Jhabua Population in 2026
In 2026, Jhabua Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.97 Lac (3,97,391), indicating a 22.95% increased from Jhabua's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.98 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.00 Lac.
Jhabua Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Jhabua Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.01 Lac (4,01,256), projecting a 24.15% increased from Jhabua's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 1.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.02 Lac.
Jhabua Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Jhabua Tehsil has a population of 3.23 Lac (3,23,204) with 1.62 Lac (1,61,683) males and 1.62 Lac (1,61,521) females.The sex ratio in Jhabua is 999, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhabua Tehsil is 70.57 k (70,565) which is 21.83% of Jhabua Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhabua Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jhabua Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jhabua District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Jhabua Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jhabua Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.00 Lac (3,00,154), accounting for 92.87% of the Jhabua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.50 Lac (1,50,026), and the Hindu female population is around 1.50 Lac (1,50,128).
Jhabua Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Jhabua Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 13.83 k (13,825), accounting for 4.28% of the Jhabua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 6.87 k (6,867), and the Christian female population is around 6.96 k (6,958).
Jhabua Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,00,154 | 92.87% |
| Christian | 13,825 | 4.28% |
| Muslim | 6,229 | 1.93% |
| Jain | 2,487 | 0.77% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 237 | 0.07% |
| Religion not stated | 196 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 46 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 30 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJhabua Urban Population
The Urban population of Jhabua Tehsil is 35.75 k (35,753), with 18.38 k (18,375) being males and 17.38 k (17,378) being females, making up 11.06% of the Jhabua total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Jhabua Rural Population
The Rural population of Jhabua Tehsil is 2.87 Lac (2,87,451), with 1.43 Lac (1,43,308) being males and 1.44 Lac (1,44,143) being females, making up 88.94% of the Jhabua total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Jhabua Literacy Rate
Jhabua Tehsil has a literacy rate of 41.86% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhabua Tehsil is 50.77 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhabua Tehsil is 33.06 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jhabua Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.08%, while in the rural regions of Jhabua Tehsil, it is around 35.69%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhabua
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41.86 | 50.77 | 33.06 |
| Urban Area | 86.08 | 90.74 | 81.16 |
| Rural Area | 35.69 | 44.99 | 26.59 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jhabua
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 39.81 | 48.86 | 30.88 |
| Christian | 54.16 | 62.5 | 46.16 |
| Muslim | 83.19 | 88.37 | 77.52 |
| Jain | 97.1 | 97.69 | 96.51 |
Jhabua Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhabua Tehsil is 5.38 k (5,383) with 2.72 k (2,724) males and 2.66 k (2,659) females, which is 1.67% of Jhabua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Jhabua Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhabua Tehsil is 2.87 Lac (2,86,583) with 1.43 Lac (1,42,720) males and 1.44 Lac (1,43,863) females, which is 88.67% of Jhabua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhabua
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 999 |
| Urban Area | 946 |
| Rural Area | 1006 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhabua
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1001 |
| Christian | 1014 |
| Muslim | 899 |
| Jain | 985 |
Jhabua Area & Households
The Total Area of Jhabua Tehsil is 1,086.88 Square KM, with a population density of 297 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jhabua Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jhabua Tehsil are 256.The Total Number of households in Jhabua Tehsil are 60.30 k(60,299).
Jhabua Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jhabua Tehsil, there are about 1.53 Lac (1,52,797) workers, making up nearly 47.28% of the Jhabua Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 78.56 k (78,558) are male workers, and about 74.24 k (74,239) are female workers.
Jhabua - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.97 Lac (3,97,391) | 22.95% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.01 Lac (4,01,256) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.05 Lac (4,05,120) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.09 Lac (4,08,985) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.13 Lac (4,12,845) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.16 Lac (4,16,383) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.20 Lac (4,19,688) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.23 Lac (4,22,988) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.26 Lac (4,26,293) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.30 Lac (4,29,594) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.33 Lac (4,32,899) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jhabua Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.33 Lac (4,32,899), with a male population of 2.14 Lac (2,14,066) and a female population of 2.19 Lac (2,19,009). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Jhabua Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.1%.