Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Ajmer District

Ajmer Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ajmer District has a population of 25.83 Lac (25,83,052) with 13.24 Lac (13,24,085) males and 12.59 Lac (12,58,967) females.The sex ratio in Ajmer is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ajmer District is 3.81 Lac (3,81,167) which is 14.76% of Ajmer District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ajmer District is 901 females for every 1000 males.

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

25.83 Lac

Toatl Population

13.24 Lac

Male Population

12.59 Lac

Female Population

Ajmer Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ajmer District current estimated population is projected to be 30.75 Lac (30,75,464), indicating a 19.06% increased from Ajmer's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.17 Lac.

Ajmer Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ajmer District estimated population is projected to be 31.08 Lac (31,08,008), projecting a 20.32% increased from Ajmer's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.35 Lac.

Ajmer Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ajmer District, with a total Hindu population of 22.02 Lac (22,01,663), accounting for 85.23% of the Ajmer District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.28 Lac (11,28,355), and the Hindu female population is around 10.73 Lac (10,73,308).

Ajmer Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ajmer District, with a total Muslim population of 3.14 Lac (3,14,159), accounting for 12.16% of the Ajmer District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.61 Lac (1,61,472), and the Muslim female population is around 1.53 Lac (1,52,687).

Ajmer Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu22,01,66385.23%
Muslim3,14,15912.16%
Jain45,6141.77%
Christian10,6050.41%
Sikh6,7990.26%
Religion not stated3,6110.14%
Buddhist4170.02%
Other religions and persuasions1840.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ajmer Urban Population

The Urban population of Ajmer District is 10.35 Lac (10,35,410), with 5.35 Lac (5,34,688) being males and 5.01 Lac (5,00,722) being females, making up 40.08% of the Ajmer total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Ajmer Rural Population

The Rural population of Ajmer District is 15.48 Lac (15,47,642), with 7.89 Lac (7,89,397) being males and 7.58 Lac (7,58,245) being females, making up 59.92% of the Ajmer total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Ajmer Literacy Rate

Ajmer District has a literacy rate of 69.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ajmer District is 82.44 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ajmer District is 55.68 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ajmer District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.88%, while in the rural regions of Ajmer District, it is around 59.13%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ajmer

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.33 82.44 55.68
Urban Area 83.88 90.85 76.5
Rural Area 59.13 76.45 41.29

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ajmer

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 68.93 82.13 55.17
Muslim 66.51 81.44 50.87
Jain 96.14 98 94.25
Christian 93.52 95.37 91.84

Ajmer Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ajmer District is 4.78 Lac (4,78,027) with 2.44 Lac (2,43,750) males and 2.34 Lac (2,34,277) females, which is 18.51% of Ajmer District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Ajmer Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ajmer District is 63.48 k (63,482) with 32.41 k (32,408) males and 31.07 k (31,074) females, which is 2.46% of Ajmer District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ajmer

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 951
Urban Area 937
Rural Area 961

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ajmer

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 952
Muslim 946
Jain 964
Christian 1082

Ajmer Area & Households

The Total Area of Ajmer District is 8,481 Square KM, with a population density of 305 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ajmer District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Ajmer District are 1,111.The Total Number of households in Ajmer District are 4.95 Lac(4,94,832).

Ajmer Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ajmer District, there are about 10.54 Lac (10,53,722) workers, making up nearly 40.79% of the Ajmer District total population. Out of these, around 6.86 Lac (6,86,149) are male workers, and about 3.68 Lac (3,67,573) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Ajmer district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,27,036, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 25,83,052 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 26.17% 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 15.88%.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.

Ajmer District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 5,27,036 to 25,83,052.
  • The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 26.17%.
  • 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 5.27 Lac ----- ----- 2.78 Lac 2.49 Lac
1911 5.44 Lac 16.77 k 3.181186864 2.88 Lac 2.55 Lac
1921 5.24 Lac -20.22 k -3.717713432 2.85 Lac 2.38 Lac
1931 5.92 Lac 68.88 k 13.1552661 3.11 Lac 2.81 Lac
1941 6.81 Lac 88.49 k 14.93643496 3.58 Lac 3.23 Lac
1951 8.19 Lac 1.38 Lac 20.23769489 4.25 Lac 3.94 Lac
1961 9.75 Lac 1.56 Lac 19.09444323 5.10 Lac 4.65 Lac
1971 11.46 Lac 1.71 Lac 17.52517162 6.00 Lac 5.46 Lac
1981 14.38 Lac 2.92 Lac 25.48641137 7.48 Lac 6.90 Lac
1991 17.27 Lac 2.88 Lac 20.05906536 9.00 Lac 8.27 Lac
2001 21.78 Lac 4.52 Lac 26.1747979 11.28 Lac 10.50 Lac
2011 25.83 Lac 4.05 Lac 18.57309358 13.24 Lac 12.59 Lac

Historical Population of Ajmer by Census Year 1901-2011

Ajmer - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 30.75 Lac (30,75,464) 19.06%
2025 31.08 Lac (31,08,008) 20.32% 1.26 %
2026 31.37 Lac (31,37,081) 21.45% 1.13 %
2027 31.64 Lac (31,63,616) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 31.90 Lac (31,90,151) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 32.17 Lac (32,16,686) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 32.43 Lac (32,43,221) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 32.69 Lac (32,68,935) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 32.94 Lac (32,94,052) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 33.19 Lac (33,19,169) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 33.44 Lac (33,44,286) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 33.69 Lac (33,69,403) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 33.95 Lac (33,94,520) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Ajmer District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 33.95 Lac (33,94,520), with a male population of 17.07 Lac (17,06,645) and a female population of 16.89 Lac (16,88,606). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Ajmer District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.

Ajmer Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ajmer is 25.83 Lac (25,83,052).

The estimated population of Ajmer in 2024 is approximately 30.75 Lac (30,75,464).

Hindu constitute 85.23% of Ajmer population, amounting to approximately 22.02 Lac (22,01,663) people.

Muslim constitute 12.16% of Ajmer population, totaling around 3.14 Lac (3,14,159) people.

Hindu: 85.23%, Muslim: 12.16%, Jain: 1.77%, Christian: 0.41%, Sikh: 0.26%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ajmer is 4.78 Lac (18.51%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 63.48 k (2.46%).

In Ajmer, 10.35 Lac (40.08%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 15.48 Lac (59.92%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ajmer is 69.33%, with male literacy at 82.44% and female literacy at 55.68%.

The sex ratio in Ajmer is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Ajmer population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.03% up to 2036.