Jaisalmer Population in 2025
In 2025, Jaisalmer Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.19 Lac (3,19,142), indicating a 20.32% increased from Jaisalmer's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.47 Lac.
Jaisalmer Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Jaisalmer Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.22 Lac (3,22,127), projecting a 21.45% increased from Jaisalmer's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.48 Lac.
Jaisalmer Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Jaisalmer Tehsil has a population of 2.65 Lac (2,65,237) with 1.45 Lac (1,45,011) males and 1.20 Lac (1,20,226) females.The sex ratio in Jaisalmer is 830, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jaisalmer Tehsil is 49.19 k (49,191) which is 18.55% of Jaisalmer Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jaisalmer Tehsil is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jaisalmer Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jaisalmer District in the state of RAJASTHAN in India.
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Jaisalmer Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jaisalmer Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.99 Lac (1,99,455), accounting for 75.2% of the Jaisalmer Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.10 Lac (1,10,151), and the Hindu female population is around 89.30 k (89,304).
Jaisalmer Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jaisalmer Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 63.09 k (63,086), accounting for 23.78% of the Jaisalmer Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 33.24 k (33,239), and the Muslim female population is around 29.85 k (29,847).
Jaisalmer Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,99,455 | 75.2% |
| Muslim | 63,086 | 23.78% |
| Sikh | 1,248 | 0.47% |
| Christian | 623 | 0.23% |
| Jain | 410 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 308 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 87 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 20 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJaisalmer Urban Population
The Urban population of Jaisalmer Tehsil is 65.47 k (65,471), with 36.43 k (36,432) being males and 29.04 k (29,039) being females, making up 24.68% of the Jaisalmer total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 798 females for every 1000 males.
Jaisalmer Rural Population
The Rural population of Jaisalmer Tehsil is 2.00 Lac (1,99,766), with 1.09 Lac (1,08,579) being males and 91.19 k (91,187) being females, making up 75.32% of the Jaisalmer total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 840 females for every 1000 males.
Jaisalmer Literacy Rate
Jaisalmer Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.88% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jaisalmer Tehsil is 73.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jaisalmer Tehsil is 43.54 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jaisalmer Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.46%, while in the rural regions of Jaisalmer Tehsil, it is around 53.35%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jaisalmer
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.88 | 73.23 | 43.54 |
| Urban Area | 78.46 | 87.1 | 67.44 |
| Rural Area | 53.35 | 68.23 | 35.39 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jaisalmer
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.14 | 79.53 | 49.41 |
| Muslim | 38.43 | 50.85 | 24.4 |
| Sikh | 72.3 | 81.52 | 57.01 |
| Christian | 86.5 | 91.06 | 77.09 |
Jaisalmer Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jaisalmer Tehsil is 40.01 k (40,005) with 21.50 k (21,503) males and 18.50 k (18,502) females, which is 15.08% of Jaisalmer Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 861 females for every 1000 males.
Jaisalmer Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jaisalmer Tehsil is 18.89 k (18,887) with 10.03 k (10,032) males and 8.86 k (8,855) females, which is 7.12% of Jaisalmer Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 883 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jaisalmer
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 830 |
| Urban Area | 798 |
| Rural Area | 840 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jaisalmer
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 811 |
| Muslim | 898 |
| Sikh | 647 |
| Christian | 524 |
Jaisalmer Area & Households
The Total Area of Jaisalmer Tehsil is 24,462.4 Square KM, with a population density of 11 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jaisalmer Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jaisalmer Tehsil are 375.The Total Number of households in Jaisalmer Tehsil are 48.69 k(48,686).
Jaisalmer Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jaisalmer Tehsil, there are about 1.11 Lac (1,11,240) workers, making up nearly 41.94% of the Jaisalmer Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 76.29 k (76,289) are male workers, and about 34.95 k (34,951) are female workers.
Jaisalmer - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.19 Lac (3,19,142) | 20.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,127) | 21.45% | 1.13 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.25 Lac (3,24,852) | 22.48% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.28 Lac (3,27,577) | 23.5% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.30 Lac (3,30,301) | 24.53% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,026) | 25.56% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.36 Lac (3,35,666) | 26.55% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.38 Lac (3,38,246) | 27.53% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,825) | 28.5% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.43 Lac (3,43,404) | 29.47% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.46 Lac (3,45,983) | 30.44% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.49 Lac (3,48,562) | 31.42% | 0.98 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jaisalmer Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.49 Lac (3,48,562), with a male population of 1.87 Lac (1,86,909) and a female population of 1.61 Lac (1,61,255). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Jaisalmer Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.01%.