Jaitu Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jaitu Tehsil has a population of 1.61 Lac (1,60,930) with 84.91 k (84,907) males and 76.02 k (76,023) females.The sex ratio in Jaitu is 896, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jaitu Tehsil is 17.76 k (17,761) which is 11.04% of Jaitu Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jaitu Tehsil is 856 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jaitu Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Faridkot District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Jaitu Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jaitu Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.79 Lac (1,79,010), indicating a 11.23% increased from Jaitu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 93.93 k, and the estimated female population is 85.08 k.
Jaitu Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jaitu Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.80 Lac (1,80,140), projecting a 11.94% increased from Jaitu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 94.49 k, and the estimated female population is 85.65 k.
Jaitu Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Jaitu Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.29 Lac (1,29,427), accounting for 80.42% of the Jaitu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 68.17 k (68,170), and the Sikh female population is around 61.26 k (61,257).
Jaitu Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Jaitu Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 29.82 k (29,815), accounting for 18.53% of the Jaitu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.86 k (15,861), and the Hindu female population is around 13.95 k (13,954).
Jaitu Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 1,29,427 | 80.42% |
| Hindu | 29,815 | 18.53% |
| Muslim | 1,265 | 0.79% |
| Jain | 227 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 103 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 46 | 0.03% |
| Religion not stated | 40 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJaitu Urban Population
The Urban population of Jaitu Tehsil is 37.38 k (37,377), with 19.88 k (19,880) being males and 17.50 k (17,497) being females, making up 23.23% of the Jaitu total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 881 females for every 1000 males.
Jaitu Rural Population
The Rural population of Jaitu Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,23,553), with 65.03 k (65,027) being males and 58.53 k (58,526) being females, making up 76.77% of the Jaitu total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Jaitu Literacy Rate
Jaitu Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.21% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jaitu Tehsil is 72.69 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jaitu Tehsil is 61.12 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jaitu Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.42%, while in the rural regions of Jaitu Tehsil, it is around 64.75%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jaitu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.21 | 72.69 | 61.12 |
| Urban Area | 75.42 | 80.67 | 69.47 |
| Rural Area | 64.75 | 70.27 | 58.65 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jaitu
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 65.15 | 70.54 | 59.19 |
| Hindu | 76.36 | 82.14 | 69.81 |
| Muslim | 59.94 | 66.13 | 53.07 |
| Jain | 95.69 | 95.41 | 96 |
Jaitu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jaitu Tehsil is 64.89 k (64,893) with 34.15 k (34,152) males and 30.74 k (30,741) females, which is 40.32% of Jaitu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Jaitu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Jaitu Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Jaitu Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jaitu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 896 |
| Urban Area | 881 |
| Rural Area | 901 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jaitu
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 899 |
| Hindu | 880 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Jain | 892 |
Jaitu Area & Households
The Total Area of Jaitu Tehsil is 404.52 Square KM, with a population density of 398 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jaitu Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jaitu Tehsil are 41.The Total Number of households in Jaitu Tehsil are 30.98 k(30,981).
Jaitu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jaitu Tehsil, there are about 56.35 k (56,346) workers, making up nearly 35.01% of the Jaitu Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.47 k (48,472) are male workers, and about 7.87 k (7,874) are female workers.
Jaitu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,010) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.80 Lac (1,80,140) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,126) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,014) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.83 Lac (1,82,896) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.84 Lac (1,83,785) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,673) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,428) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,086) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,743) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,400) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,064) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,721) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jaitu Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.89 Lac (1,88,721), with a male population of 98.54 k (98,542) and a female population of 90.18 k (90,180). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Jaitu Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.