Jhiranya Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jhiranya Tehsil has a population of 2.02 Lac (2,01,756) with 1.01 Lac (1,01,109) males and 1.01 Lac (1,00,647) females.The sex ratio in Jhiranya is 996, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhiranya Tehsil is 42.55 k (42,547) which is 21.09% of Jhiranya Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhiranya Tehsil is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jhiranya Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Khargone (West Nimar) District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

Jhiranya Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jhiranya Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.43 Lac (2,42,642), indicating a 20.27% increased from Jhiranya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.22 Lac.

Jhiranya Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jhiranya Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.45 Lac (2,45,478), projecting a 21.67% increased from Jhiranya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.

Jhiranya Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jhiranya Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.97 Lac (1,97,417), accounting for 97.85% of the Jhiranya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 98.97 k (98,970), and the Hindu female population is around 98.45 k (98,447).

Jhiranya Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jhiranya Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.36 k (3,361), accounting for 1.67% of the Jhiranya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.68 k (1,679), and the Muslim female population is around 1.68 k (1,682).

Jhiranya Religion Wise Population

Jhiranya Urban Population

The Urban population of Jhiranya Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Jhiranya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Jhiranya Rural Population

The Rural population of Jhiranya Tehsil is 2.02 Lac (2,01,756), with 1.01 Lac (1,01,109) being males and 1.01 Lac (1,00,647) being females, making up 100% of the Jhiranya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Jhiranya Literacy Rate

Jhiranya Tehsil has a literacy rate of 39.51% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhiranya Tehsil is 45.89 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhiranya Tehsil is 33.15 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jhiranya Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Jhiranya Tehsil, it is around 39.51%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhiranya

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	39.51	45.89	33.15
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	39.51	45.89	33.15

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jhiranya

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	38.96	45.27	32.66
Muslim	63.36	73.08	53.48
Sikh	84.82	90.75	79.59
Christian	47.14	54.9	40.8

Jhiranya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhiranya Tehsil is 6.92 k (6,919) with 3.48 k (3,481) males and 3.44 k (3,438) females, which is 3.43% of Jhiranya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Jhiranya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhiranya Tehsil is 1.62 Lac (1,61,863) with 80.76 k (80,761) males and 81.10 k (81,102) females, which is 80.23% of Jhiranya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhiranya

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	996
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	996

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhiranya

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	995
Muslim	1002
Sikh	1109
Christian	1125

Jhiranya Area & Households

The Total Area of Jhiranya Tehsil is 1,146.27 Square KM, with a population density of 176 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Jhiranya Tehsil are 131.The Total Number of households in Jhiranya Tehsil are 35.80 k(35,801).

Jhiranya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jhiranya Tehsil, there are about 96.54 k (96,537) workers, making up nearly 47.85% of the Jhiranya Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.91 k (50,910) are male workers, and about 45.63 k (45,627) are female workers.

Jhiranya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Jhiranya Census Frequently Asked Questions