Jawar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jawar Tehsil has a population of 1.08 Lac (1,08,461) with 56.14 k (56,142) males and 52.32 k (52,319) females.The sex ratio in Jawar is 932, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jawar Tehsil is 16.14 k (16,139) which is 14.88% of Jawar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jawar Tehsil is 931 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.08 Lac

Toatl Population

56.14 k

Male Population

52.32 k

Female Population

Jawar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jawar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.30 Lac (1,30,441), indicating a 20.27% increased from Jawar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 67.17 k, and the estimated female population is 63.27 k.

Jawar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jawar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.32 Lac (1,31,966), projecting a 21.67% increased from Jawar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 67.92 k, and the estimated female population is 64.05 k.

Jawar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jawar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 98.96 k (98,961), accounting for 91.24% of the Jawar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 51.17 k (51,168), and the Hindu female population is around 47.79 k (47,793).

Jawar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jawar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.87 k (8,865), accounting for 8.17% of the Jawar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.64 k (4,643), and the Muslim female population is around 4.22 k (4,222).

Jawar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu98,96191.24%
Muslim8,8658.17%
Jain5020.46%
Religion not stated510.05%
Christian400.04%
Buddhist260.02%
Sikh130.01%
Other religions and persuasions30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jawar Urban Population

The Urban population of Jawar Tehsil is 8.21 k (8,206), with 4.18 k (4,182) being males and 4.02 k (4,024) being females, making up 7.57% of the Jawar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Jawar Rural Population

The Rural population of Jawar Tehsil is 1.00 Lac (1,00,255), with 51.96 k (51,960) being males and 48.30 k (48,295) being females, making up 92.43% of the Jawar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Jawar Literacy Rate

Jawar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jawar Tehsil is 79.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jawar Tehsil is 52.14 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jawar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.06%, while in the rural regions of Jawar Tehsil, it is around 65.38%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jawar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.05 79.01 52.14
Urban Area 74.06 84.49 63.23
Rural Area 65.38 78.56 51.21

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jawar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 65.62 78.91 51.4
Muslim 69.07 78.93 58.27
Jain 94.67 99.14 89.91
Religion not stated 58.06 69.23 50

Jawar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jawar Tehsil is 40.11 k (40,109) with 20.74 k (20,736) males and 19.37 k (19,373) females, which is 36.98% of Jawar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Jawar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jawar Tehsil is 6.15 k (6,147) with 3.09 k (3,086) males and 3.06 k (3,061) females, which is 5.67% of Jawar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jawar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 932
Urban Area 963
Rural Area 930

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jawar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 935
Muslim 910
Jain 917
Religion not stated 1319

Jawar Area & Households

The Total Area of Jawar Tehsil is 737.94 Square KM, with a population density of 147 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jawar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jawar Tehsil are 99.The Total Number of households in Jawar Tehsil are 22.20 k(22,204).

Jawar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jawar Tehsil, there are about 52.72 k (52,720) workers, making up nearly 48.61% of the Jawar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 30.40 k (30,399) are male workers, and about 22.32 k (22,321) are female workers.

Jawar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.30 Lac (1,30,441) 20.27%
2025 1.32 Lac (1,31,966) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 1.33 Lac (1,33,357) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 1.35 Lac (1,34,654) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 1.36 Lac (1,35,951) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 1.37 Lac (1,37,248) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 1.39 Lac (1,38,543) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 1.40 Lac (1,39,730) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 1.41 Lac (1,40,840) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 1.42 Lac (1,41,947) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 1.43 Lac (1,43,056) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 1.44 Lac (1,44,164) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 1.45 Lac (1,45,273) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jawar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.45 Lac (1,45,273), with a male population of 74.33 k (74,332) and a female population of 70.94 k (70,941). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Jawar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Jawar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jawar is 1.08 Lac (1,08,461).

The estimated population of Jawar in 2024 is approximately 1.30 Lac (1,30,441).

Hindu constitute 91.24% of Jawar population, amounting to approximately 98.96 k (98,961) people.

Muslim constitute 8.17% of Jawar population, totaling around 8.87 k (8,865) people.

Hindu: 91.24%, Muslim: 8.17%, Jain: 0.46%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Christian: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jawar is 40.11 k (36.98%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6.15 k (5.67%).

In Jawar, 8.21 k (7.57%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.00 Lac (92.43%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jawar is 66.05%, with male literacy at 79.01% and female literacy at 52.14%.

The sex ratio in Jawar is 932 females for every 1000 males.

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