Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Tonk District

Tonk Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tonk District has a population of 14.21 Lac (14,21,326) with 7.28 Lac (7,28,136) males and 6.93 Lac (6,93,190) females.The sex ratio in Tonk is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tonk District is 2.04 Lac (2,04,038) which is 14.36% of Tonk District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tonk District is 892 females for every 1000 males.

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

14.21 Lac

Toatl Population

7.28 Lac

Male Population

6.93 Lac

Female Population

Tonk Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tonk District current estimated population is projected to be 16.92 Lac (16,92,276), indicating a 19.06% increased from Tonk's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.36 Lac.

Tonk Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tonk District estimated population is projected to be 17.10 Lac (17,10,184), projecting a 20.32% increased from Tonk's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.45 Lac.

Tonk Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Tonk District, with a total Hindu population of 12.44 Lac (12,43,527), accounting for 87.49% of the Tonk District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.38 Lac (6,37,843), and the Hindu female population is around 6.06 Lac (6,05,684).

Tonk Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Tonk District, with a total Muslim population of 1.53 Lac (1,53,146), accounting for 10.77% of the Tonk District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 77.79 k (77,794), and the Muslim female population is around 75.35 k (75,352).

Tonk Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu12,43,52787.49%
Muslim1,53,14610.77%
Jain22,4581.58%
Religion not stated9110.06%
Christian7540.05%
Sikh3780.03%
Buddhist1220.01%
Other religions and persuasions300%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Tonk Urban Population

The Urban population of Tonk District is 3.18 Lac (3,17,723), with 1.60 Lac (1,60,091) being males and 1.58 Lac (1,57,632) being females, making up 22.35% of the Tonk total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Tonk Rural Population

The Rural population of Tonk District is 11.04 Lac (11,03,603), with 5.68 Lac (5,68,045) being males and 5.36 Lac (5,35,558) being females, making up 77.65% of the Tonk total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Tonk Literacy Rate

Tonk District has a literacy rate of 61.58% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tonk District is 77.12 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tonk District is 45.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Tonk District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.84%, while in the rural regions of Tonk District, it is around 58.01%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tonk

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.58 77.12 45.45
Urban Area 73.84 82.94 64.76
Rural Area 58.01 75.46 39.66

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tonk

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 60.59 77.09 43.39
Muslim 64.35 73.92 54.61
Jain 95.48 98.34 92.56
Religion not stated 65.17 76.39 51.96

Tonk Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tonk District is 2.88 Lac (2,87,903) with 1.48 Lac (1,48,110) males and 1.40 Lac (1,39,793) females, which is 20.26% of Tonk District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Tonk Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tonk District is 1.78 Lac (1,78,207) with 92.68 k (92,677) males and 85.53 k (85,530) females, which is 12.54% of Tonk District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tonk

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 953
Urban Area 985
Rural Area 943

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tonk

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 950
Muslim 969
Jain 967
Religion not stated 875

Tonk Area & Households

The Total Area of Tonk District is 7,194 Square KM, with a population density of 198 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tonk District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Tonk District are 1,183.The Total Number of households in Tonk District are 2.67 Lac(2,66,870).

Tonk Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tonk District, there are about 6.49 Lac (6,49,161) workers, making up nearly 45.67% of the Tonk District total population. Out of these, around 3.72 Lac (3,71,848) are male workers, and about 2.77 Lac (2,77,313) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Tonk district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,60,801, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 14,21,326 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 25.74% 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 17.13%.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.

Tonk District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,60,801 to 14,21,326.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 25.74%.
  • 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 2.61 Lac ----- ----- 1.36 Lac 1.25 Lac
1911 2.76 Lac 15.63 k 5.991924878 1.45 Lac 1.31 Lac
1921 2.55 Lac -21.21 k -7.673607594 1.34 Lac 1.22 Lac
1931 2.97 Lac 42.06 k 16.47976616 1.55 Lac 1.42 Lac
1941 3.30 Lac 32.52 k 10.93768396 1.73 Lac 1.56 Lac
1951 4.07 Lac 77.13 k 23.38791352 2.11 Lac 1.96 Lac
1961 4.98 Lac 90.81 k 22.3158795 2.61 Lac 2.37 Lac
1971 6.26 Lac 1.28 Lac 25.7370979 3.28 Lac 2.98 Lac
1981 7.84 Lac 1.58 Lac 25.21531406 4.07 Lac 3.77 Lac
1991 9.75 Lac 1.91 Lac 24.42093577 5.07 Lac 4.68 Lac
2001 12.12 Lac 2.37 Lac 24.27318396 6.26 Lac 5.85 Lac
2011 14.21 Lac 2.10 Lac 17.30296425 7.28 Lac 6.93 Lac

Historical Population of Tonk by Census Year 1901-2011

Tonk - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 16.92 Lac (16,92,276) 19.06%
2025 17.10 Lac (17,10,184) 20.32% 1.26 %
2026 17.26 Lac (17,26,181) 21.45% 1.13 %
2027 17.41 Lac (17,40,782) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 17.55 Lac (17,55,383) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 17.70 Lac (17,69,984) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 17.85 Lac (17,84,585) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 17.99 Lac (17,98,734) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 18.13 Lac (18,12,555) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 18.26 Lac (18,26,375) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 18.40 Lac (18,40,196) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 18.54 Lac (18,54,016) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 18.68 Lac (18,67,837) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Tonk District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 18.68 Lac (18,67,837), with a male population of 9.39 Lac (9,38,512) and a female population of 9.30 Lac (9,29,751). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Tonk District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.

Tonk Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Tonk is 14.21 Lac (14,21,326).

The estimated population of Tonk in 2024 is approximately 16.92 Lac (16,92,276).

Hindu constitute 87.49% of Tonk population, amounting to approximately 12.44 Lac (12,43,527) people.

Muslim constitute 10.77% of Tonk population, totaling around 1.53 Lac (1,53,146) people.

Hindu: 87.49%, Muslim: 10.77%, Jain: 1.58%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Christian: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Tonk is 2.88 Lac (20.26%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.78 Lac (12.54%).

In Tonk, 3.18 Lac (22.35%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 11.04 Lac (77.65%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tonk is 61.58%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 45.45%.

The sex ratio in Tonk is 953 females for every 1000 males.

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