Junagarh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Junagarh Tehsil has a population of 1.82 Lac (1,81,649) with 90.70 k (90,699) males and 90.95 k (90,950) females.The sex ratio in Junagarh is 1003, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Junagarh Tehsil is 25.18 k (25,177) which is 13.86% of Junagarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Junagarh Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Junagarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kalahandi District in the state of ODISHA in India.

Junagarh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Junagarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.01 Lac (2,01,141), indicating a 10.73% increased from Junagarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 99.94 k, and the estimated female population is 1.01 Lac.

Junagarh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Junagarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,02,389), projecting a 11.42% increased from Junagarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.

Junagarh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Junagarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.81 Lac (1,80,604), accounting for 99.42% of the Junagarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 90.16 k (90,164), and the Hindu female population is around 90.44 k (90,440).

Junagarh Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Junagarh Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 553 (553), accounting for 0.3% of the Junagarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 277 (277), and the Muslim female population is around 276 (276).

Junagarh Religion Wise Population

Junagarh Urban Population

The Urban population of Junagarh Tehsil is 19.66 k (19,656), with 9.84 k (9,835) being males and 9.82 k (9,821) being females, making up 10.82% of the Junagarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Junagarh Rural Population

The Rural population of Junagarh Tehsil is 1.62 Lac (1,61,993), with 80.86 k (80,864) being males and 81.13 k (81,129) being females, making up 89.18% of the Junagarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Junagarh Literacy Rate

Junagarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 58.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Junagarh Tehsil is 70.94 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Junagarh Tehsil is 45.37 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Junagarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.27%, while in the rural regions of Junagarh Tehsil, it is around 56.09%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Junagarh

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	58.08	70.94	45.37
Urban Area	74.27	82.45	66.12
Rural Area	56.09	69.52	42.83

Literacy Rate by Religion in Junagarh

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	57.96	70.84	45.23
Muslim	84.85	90.2	79.17
Religion not stated	67.42	82.29	50
Christian	77.38	86.9	67.86

Junagarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Junagarh Tehsil is 29.19 k (29,193) with 14.54 k (14,540) males and 14.65 k (14,653) females, which is 16.07% of Junagarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1008 females for every 1000 males.

Junagarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Junagarh Tehsil is 28.95 k (28,947) with 14.27 k (14,273) males and 14.67 k (14,674) females, which is 15.94% of Junagarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1029 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Junagarh

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1003
Urban Area	999
Rural Area	1004

Sex Ratio by Religion in Junagarh

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1004
Muslim	997
Religion not stated	896
Christian	980

Junagarh Area & Households

The Total Area of Junagarh Tehsil is 588.96 Square KM, with a population density of 308 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Junagarh Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Junagarh Tehsil are 167.The Total Number of households in Junagarh Tehsil are 45.32 k(45,315).

Junagarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Junagarh Tehsil, there are about 85.42 k (85,422) workers, making up nearly 47.03% of the Junagarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.90 k (51,896) are male workers, and about 33.53 k (33,526) are female workers.

Junagarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Junagarh Census Frequently Asked Questions