Jajapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jajapur District has a population of 18.27 Lac (18,27,192) with 9.26 Lac (9,26,034) males and 9.01 Lac (9,01,158) females.The sex ratio in Jajapur is 974, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jajapur District is 2.17 Lac (2,16,804) which is 11.87% of Jajapur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jajapur District is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Jajapur District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.

18.27 Lac

Toatl Population

9.26 Lac

Male Population

9.01 Lac

Female Population

Jajapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jajapur District current estimated population is projected to be 20.23 Lac (20,23,258), indicating a 10.73% increased from Jajapur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.03 Lac.

Jajapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jajapur District estimated population is projected to be 20.36 Lac (20,35,813), projecting a 11.42% increased from Jajapur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.09 Lac.

Jajapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jajapur District, with a total Hindu population of 17.26 Lac (17,25,595), accounting for 94.44% of the Jajapur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.75 Lac (8,75,270), and the Hindu female population is around 8.50 Lac (8,50,325).

Jajapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jajapur District, with a total Muslim population of 93.64 k (93,642), accounting for 5.12% of the Jajapur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 46.72 k (46,724), and the Muslim female population is around 46.92 k (46,918).

Jajapur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu17,25,59594.44%
Muslim93,6425.12%
Other religions and persuasions3,0730.17%
Religion not stated2,6310.14%
Christian1,6230.09%
Sikh4700.03%
Jain1000.01%
Buddhist580%

Based on Data from Census 2011

Explore State wise Religion Population

Jajapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Jajapur District is 1.35 Lac (1,35,097), with 69.50 k (69,495) being males and 65.60 k (65,602) being females, making up 7.39% of the Jajapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Jajapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Jajapur District is 16.92 Lac (16,92,095), with 8.57 Lac (8,56,539) being males and 8.36 Lac (8,35,556) being females, making up 92.61% of the Jajapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Jajapur Literacy Rate

Jajapur District has a literacy rate of 80.13% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jajapur District is 86.84 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jajapur District is 73.29 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jajapur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86%, while in the rural regions of Jajapur District, it is around 79.67%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jajapur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.13 86.84 73.29
Urban Area 86 90.66 81.07
Rural Area 79.67 86.53 72.68

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jajapur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.05 86.82 73.12
Muslim 83.15 88.33 77.99
Other religions and persuasions 37.36 49.96 24.04
Religion not stated 77.83 83.25 72.45

Jajapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jajapur District is 4.33 Lac (4,33,387) with 2.21 Lac (2,20,553) males and 2.13 Lac (2,12,834) females, which is 23.72% of Jajapur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Jajapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jajapur District is 1.51 Lac (1,51,432) with 76.05 k (76,048) males and 75.38 k (75,384) females, which is 8.29% of Jajapur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jajapur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 974
Urban Area 944
Rural Area 976

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jajapur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 972
Muslim 1005
Other religions and persuasions 952
Religion not stated 952

Jajapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Jajapur District is 2,899 Square KM, with a population density of 630 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jajapur District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Jajapur District are 1,783.The Total Number of households in Jajapur District are 4.08 Lac(4,07,851).

Jajapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jajapur District, there are about 5.52 Lac (5,52,234) workers, making up nearly 30.22% of the Jajapur District total population. Out of these, around 4.86 Lac (4,86,091) are male workers, and about 66.14 k (66,143) are female workers.

Jajapur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Jajapur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,44,846, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 18,27,192 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 24.78% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 12.00%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Jajapur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 5,44,846 to 18,27,192.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 24.78%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 5.45 Lac --- --- 2.63 Lac 2.81 Lac
1911 5.58 Lac 13.21 k 2.423987696 2.66 Lac 2.92 Lac
1921 5.42 Lac -15.69 k -2.810664937 2.51 Lac 2.91 Lac
1931 5.77 Lac 34.99 k 6.451154935 2.73 Lac 3.04 Lac
1941 6.05 Lac 27.19 k 4.710084055 2.90 Lac 3.14 Lac
1951 6.25 Lac 20.08 k 3.321804116 3.04 Lac 3.21 Lac
1961 7.60 Lac 1.36 Lac 21.70058258 3.75 Lac 3.85 Lac
1971 9.49 Lac 1.88 Lac 24.78117082 4.73 Lac 4.76 Lac
1981 11.36 Lac 1.88 Lac 19.76977832 5.70 Lac 5.67 Lac
1991 13.86 Lac 2.50 Lac 22.01263453 7.01 Lac 6.85 Lac
2001 16.24 Lac 2.38 Lac 17.18135563 8.24 Lac 8.01 Lac
2011 18.27 Lac 2.03 Lac 12.48820291 9.26 Lac 9.01 Lac

Historical Population of Jajapur by Census Year 1901-2011

Jajapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 20.23 Lac (20,23,258) 10.73%
2025 20.36 Lac (20,35,813) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 20.47 Lac (20,46,679) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 20.56 Lac (20,56,290) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 20.66 Lac (20,65,944) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 20.76 Lac (20,75,554) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 20.85 Lac (20,85,208) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 20.93 Lac (20,93,087) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 21.00 Lac (20,99,711) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 21.06 Lac (21,06,377) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 21.13 Lac (21,12,958) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 21.20 Lac (21,19,625) 16% 0.36 %
2036 21.26 Lac (21,26,248) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jajapur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 21.26 Lac (21,26,248), with a male population of 10.67 Lac (10,67,469) and a female population of 10.59 Lac (10,58,717). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Jajapur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Jajapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jajapur is 18.27 Lac (18,27,192).

The estimated population of Jajapur in 2024 is approximately 20.23 Lac (20,23,258).

Hindu constitute 94.44% of Jajapur population, amounting to approximately 17.26 Lac (17,25,595) people.

Muslim constitute 5.12% of Jajapur population, totaling around 93.64 k (93,642) people.

Hindu: 94.44%, Muslim: 5.12%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.17%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Christian: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.03%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jajapur is 4.33 Lac (23.72%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.51 Lac (8.29%).

In Jajapur , 1.35 Lac (7.39%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 16.92 Lac (92.61%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jajapur is 80.13%, with male literacy at 86.84% and female literacy at 73.29%.

The sex ratio in Jajapur is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Jajapur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.