Villages In Jhabua Subdistrict (Tahsil)

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.

3.23 Lac

Total Population

1.62 Lac

Male Population

1.62 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu3,00,15492.87%
Christian13,8254.28%
Muslim6,2291.93%
Jain2,4870.77%
Other religions and persuasions2370.07%
Religion not stated1960.06%
Sikh460.01%
Buddhist300.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jhabua 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%.

Jhabua Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jhabua is 3.23 Lac (3,23,204).

Hindu constitute 92.87% of Jhabua population, amounting to approximately 3.00 Lac (3,00,154) people.

Christian constitute 4.28% of Jhabua population, totaling around 13.83 k (13,825) people.

Hindu: 92.87%, Christian: 4.28%, Muslim: 1.93%, Jain: 0.77%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.07%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jhabua is 5.38 k (1.67%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.87 Lac (88.67%).

In Jhabua, 35.75 k (11.06%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.87 Lac (88.94%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhabua is 41.86%, with male literacy at 50.77% and female literacy at 33.06%.

The sex ratio in Jhabua is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Jhabua population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.1% up to 2036.