Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Jhalawar District

Jhalawar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jhalawar District has a population of 14.11 Lac (14,11,129) with 7.25 Lac (7,25,143) males and 6.86 Lac (6,85,986) females.The sex ratio in Jhalawar is 947, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jhalawar District is 2.08 Lac (2,08,205) which is 14.75% of Jhalawar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jhalawar District is 913 females for every 1000 males.

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

14.11 Lac

Toatl Population

7.25 Lac

Male Population

6.86 Lac

Female Population

Jhalawar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jhalawar District current estimated population is projected to be 16.80 Lac (16,80,135), indicating a 19.06% increased from Jhalawar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.27 Lac.

Jhalawar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jhalawar District estimated population is projected to be 16.98 Lac (16,97,914), projecting a 20.32% increased from Jhalawar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.36 Lac.

Jhalawar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jhalawar District, with a total Hindu population of 13.00 Lac (12,99,751), accounting for 92.11% of the Jhalawar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.68 Lac (6,68,163), and the Hindu female population is around 6.32 Lac (6,31,588).

Jhalawar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jhalawar District, with a total Muslim population of 96.16 k (96,164), accounting for 6.81% of the Jhalawar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 49.14 k (49,142), and the Muslim female population is around 47.02 k (47,022).

Jhalawar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu12,99,75192.11%
Muslim96,1646.81%
Jain12,4880.88%
Religion not stated9770.07%
Christian8420.06%
Sikh8190.06%
Buddhist460%
Other religions and persuasions420%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jhalawar Urban Population

The Urban population of Jhalawar District is 2.29 Lac (2,29,291), with 1.19 Lac (1,18,610) being males and 1.11 Lac (1,10,681) being females, making up 16.25% of the Jhalawar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Jhalawar Rural Population

The Rural population of Jhalawar District is 11.82 Lac (11,81,838), with 6.07 Lac (6,06,533) being males and 5.75 Lac (5,75,305) being females, making up 83.75% of the Jhalawar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Jhalawar Literacy Rate

Jhalawar District has a literacy rate of 61.5% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jhalawar District is 75.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jhalawar District is 46.53 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jhalawar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.09%, while in the rural regions of Jhalawar District, it is around 57.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jhalawar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.5 75.75 46.53
Urban Area 81.09 89.54 72.11
Rural Area 57.63 73.01 41.51

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jhalawar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 60 74.77 44.47
Muslim 76.61 85.78 67.14
Jain 96.32 98.72 93.8
Religion not stated 62.64 74.86 50.56

Jhalawar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jhalawar District is 2.44 Lac (2,43,582) with 1.26 Lac (1,25,965) males and 1.18 Lac (1,17,617) females, which is 17.26% of Jhalawar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Jhalawar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jhalawar District is 1.82 Lac (1,82,229) with 94.19 k (94,185) males and 88.04 k (88,044) females, which is 12.91% of Jhalawar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jhalawar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 947
Urban Area 934
Rural Area 949

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jhalawar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 946
Muslim 957
Jain 940
Religion not stated 982

Jhalawar Area & Households

The Total Area of Jhalawar District is 6,219 Square KM, with a population density of 227 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jhalawar District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Jhalawar District are 1,606.The Total Number of households in Jhalawar District are 2.83 Lac(2,83,295).

Jhalawar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jhalawar District, there are about 6.86 Lac (6,85,950) workers, making up nearly 48.61% of the Jhalawar District total population. Out of these, around 4.03 Lac (4,02,825) are male workers, and about 2.83 Lac (2,83,125) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Jhalawar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,53,651, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 14,11,129 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 26.81% 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 17.17%.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.

Jhalawar District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,53,651 to 14,11,129.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 26.81%.
  • 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 2.54 Lac ----- ----- 1.31 Lac 1.22 Lac
1911 3.01 Lac 47.80 k 18.84400219 1.56 Lac 1.45 Lac
1921 3.00 Lac -1.83 k -0.607731324 1.56 Lac 1.44 Lac
1931 3.30 Lac 30.52 k 10.18733917 1.72 Lac 1.58 Lac
1941 3.75 Lac 44.46 k 13.46580239 1.94 Lac 1.80 Lac
1951 4.05 Lac 30.44 k 8.126087839 2.07 Lac 1.98 Lac
1961 4.92 Lac 86.84 k 21.43908196 2.55 Lac 2.37 Lac
1971 6.24 Lac 1.32 Lac 26.81408984 3.25 Lac 2.99 Lac
1981 7.85 Lac 1.61 Lac 25.84875987 4.08 Lac 3.77 Lac
1991 9.57 Lac 1.72 Lac 21.90744435 4.99 Lac 4.58 Lac
2001 11.80 Lac 2.23 Lac 23.33947424 6.13 Lac 5.68 Lac
2011 14.11 Lac 2.31 Lac 19.55447788 7.25 Lac 6.86 Lac

Historical Population of Jhalawar by Census Year 1901-2011

Jhalawar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 16.80 Lac (16,80,135) 19.06%
2025 16.98 Lac (16,97,914) 20.32% 1.26 %
2026 17.14 Lac (17,13,797) 21.45% 1.13 %
2027 17.28 Lac (17,28,293) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 17.43 Lac (17,42,789) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 17.57 Lac (17,57,285) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 17.72 Lac (17,71,782) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 17.86 Lac (17,85,829) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 18.00 Lac (17,99,551) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 18.13 Lac (18,13,272) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 18.27 Lac (18,26,994) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 18.41 Lac (18,40,715) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 18.54 Lac (18,54,437) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jhalawar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 18.54 Lac (18,54,437), with a male population of 9.35 Lac (9,34,654) and a female population of 9.20 Lac (9,20,088). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Jhalawar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.

Jhalawar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jhalawar is 14.11 Lac (14,11,129).

The estimated population of Jhalawar in 2024 is approximately 16.80 Lac (16,80,135).

Hindu constitute 92.11% of Jhalawar population, amounting to approximately 13.00 Lac (12,99,751) people.

Muslim constitute 6.81% of Jhalawar population, totaling around 96.16 k (96,164) people.

Hindu: 92.11%, Muslim: 6.81%, Jain: 0.88%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Christian: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.06%, Buddhist: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jhalawar is 2.44 Lac (17.26%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.82 Lac (12.91%).

In Jhalawar, 2.29 Lac (16.25%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 11.82 Lac (83.75%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhalawar is 61.5%, with male literacy at 75.75% and female literacy at 46.53%.

The sex ratio in Jhalawar is 947 females for every 1000 males.

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