Jonk Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jonk Tehsil has a population of 75.54 k (75,537) with 37.37 k (37,368) males and 38.17 k (38,169) females.The sex ratio in Jonk is 1022, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jonk Tehsil is 10.45 k (10,447) which is 13.83% of Jonk Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jonk Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.

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

Jonk Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jonk Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 83.64 k (83,643), indicating a 10.73% increased from Jonk's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 41.18 k, and the estimated female population is 42.48 k.

Jonk Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jonk Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 84.16 k (84,162), projecting a 11.42% increased from Jonk's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 41.42 k, and the estimated female population is 42.76 k.

Jonk Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jonk Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 72.03 k (72,032), accounting for 95.36% of the Jonk Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 35.63 k (35,629), and the Hindu female population is around 36.40 k (36,403).

Jonk Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jonk Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.87 k (1,873), accounting for 2.48% of the Jonk Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 930 (930), and the Muslim female population is around 943 (943).

Jonk Religion Wise Population

Jonk Urban Population

The Urban population of Jonk Tehsil is 18.97 k (18,967), with 9.53 k (9,526) being males and 9.44 k (9,441) being females, making up 25.11% of the Jonk total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Jonk Rural Population

The Rural population of Jonk Tehsil is 56.57 k (56,570), with 27.84 k (27,842) being males and 28.73 k (28,728) being females, making up 74.89% of the Jonk total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1032 females for every 1000 males.

Jonk Literacy Rate

Jonk Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.96% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jonk Tehsil is 73.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jonk Tehsil is 52.7 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jonk Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.41%, while in the rural regions of Jonk Tehsil, it is around 57.71%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jonk

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	62.96	73.56	52.7
Urban Area	78.41	85.21	71.6
Rural Area	57.71	69.51	46.41

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jonk

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	61.74	72.65	51.18
Muslim	81.98	87.41	76.76
Sikh	93.3	97.31	89.31
Jain	97.7	98.87	96.48

Jonk Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jonk Tehsil is 10.70 k (10,697) with 5.28 k (5,283) males and 5.41 k (5,414) females, which is 14.16% of Jonk Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1025 females for every 1000 males.

Jonk Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jonk Tehsil is 21.91 k (21,909) with 10.66 k (10,664) males and 11.25 k (11,245) females, which is 29% of Jonk Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1055 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jonk

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1022
Urban Area	992
Rural Area	1032

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jonk

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1022
Muslim	1014
Sikh	970
Jain	990

Jonk Area & Households

The Total Area of Jonk Tehsil is 345.62 Square KM, with a population density of 219 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jonk Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jonk Tehsil are 71.The Total Number of households in Jonk Tehsil are 18.30 k(18,297).

Jonk Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jonk Tehsil, there are about 37.05 k (37,054) workers, making up nearly 49.05% of the Jonk Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 21.09 k (21,090) are male workers, and about 15.96 k (15,964) are female workers.

Jonk - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Jonk Census Frequently Asked Questions