Jodhpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jodhpur District has a population of 36.87 Lac (36,87,165) with 19.24 Lac (19,23,928) males and 17.63 Lac (17,63,237) females.The sex ratio in Jodhpur is 917, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jodhpur District is 6.06 Lac (6,06,490) which is 16.45% of Jodhpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jodhpur District is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jodhpur District is listed as part of RAJASTHAN State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Jodhpur Population Census 2011
- Jodhpur Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Jodhpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jodhpur District current estimated population is projected to be 43.90 Lac (43,90,056), indicating a 19.06% increased from Jodhpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 22.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.25 Lac.
Jodhpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jodhpur District estimated population is projected to be 44.37 Lac (44,36,510), projecting a 20.32% increased from Jodhpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.50 Lac.
Jodhpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jodhpur District, with a total Hindu population of 32.24 Lac (32,24,399), accounting for 87.45% of the Jodhpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.84 Lac (16,84,312), and the Hindu female population is around 15.40 Lac (15,40,087).
Jodhpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jodhpur District, with a total Muslim population of 4.12 Lac (4,11,558), accounting for 11.16% of the Jodhpur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.13 Lac (2,13,249), and the Muslim female population is around 1.98 Lac (1,98,309).
Jodhpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 32,24,399 | 87.45% |
| Muslim | 4,11,558 | 11.16% |
| Jain | 36,697 | 1% |
| Christian | 6,035 | 0.16% |
| Sikh | 4,123 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 3,759 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 514 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 80 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJodhpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Jodhpur District is 12.65 Lac (12,64,614), with 6.64 Lac (6,63,600) being males and 6.01 Lac (6,01,014) being females, making up 34.3% of the Jodhpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Jodhpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Jodhpur District is 24.23 Lac (24,22,551), with 12.60 Lac (12,60,328) being males and 11.62 Lac (11,62,223) being females, making up 65.7% of the Jodhpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Jodhpur Literacy Rate
Jodhpur District has a literacy rate of 65.94% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jodhpur District is 78.95 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jodhpur District is 51.83 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jodhpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.38%, while in the rural regions of Jodhpur District, it is around 58.48%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jodhpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.94 | 78.95 | 51.83 |
| Urban Area | 79.38 | 86.75 | 71.26 |
| Rural Area | 58.48 | 74.57 | 41.16 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jodhpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.77 | 80.08 | 52.3 |
| Muslim | 55.82 | 67.73 | 43.06 |
| Jain | 95.01 | 97.3 | 92.69 |
| Christian | 84.53 | 88.96 | 79.78 |
Jodhpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jodhpur District is 6.08 Lac (6,08,024) with 3.15 Lac (3,15,199) males and 2.93 Lac (2,92,825) females, which is 16.49% of Jodhpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Jodhpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jodhpur District is 1.19 Lac (1,18,924) with 61.97 k (61,969) males and 56.96 k (56,955) females, which is 3.23% of Jodhpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jodhpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 917 |
| Urban Area | 906 |
| Rural Area | 923 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jodhpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 915 |
| Muslim | 930 |
| Jain | 978 |
| Christian | 935 |
Jodhpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Jodhpur District is 22,850 Square KM, with a population density of 161 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jodhpur District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Jodhpur District are 1,838.The Total Number of households in Jodhpur District are 6.49 Lac(6,49,013).
Jodhpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jodhpur District, there are about 14.90 Lac (14,89,741) workers, making up nearly 40.4% of the Jodhpur District total population. Out of these, around 9.65 Lac (9,65,103) are male workers, and about 5.25 Lac (5,24,638) are female workers.
Jodhpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Jodhpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,24,461, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 36,87,165 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 44.82% 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 22.74%.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.
Jodhpur District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,24,461 to 36,87,165.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 44.82%.
- 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 | 4.24 Lac | ----- | ----- | 2.25 Lac | 2.00 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.35 Lac | 10.49 k | 2.472076351 | 2.30 Lac | 2.05 Lac |
| 1921 | 3.83 Lac | -52.41 k | -12.04932016 | 2.05 Lac | 1.78 Lac |
| 1931 | 4.44 Lac | 61.11 k | 15.97432982 | 2.35 Lac | 2.08 Lac |
| 1941 | 5.58 Lac | 1.15 Lac | 25.86136945 | 2.96 Lac | 2.62 Lac |
| 1951 | 6.72 Lac | 1.14 Lac | 20.3657307 | 3.54 Lac | 3.18 Lac |
| 1961 | 8.85 Lac | 2.13 Lac | 31.63921328 | 4.69 Lac | 4.16 Lac |
| 1971 | 11.52 Lac | 2.67 Lac | 30.16527665 | 6.06 Lac | 5.45 Lac |
| 1981 | 16.68 Lac | 5.16 Lac | 44.81764843 | 8.74 Lac | 7.94 Lac |
| 1991 | 21.53 Lac | 4.86 Lac | 29.12187438 | 11.39 Lac | 10.15 Lac |
| 2001 | 28.87 Lac | 7.33 Lac | 34.03890349 | 15.14 Lac | 13.73 Lac |
| 2011 | 36.87 Lac | 8.01 Lac | 27.73804307 | 19.24 Lac | 17.63 Lac |
Jodhpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.90 Lac (43,90,056) | 19.06% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 44.37 Lac (44,36,510) | 20.32% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 44.78 Lac (44,78,011) | 21.45% | 1.13 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 45.16 Lac (45,15,888) | 22.48% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 45.54 Lac (45,53,765) | 23.5% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 45.92 Lac (45,91,643) | 24.53% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 46.30 Lac (46,29,520) | 25.56% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 46.66 Lac (46,66,226) | 26.55% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 47.02 Lac (47,02,079) | 27.53% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 47.38 Lac (47,37,932) | 28.5% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 47.74 Lac (47,73,785) | 29.47% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 48.10 Lac (48,09,638) | 30.44% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 48.45 Lac (48,45,491) | 31.42% | 0.98 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jodhpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 48.45 Lac (48,45,491), with a male population of 24.80 Lac (24,79,797) and a female population of 23.65 Lac (23,64,965). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Jodhpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.