Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Barmer District

Barmer Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barmer District has a population of 26.04 Lac (26,03,751) with 13.69 Lac (13,69,022) males and 12.35 Lac (12,34,729) females.The sex ratio in Barmer is 902, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barmer District is 5.02 Lac (5,01,522) which is 19.26% of Barmer District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barmer District is 905 females for every 1000 males.

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

26.04 Lac

Toatl Population

13.69 Lac

Male Population

12.35 Lac

Female Population

Barmer Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barmer District current estimated population is projected to be 31.00 Lac (31,00,109), indicating a 19.06% increased from Barmer's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.88 Lac.

Barmer Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barmer District estimated population is projected to be 31.33 Lac (31,32,914), projecting a 20.32% increased from Barmer's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.05 Lac.

Barmer Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barmer District, with a total Hindu population of 22.45 Lac (22,44,882), accounting for 86.22% of the Barmer District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.82 Lac (11,81,984), and the Hindu female population is around 10.63 Lac (10,62,898).

Barmer Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barmer District, with a total Muslim population of 3.21 Lac (3,21,192), accounting for 12.34% of the Barmer District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.68 Lac (1,67,592), and the Muslim female population is around 1.54 Lac (1,53,600).

Barmer Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu22,44,88286.22%
Muslim3,21,19212.34%
Jain34,0101.31%
Religion not stated1,8690.07%
Christian1,1570.04%
Sikh4500.02%
Buddhist1570.01%
Other religions and persuasions340%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Barmer Urban Population

The Urban population of Barmer District is 1.82 Lac (1,81,837), with 95.77 k (95,773) being males and 86.06 k (86,064) being females, making up 6.98% of the Barmer total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Barmer Rural Population

The Rural population of Barmer District is 24.22 Lac (24,21,914), with 12.73 Lac (12,73,249) being males and 11.49 Lac (11,48,665) being females, making up 93.02% of the Barmer total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Barmer Literacy Rate

Barmer District has a literacy rate of 56.53% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barmer District is 70.86 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barmer District is 40.63 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barmer District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.22%, while in the rural regions of Barmer District, it is around 54.79%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barmer

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 56.53 70.86 40.63
Urban Area 78.22 88.63 66.64
Rural Area 54.79 69.44 38.55

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barmer

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 57.91 72.33 41.88
Muslim 42.2 56.88 26.08
Jain 90.84 97.48 83.9
Religion not stated 59.95 72.46 45.96

Barmer Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barmer District is 4.36 Lac (4,36,414) with 2.28 Lac (2,28,431) males and 2.08 Lac (2,07,983) females, which is 16.76% of Barmer District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Barmer Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barmer District is 1.76 Lac (1,76,257) with 92.61 k (92,610) males and 83.65 k (83,647) females, which is 6.77% of Barmer District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barmer

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 902
Urban Area 899
Rural Area 903

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barmer

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 900
Muslim 917
Jain 949
Religion not stated 898

Barmer Area & Households

The Total Area of Barmer District is 28,387 Square KM, with a population density of 92 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barmer District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Barmer District are 2,460.The Total Number of households in Barmer District are 4.52 Lac(4,51,629).

Barmer Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barmer District, there are about 12.02 Lac (12,02,482) workers, making up nearly 46.18% of the Barmer District total population. Out of these, around 6.96 Lac (6,96,240) are male workers, and about 5.06 Lac (5,06,242) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Barmer district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,13,102, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 26,03,751 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 44.41% 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 22.33%.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.

Barmer District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,13,102 to 26,03,751.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 44.41%.
  • 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 3.13 Lac ----- ----- 1.67 Lac 1.46 Lac
1911 3.00 Lac -13.58 k -4.338522271 1.59 Lac 1.40 Lac
1921 2.81 Lac -18.08 k -6.036365093 1.51 Lac 1.30 Lac
1931 3.08 Lac 26.83 k 9.53176188 1.63 Lac 1.45 Lac
1941 3.95 Lac 86.27 k 27.98413049 2.11 Lac 1.84 Lac
1951 4.77 Lac 82.75 k 20.97513744 2.56 Lac 2.22 Lac
1961 6.50 Lac 1.73 Lac 36.14466919 3.48 Lac 3.02 Lac
1971 7.75 Lac 1.25 Lac 19.23855868 4.11 Lac 3.64 Lac
1981 11.19 Lac 3.44 Lac 44.40949658 5.88 Lac 5.31 Lac
1991 14.35 Lac 3.16 Lac 28.27171881 7.59 Lac 6.76 Lac
2001 19.65 Lac 5.30 Lac 36.90112052 10.38 Lac 9.27 Lac
2011 26.04 Lac 6.39 Lac 32.51753964 13.69 Lac 12.35 Lac

Historical Population of Barmer by Census Year 1901-2011

Barmer - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 31.00 Lac (31,00,109) 19.06%
2025 31.33 Lac (31,32,914) 20.32% 1.26 %
2026 31.62 Lac (31,62,219) 21.45% 1.13 %
2027 31.89 Lac (31,88,967) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 32.16 Lac (32,15,715) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 32.42 Lac (32,42,463) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 32.69 Lac (32,69,211) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 32.95 Lac (32,95,131) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 33.20 Lac (33,20,449) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 33.46 Lac (33,45,767) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 33.71 Lac (33,71,085) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 33.96 Lac (33,96,404) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 34.22 Lac (34,21,722) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barmer District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 34.22 Lac (34,21,722), with a male population of 17.65 Lac (17,64,565) and a female population of 16.56 Lac (16,56,097). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Barmer District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.

Barmer Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barmer is 26.04 Lac (26,03,751).

The estimated population of Barmer in 2024 is approximately 31.00 Lac (31,00,109).

Hindu constitute 86.22% of Barmer population, amounting to approximately 22.45 Lac (22,44,882) people.

Muslim constitute 12.34% of Barmer population, totaling around 3.21 Lac (3,21,192) people.

Hindu: 86.22%, Muslim: 12.34%, Jain: 1.31%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Christian: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barmer is 4.36 Lac (16.76%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.76 Lac (6.77%).

In Barmer, 1.82 Lac (6.98%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 24.22 Lac (93.02%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barmer is 56.53%, with male literacy at 70.86% and female literacy at 40.63%.

The sex ratio in Barmer is 902 females for every 1000 males.

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