Pokaran Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pokaran Tehsil has a population of 3.04 Lac (3,03,662) with 1.62 Lac (1,61,683) males and 1.42 Lac (1,41,979) females.The sex ratio in Pokaran is 879, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pokaran Tehsil is 60.91 k (60,910) which is 20.06% of Pokaran Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pokaran Tehsil is 884 females for every 1000 males.

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

Pokaran Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pokaran Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.62 Lac (3,61,550), indicating a 19.06% increased from Pokaran's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.71 Lac.

Pokaran Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pokaran Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.65 Lac (3,65,376), projecting a 20.32% increased from Pokaran's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.92 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.73 Lac.

Pokaran Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pokaran Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.19 Lac (2,18,611), accounting for 71.99% of the Pokaran Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.17 Lac (1,17,254), and the Hindu female population is around 1.01 Lac (1,01,357).

Pokaran Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pokaran Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 84.00 k (84,002), accounting for 27.66% of the Pokaran Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 43.82 k (43,815), and the Muslim female population is around 40.19 k (40,187).

Pokaran Religion Wise Population

Pokaran Urban Population

The Urban population of Pokaran Tehsil is 23.55 k (23,554), with 12.83 k (12,829) being males and 10.73 k (10,725) being females, making up 7.76% of the Pokaran total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 836 females for every 1000 males.

Pokaran Rural Population

The Rural population of Pokaran Tehsil is 2.80 Lac (2,80,108), with 1.49 Lac (1,48,854) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,254) being females, making up 92.24% of the Pokaran total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Pokaran Literacy Rate

Pokaran Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.68% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pokaran Tehsil is 71.29 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pokaran Tehsil is 37.88 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pokaran Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.79%, while in the rural regions of Pokaran Tehsil, it is around 53.79%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pokaran

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	55.68	71.29	37.88
Urban Area	76.79	88.42	62.68
Rural Area	53.79	69.71	35.74

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pokaran

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	60.96	76.53	42.94
Muslim	41.2	56.54	24.47
Sikh	77.35	87.36	57.25
Jain	82.26	95.92	67.05

Pokaran Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pokaran Tehsil is 42.92 k (42,917) with 22.68 k (22,682) males and 20.24 k (20,235) females, which is 14.13% of Pokaran Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 893 females for every 1000 males.

Pokaran Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pokaran Tehsil is 17.50 k (17,503) with 9.26 k (9,262) males and 8.24 k (8,241) females, which is 5.76% of Pokaran Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 890 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pokaran

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	879
Urban Area	836
Rural Area	882

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pokaran

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	865
Muslim	918
Sikh	547
Jain	939

Pokaran Area & Households

The Total Area of Pokaran Tehsil is 9,598.54 Square KM, with a population density of 32 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pokaran Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pokaran Tehsil are 303.The Total Number of households in Pokaran Tehsil are 50.69 k(50,690).

Pokaran Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pokaran Tehsil, there are about 1.35 Lac (1,35,326) workers, making up nearly 44.56% of the Pokaran Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 79.51 k (79,505) are male workers, and about 55.82 k (55,821) are female workers.

Pokaran - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Pokaran Census Frequently Asked Questions