Villages In Barmer Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Barmer Population in 2026

In 2026, Barmer Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.50 Lac (4,50,236), indicating a 21.45% increased from Barmer's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.14 Lac.

Barmer Estimated Population in 2027

In the year 2027, Barmer Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.54 Lac (4,54,044), projecting a 22.48% increased from Barmer's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 2.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.16 Lac.

Barmer Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Barmer Tehsil has a population of 3.71 Lac (3,70,721) with 1.97 Lac (1,97,280) males and 1.73 Lac (1,73,441) females.The sex ratio in Barmer is 880, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barmer Tehsil is 64.98 k (64,982) which is 17.53% of Barmer Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barmer Tehsil is 894 females for every 1000 males.

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

3.71 Lac

Total Population

1.97 Lac

Male Population

1.73 Lac

Female Population

Barmer Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barmer Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.30 Lac (3,29,982), accounting for 89.01% of the Barmer Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.76 Lac (1,75,751), and the Hindu female population is around 1.54 Lac (1,54,231).

Barmer Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barmer Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 27.76 k (27,759), accounting for 7.49% of the Barmer Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 14.70 k (14,700), and the Muslim female population is around 13.06 k (13,059).

Barmer Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,29,98289.01%
Muslim27,7597.49%
Jain11,7913.18%
Religion not stated5410.15%
Christian3670.1%
Sikh2600.07%
Buddhist190.01%
Other religions and persuasions20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Barmer Urban Population

The Urban population of Barmer Tehsil is 1.01 Lac (1,00,828), with 53.67 k (53,667) being males and 47.16 k (47,161) being females, making up 27.2% of the Barmer total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 879 females for every 1000 males.

Barmer Rural Population

The Rural population of Barmer Tehsil is 2.70 Lac (2,69,893), with 1.44 Lac (1,43,613) being males and 1.26 Lac (1,26,280) being females, making up 72.8% of the Barmer total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 880 females for every 1000 males.

Barmer Literacy Rate

Barmer Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.53% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barmer Tehsil is 78.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barmer Tehsil is 48.89 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barmer Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.86%, while in the rural regions of Barmer Tehsil, it is around 58.07%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barmer

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.53 78.23 48.89
Urban Area 80.86 91 69.32
Rural Area 58.07 73.19 40.79

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barmer

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 64.78 78.64 48.94
Muslim 48.64 63.82 31.3
Jain 90.31 97.79 82.3
Religion not stated 56.77 69.07 44.21

Barmer Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barmer Tehsil is 56.36 k (56,356) with 29.51 k (29,506) males and 26.85 k (26,850) females, which is 15.2% of Barmer Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Barmer Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barmer Tehsil is 17.28 k (17,283) with 9.15 k (9,151) males and 8.13 k (8,132) females, which is 4.66% of Barmer Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 889 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barmer

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 880
Urban Area 879
Rural Area 880

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barmer

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 878
Muslim 889
Jain 923
Religion not stated 919

Barmer Area & Households

The Total Area of Barmer Tehsil is 2,914.67 Square KM, with a population density of 127 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barmer Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Barmer Tehsil are 295.The Total Number of households in Barmer Tehsil are 65.68 k(65,676).

Barmer Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barmer Tehsil, there are about 1.58 Lac (1,58,256) workers, making up nearly 42.69% of the Barmer Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.02 Lac (1,02,042) are male workers, and about 56.21 k (56,214) are female workers.

Barmer - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2026 4.50 Lac (4,50,236) 21.45%
2027 4.54 Lac (4,54,044) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 4.58 Lac (4,57,853) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 4.62 Lac (4,61,661) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 4.65 Lac (4,65,469) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 4.69 Lac (4,69,160) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 4.73 Lac (4,72,765) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 4.76 Lac (4,76,369) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 4.80 Lac (4,79,974) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 4.84 Lac (4,83,579) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 4.87 Lac (4,87,184) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barmer Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.87 Lac (4,87,184), with a male population of 2.54 Lac (2,54,279) and a female population of 2.33 Lac (2,32,630). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Barmer Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1%.

Barmer Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barmer is 3.71 Lac (3,70,721).

Hindu constitute 89.01% of Barmer population, amounting to approximately 3.30 Lac (3,29,982) people.

Muslim constitute 7.49% of Barmer population, totaling around 27.76 k (27,759) people.

Hindu: 89.01%, Muslim: 7.49%, Jain: 3.18%, Religion not stated: 0.15%, Christian: 0.1%, Sikh: 0.07%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barmer is 56.36 k (15.2%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 17.28 k (4.66%).

In Barmer, 1.01 Lac (27.2%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.70 Lac (72.8%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barmer is 64.53%, with male literacy at 78.23% and female literacy at 48.89%.

The sex ratio in Barmer is 880 females for every 1000 males.

Barmer population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1% up to 2036.