Villages In Jirapur Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Jirapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jirapur Tehsil has a population of 2.00 Lac (1,99,675) with 1.01 Lac (1,01,119) males and 98.56 k (98,556) females.The sex ratio in Jirapur is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jirapur Tehsil is 28.02 k (28,023) which is 14.03% of Jirapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jirapur Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jirapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rajgarh District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

2.00 Lac

Toatl Population

1.01 Lac

Male Population

98.56 k

Female Population

Jirapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jirapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.40 Lac (2,40,140), indicating a 20.27% increased from Jirapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.19 Lac.

Jirapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jirapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.43 Lac (2,42,946), projecting a 21.67% increased from Jirapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.21 Lac.

Jirapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jirapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.91 Lac (1,90,818), accounting for 95.56% of the Jirapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 96.70 k (96,700), and the Hindu female population is around 94.12 k (94,118).

Jirapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jirapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.50 k (8,500), accounting for 4.26% of the Jirapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.24 k (4,240), and the Muslim female population is around 4.26 k (4,260).

Jirapur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,90,81895.56%
Muslim8,5004.26%
Religion not stated1390.07%
Christian1210.06%
Jain630.03%
Sikh140.01%
Other religions and persuasions120.01%
Buddhist80%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jirapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Jirapur Tehsil is 31.20 k (31,200), with 15.88 k (15,879) being males and 15.32 k (15,321) being females, making up 15.63% of the Jirapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Jirapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Jirapur Tehsil is 1.68 Lac (1,68,475), with 85.24 k (85,240) being males and 83.24 k (83,235) being females, making up 84.37% of the Jirapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Jirapur Literacy Rate

Jirapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.98% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jirapur Tehsil is 70.39 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jirapur Tehsil is 45.35 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jirapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.47%, while in the rural regions of Jirapur Tehsil, it is around 54.91%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jirapur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 57.98 70.39 45.35
Urban Area 74.47 84.32 64.3
Rural Area 54.91 67.77 41.86

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jirapur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 57.3 69.84 44.53
Muslim 73.02 82.94 63.22
Religion not stated 52.75 67.39 37.78
Christian 71.43 74.47 68.63

Jirapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jirapur Tehsil is 43.04 k (43,041) with 21.75 k (21,751) males and 21.29 k (21,290) females, which is 21.56% of Jirapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Jirapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jirapur Tehsil is 1.23 k (1,228) with 618 (618) males and 610 (610) females, which is 0.61% of Jirapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jirapur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 975
Urban Area 965
Rural Area 977

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jirapur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 974
Muslim 1005
Religion not stated 905
Christian 1087

Jirapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Jirapur Tehsil is 850.44 Square KM, with a population density of 235 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jirapur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Jirapur Tehsil are 220.The Total Number of households in Jirapur Tehsil are 45.34 k(45,336).

Jirapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jirapur Tehsil, there are about 1.02 Lac (1,01,668) workers, making up nearly 50.92% of the Jirapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.65 k (56,649) are male workers, and about 45.02 k (45,019) are female workers.

Jirapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.40 Lac (2,40,140) 20.27%
2025 2.43 Lac (2,42,946) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 2.46 Lac (2,45,508) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 2.48 Lac (2,47,896) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 2.50 Lac (2,50,283) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 2.53 Lac (2,52,670) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 2.55 Lac (2,55,055) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 2.57 Lac (2,57,241) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 2.59 Lac (2,59,283) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 2.61 Lac (2,61,322) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 2.63 Lac (2,63,364) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 2.65 Lac (2,65,403) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 2.67 Lac (2,67,444) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jirapur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.67 Lac (2,67,444), with a male population of 1.34 Lac (1,33,881) and a female population of 1.34 Lac (1,33,634). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Jirapur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Jirapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jirapur is 2.00 Lac (1,99,675).

The estimated population of Jirapur in 2024 is approximately 2.40 Lac (2,40,140).

Hindu constitute 95.56% of Jirapur population, amounting to approximately 1.91 Lac (1,90,818) people.

Muslim constitute 4.26% of Jirapur population, totaling around 8.50 k (8,500) people.

Hindu: 95.56%, Muslim: 4.26%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Christian: 0.06%, Jain: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jirapur is 43.04 k (21.56%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.23 k (0.61%).

In Jirapur, 31.20 k (15.63%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.68 Lac (84.37%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jirapur is 57.98%, with male literacy at 70.39% and female literacy at 45.35%.

The sex ratio in Jirapur is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Jirapur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.