Degana Population

As per the 2011 Census, Degana Tehsil has a population of 3.06 Lac (3,06,103) with 1.56 Lac (1,55,555) males and 1.51 Lac (1,50,548) females.The sex ratio in Degana is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Degana Tehsil is 44.22 k (44,219) which is 14.45% of Degana Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Degana Tehsil is 892 females for every 1000 males.

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

Degana Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Degana Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.64 Lac (3,64,456), indicating a 19.06% increased from Degana's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.81 Lac.

Degana Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Degana Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.68 Lac (3,68,313), projecting a 20.32% increased from Degana's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.84 Lac.

Degana Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Degana Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.83 Lac (2,83,351), accounting for 92.57% of the Degana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.44 Lac (1,43,956), and the Hindu female population is around 1.39 Lac (1,39,395).

Degana Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Degana Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.00 k (21,996), accounting for 7.19% of the Degana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.20 k (11,195), and the Muslim female population is around 10.80 k (10,801).

Degana Religion Wise Population

Degana Urban Population

The Urban population of Degana Tehsil is 16.38 k (16,383), with 8.41 k (8,409) being males and 7.97 k (7,974) being females, making up 5.35% of the Degana total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Degana Rural Population

The Rural population of Degana Tehsil is 2.90 Lac (2,89,720), with 1.47 Lac (1,47,146) being males and 1.43 Lac (1,42,574) being females, making up 94.65% of the Degana total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Degana Literacy Rate

Degana Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.07% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Degana Tehsil is 74.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Degana Tehsil is 43.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Degana Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.4%, while in the rural regions of Degana Tehsil, it is around 58.25%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Degana

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	59.07	74.56	43.28
Urban Area	73.4	85.27	61.14
Rural Area	58.25	73.94	42.27

Literacy Rate by Religion in Degana

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	59.29	74.72	43.59
Muslim	55.33	72.03	38.14
Jain	92.07	97	86.91
Religion not stated	67.12	73.03	57.89

Degana Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Degana Tehsil is 66.74 k (66,739) with 33.85 k (33,847) males and 32.89 k (32,892) females, which is 21.8% of Degana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Degana Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Degana Tehsil is 921 (921) with 460 (460) males and 461 (461) females, which is 0.3% of Degana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Degana

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	968
Urban Area	949
Rural Area	969

Sex Ratio by Religion in Degana

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	969
Muslim	965
Jain	987
Religion not stated	670

Degana Area & Households

The Total Area of Degana Tehsil is 1,897.99 Square KM, with a population density of 161 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Degana Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Degana Tehsil are 205.The Total Number of households in Degana Tehsil are 59.12 k(59,116).

Degana Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Degana Tehsil, there are about 1.52 Lac (1,51,604) workers, making up nearly 49.53% of the Degana Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 81.95 k (81,948) are male workers, and about 69.66 k (69,656) are female workers.

Degana - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Degana Census Frequently Asked Questions