.47 Lac (12,47,183), projecting a 21.67% increased from Jhabua's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.24 Lac.
Jhabua Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jhabua District, with a total Hindu population of 9.61 Lac (9,60,925), accounting for 93.74% of the Jhabua District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.82 Lac (4,82,494), and the Hindu female population is around 4.78 Lac (4,78,431).
Jhabua Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Jhabua District, with a total Christian population of 38.42 k (38,423), accounting for 3.75% of the Jhabua District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 19.17 k (19,168), and the Christian female population is around 19.26 k (19,255).
Jhabua Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,60,925 | 93.74% |
| Christian | 38,423 | 3.75% |
| Muslim | 15,733 | 1.53% |
| Jain | 8,871 | 0.87% |
| Religion not stated | 502 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 388 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 141 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 65 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJhabua Urban Population
The Urban population of Jhabua District is 91.98 k (91,983), with 47.56 k (47,555) being males and 44.43 k (44,428) being females, making up 8.97% of the Jhabua total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Jhabua Rural Population
The Rural population of Jhabua District is 9.33 Lac (9,33,065), with 4.67 Lac (4,67,468) being males and 4.66 Lac (4,65,597) being females, making up 91.03% of the Jhabua total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Jhabua Literacy Rate
Jhabua District has a literacy rate of 43.3% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhabua District is 52.85 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhabua District is 33.77 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jhabua District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.49%, while in the rural regions of Jhabua District, it is around 38.98%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhabua
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43.3 | 52.85 | 33.77 |
| Urban Area | 83.49 | 89.86 | 76.69 |
| Rural Area | 38.98 | 48.73 | 29.33 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jhabua
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 41.55 | 51.24 | 31.91 |
| Christian | 55.19 | 64.43 | 46.17 |
| Muslim | 83.18 | 89.11 | 76.56 |
| Jain | 96.56 | 97.67 | 95.44 |
Jhabua Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhabua District is 17.43 k (17,427) with 8.77 k (8,770) males and 8.66 k (8,657) females, which is 1.7% of Jhabua District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Jhabua Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhabua District is 8.92 Lac (8,91,818) with 4.46 Lac (4,46,359) males and 4.45 Lac (4,45,459) females, which is 87% of Jhabua District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 998 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhabua
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 991 |
| Urban Area | 935 |
| Rural Area | 996 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhabua
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 992 |
| Christian | 1005 |
| Muslim | 895 |
| Jain | 978 |
Jhabua Area & Households
The Total Area of Jhabua District is 3,600 Square KM, with a population density of 285 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jhabua District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Jhabua District are 813.The Total Number of households in Jhabua District are 1.94 Lac(1,94,157).
Jhabua Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jhabua District, there are about 5.15 Lac (5,15,121) workers, making up nearly 50.25% of the Jhabua District total population. Out of these, around 2.65 Lac (2,65,489) are male workers, and about 2.50 Lac (2,49,632) are female workers.
Jhabua - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Jhabua district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 83,750, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 10,25,048 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 44.58% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 26.01%.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.
Jhabua District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 83,750 to 10,25,048.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 44.58%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 83.75 k | - | - | ||
| 1911 | 1.17 Lac | 33.13 k | 39.5558209 | 58.41 k | 58.47 k |
| 1921 | 1.36 Lac | 18.68 k | 15.98247746 | 68.78 k | 66.77 k |
| 1931 | 1.58 Lac | 22.91 k | 16.89756414 | 80.92 k | 77.55 k |
| 1941 | 1.86 Lac | 27.57 k | 17.39890448 | 95.12 k | 90.91 k |
| 1951 | 2.07 Lac | 21.38 k | 11.4940737 | 1.06 Lac | 1.01 Lac |
| 1961 | 2.86 Lac | 78.20 k | 37.70212807 | 1.45 Lac | 1.40 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.75 Lac | 89.07 k | 31.18384981 | 1.90 Lac | 1.85 Lac |
| 1981 | 4.47 Lac | 72.75 k | 19.41679166 | 2.25 Lac | 2.22 Lac |
| 1991 | 6.47 Lac | 1.99 Lac | 44.5840541 | 3.28 Lac | 3.19 Lac |
| 2001 | 7.84 Lac | 1.37 Lac | 21.23309693 | 3.96 Lac | 3.88 Lac |
| 2011 | 10.25 Lac | 2.41 Lac | 30.69824018 | 5.15 Lac | 5.10 Lac |
Jhabua - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.33 Lac (12,32,775) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 12.47 Lac (12,47,183) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 12.60 Lac (12,60,334) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 12.73 Lac (12,72,590) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 12.85 Lac (12,84,846) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 12.97 Lac (12,97,102) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 13.09 Lac (13,09,345) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 13.21 Lac (13,20,567) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 13.31 Lac (13,31,048) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 13.42 Lac (13,41,515) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 13.52 Lac (13,51,997) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 13.62 Lac (13,62,464) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 13.73 Lac (13,72,945) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jhabua District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.73 Lac (13,72,945), with a male population of 6.82 Lac (6,81,884) and a female population of 6.92 Lac (6,91,550). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Jhabua District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.