Villages In Gangdhar Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Gangdhar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gangdhar Tehsil has a population of 1.67 Lac (1,67,486) with 85.54 k (85,544) males and 81.94 k (81,942) females.The sex ratio in Gangdhar is 958, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gangdhar Tehsil is 25.21 k (25,210) which is 15.05% of Gangdhar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gangdhar Tehsil is 923 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.67 Lac

Toatl Population

85.54 k

Male Population

81.94 k

Female Population

Gangdhar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gangdhar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.99 Lac (1,99,415), indicating a 19.06% increased from Gangdhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.77 k.

Gangdhar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gangdhar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,01,525), projecting a 20.32% increased from Gangdhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 99.91 k.

Gangdhar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gangdhar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.56 Lac (1,55,513), accounting for 92.85% of the Gangdhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.46 k (79,463), and the Hindu female population is around 76.05 k (76,050).

Gangdhar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gangdhar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.93 k (8,926), accounting for 5.33% of the Gangdhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.49 k (4,491), and the Muslim female population is around 4.44 k (4,435).

Gangdhar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,55,51392.85%
Muslim8,9265.33%
Jain2,9121.74%
Christian700.04%
Religion not stated400.02%
Sikh220.01%
Other religions and persuasions20%
Buddhist10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Gangdhar Urban Population

The Urban population of Gangdhar Tehsil is 8.58 k (8,584), with 4.40 k (4,395) being males and 4.19 k (4,189) being females, making up 5.13% of the Gangdhar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Gangdhar Rural Population

The Rural population of Gangdhar Tehsil is 1.59 Lac (1,58,902), with 81.15 k (81,149) being males and 77.75 k (77,753) being females, making up 94.87% of the Gangdhar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Gangdhar Literacy Rate

Gangdhar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 54.19% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gangdhar Tehsil is 68.25 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gangdhar Tehsil is 39.61 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gangdhar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.58%, while in the rural regions of Gangdhar Tehsil, it is around 52.5%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gangdhar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 54.19 68.25 39.61
Urban Area 84.58 92.58 76.26
Rural Area 52.5 66.9 37.58

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gangdhar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 51.98 66.52 36.88
Muslim 78.89 88.16 69.54
Jain 94.54 98.08 90.72
Christian 72.88 85.71 54.17

Gangdhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gangdhar Tehsil is 41.17 k (41,173) with 21.08 k (21,083) males and 20.09 k (20,090) females, which is 24.58% of Gangdhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Gangdhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gangdhar Tehsil is 758 (758) with 392 (392) males and 366 (366) females, which is 0.45% of Gangdhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gangdhar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 958
Urban Area 954
Rural Area 959

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gangdhar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 958
Muslim 988
Jain 920
Christian 708

Gangdhar Area & Households

The Total Area of Gangdhar Tehsil is 911.83 Square KM, with a population density of 184 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gangdhar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Gangdhar Tehsil are 191.The Total Number of households in Gangdhar Tehsil are 33.94 k(33,944).

Gangdhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gangdhar Tehsil, there are about 82.25 k (82,250) workers, making up nearly 49.11% of the Gangdhar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.85 k (50,854) are male workers, and about 31.40 k (31,396) are female workers.

Gangdhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.99 Lac (1,99,415) 19.06%
2025 2.02 Lac (2,01,525) 20.32% 1.26 %
2026 2.03 Lac (2,03,410) 21.45% 1.13 %
2027 2.05 Lac (2,05,130) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 2.07 Lac (2,06,851) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 2.09 Lac (2,08,572) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 2.10 Lac (2,10,292) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 2.12 Lac (2,11,959) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 2.14 Lac (2,13,588) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 2.15 Lac (2,15,217) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 2.17 Lac (2,16,845) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 2.18 Lac (2,18,474) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 2.20 Lac (2,20,102) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gangdhar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.20 Lac (2,20,102), with a male population of 1.10 Lac (1,10,260) and a female population of 1.10 Lac (1,09,906). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Gangdhar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.

Gangdhar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gangdhar is 1.67 Lac (1,67,486).

The estimated population of Gangdhar in 2024 is approximately 1.99 Lac (1,99,415).

Hindu constitute 92.85% of Gangdhar population, amounting to approximately 1.56 Lac (1,55,513) people.

Muslim constitute 5.33% of Gangdhar population, totaling around 8.93 k (8,926) people.

Hindu: 92.85%, Muslim: 5.33%, Jain: 1.74%, Christian: 0.04%, Religion not stated: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gangdhar is 41.17 k (24.58%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 758 (0.45%).

In Gangdhar, 8.58 k (5.13%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.59 Lac (94.87%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gangdhar is 54.19%, with male literacy at 68.25% and female literacy at 39.61%.

The sex ratio in Gangdhar is 958 females for every 1000 males.

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