Jalgaon Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jalgaon District has a population of 42.30 Lac (42,29,917) with 21.97 Lac (21,97,365) males and 20.33 Lac (20,32,552) females.The sex ratio in Jalgaon is 925, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jalgaon District is 5.32 Lac (5,32,005) which is 12.58% of Jalgaon District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jalgaon District is 842 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jalgaon District is listed as part of MAHARASHTRA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Jalgaon Population Census 2011
- Jalgaon Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Jalgaon Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jalgaon District current estimated population is projected to be 47.84 Lac (47,83,847), indicating a 13.1% increased from Jalgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 24.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 22.90 Lac.
Jalgaon Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jalgaon District estimated population is projected to be 48.20 Lac (48,20,270), projecting a 13.96% increased from Jalgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 25.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.07 Lac.
Jalgaon Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jalgaon District, with a total Hindu population of 34.58 Lac (34,57,615), accounting for 81.74% of the Jalgaon District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 18.02 Lac (18,02,246), and the Hindu female population is around 16.55 Lac (16,55,369).
Jalgaon Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jalgaon District, with a total Muslim population of 5.60 Lac (5,60,261), accounting for 13.25% of the Jalgaon District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.86 Lac (2,86,303), and the Muslim female population is around 2.74 Lac (2,73,958).
Jalgaon Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 34,57,615 | 81.74% |
| Muslim | 5,60,261 | 13.25% |
| Buddhist | 1,43,865 | 3.4% |
| Jain | 27,404 | 0.65% |
| Religion not stated | 20,928 | 0.49% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9,662 | 0.23% |
| Christian | 7,091 | 0.17% |
| Sikh | 3,091 | 0.07% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJalgaon Urban Population
The Urban population of Jalgaon District is 13.43 Lac (13,42,711), with 6.97 Lac (6,96,851) being males and 6.46 Lac (6,45,860) being females, making up 31.74% of the Jalgaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Jalgaon Rural Population
The Rural population of Jalgaon District is 28.87 Lac (28,87,206), with 15.01 Lac (15,00,514) being males and 13.87 Lac (13,86,692) being females, making up 68.26% of the Jalgaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Jalgaon Literacy Rate
Jalgaon District has a literacy rate of 78.2% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jalgaon District is 85.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jalgaon District is 70.56 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jalgaon District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.5%, while in the rural regions of Jalgaon District, it is around 74.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jalgaon
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.2 | 85.36 | 70.56 |
| Urban Area | 85.5 | 89.71 | 81.01 |
| Rural Area | 74.76 | 83.32 | 65.63 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jalgaon
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.42 | 85.64 | 70.69 |
| Muslim | 77.08 | 83.5 | 70.39 |
| Buddhist | 75.59 | 84.77 | 66.01 |
| Jain | 94.68 | 95.71 | 93.58 |
Jalgaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jalgaon District is 3.89 Lac (3,89,273) with 1.99 Lac (1,99,427) males and 1.90 Lac (1,89,846) females, which is 9.2% of Jalgaon District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Jalgaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jalgaon District is 6.04 Lac (6,04,367) with 3.10 Lac (3,10,150) males and 2.94 Lac (2,94,217) females, which is 14.29% of Jalgaon District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jalgaon
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 925 |
| Urban Area | 927 |
| Rural Area | 925 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jalgaon
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 919 |
| Muslim | 957 |
| Buddhist | 950 |
| Jain | 930 |
Jalgaon Area & Households
The Total Area of Jalgaon District is 11,765 Square KM, with a population density of 360 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jalgaon District are 20 and the Total Number of Villages in Jalgaon District are 1,513.The Total Number of households in Jalgaon District are 9.04 Lac(9,03,643).
Jalgaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jalgaon District, there are about 18.64 Lac (18,63,571) workers, making up nearly 44.06% of the Jalgaon District total population. Out of these, around 11.86 Lac (11,86,472) are male workers, and about 6.77 Lac (6,77,099) are female workers.
Jalgaon - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Jalgaon district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,54,077, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 42,29,917 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 23.32% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 13.43%.
Jalgaon District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 9,54,077 to 42,29,917.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 23.32%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 9.54 Lac | 0 | 0 | 4.83 Lac | 4.71 Lac |
| 1911 | 10.28 Lac | 74.05 k | 7.761323247 | 5.19 Lac | 5.10 Lac |
| 1921 | 10.70 Lac | 41.53 k | 4.039388168 | 5.43 Lac | 5.27 Lac |
| 1931 | 11.98 Lac | 1.29 Lac | 12.02293074 | 6.09 Lac | 5.90 Lac |
| 1941 | 13.20 Lac | 1.22 Lac | 10.16590723 | 6.70 Lac | 6.50 Lac |
| 1951 | 14.71 Lac | 1.51 Lac | 11.45973635 | 7.46 Lac | 7.25 Lac |
| 1961 | 17.65 Lac | 2.94 Lac | 19.96097464 | 9.02 Lac | 8.63 Lac |
| 1971 | 21.23 Lac | 3.58 Lac | 20.28693853 | 10.90 Lac | 10.33 Lac |
| 1981 | 26.18 Lac | 4.95 Lac | 23.32193973 | 13.43 Lac | 12.75 Lac |
| 1991 | 31.88 Lac | 5.69 Lac | 21.74562326 | 16.43 Lac | 15.45 Lac |
| 2001 | 36.83 Lac | 4.95 Lac | 15.53051574 | 19.05 Lac | 17.77 Lac |
| 2011 | 42.30 Lac | 5.47 Lac | 14.85943699 | 21.97 Lac | 20.33 Lac |
Jalgaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.84 Lac (47,83,847) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 48.20 Lac (48,20,270) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 48.54 Lac (48,53,514) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 48.85 Lac (48,84,514) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 49.16 Lac (49,15,514) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 49.46 Lac (49,46,477) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 49.77 Lac (49,77,478) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 50.05 Lac (50,04,813) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 50.30 Lac (50,29,606) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 50.54 Lac (50,54,399) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 50.79 Lac (50,79,154) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 51.04 Lac (51,03,947) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 51.29 Lac (51,28,702) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jalgaon District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 51.29 Lac (51,28,702), with a male population of 26.76 Lac (26,75,847) and a female population of 24.53 Lac (24,52,906). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Jalgaon District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.