Jaunpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jaunpur District has a population of 44.94 Lac (44,94,204) with 22.20 Lac (22,20,465) males and 22.74 Lac (22,73,739) females.The sex ratio in Jaunpur is 1024, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jaunpur District is 6.76 Lac (6,76,216) which is 15.05% of Jaunpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jaunpur District is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jaunpur District is listed as part of UTTAR PRADESH State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Jaunpur Population Census 2011
- Jaunpur 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
Jaunpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jaunpur District current estimated population is projected to be 53.36 Lac (53,35,535), indicating a 18.72% increased from Jaunpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 26.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 27.13 Lac.
Jaunpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jaunpur District estimated population is projected to be 53.89 Lac (53,88,808), projecting a 19.91% increased from Jaunpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 26.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 27.41 Lac.
Jaunpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jaunpur District, with a total Hindu population of 39.82 Lac (39,81,502), accounting for 88.59% of the Jaunpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.67 Lac (19,66,809), and the Hindu female population is around 20.15 Lac (20,14,693).
Jaunpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jaunpur District, with a total Muslim population of 4.84 Lac (4,83,750), accounting for 10.76% of the Jaunpur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.39 Lac (2,39,445), and the Muslim female population is around 2.44 Lac (2,44,305).
Jaunpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 39,81,502 | 88.59% |
| Muslim | 4,83,750 | 10.76% |
| Religion not stated | 14,358 | 0.32% |
| Buddhist | 7,898 | 0.18% |
| Christian | 4,947 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 1,286 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 349 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 114 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJaunpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Jaunpur District is 3.47 Lac (3,46,580), with 1.79 Lac (1,79,248) being males and 1.67 Lac (1,67,332) being females, making up 7.71% of the Jaunpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Jaunpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Jaunpur District is 41.48 Lac (41,47,624), with 20.41 Lac (20,41,217) being males and 21.06 Lac (21,06,407) being females, making up 92.29% of the Jaunpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Jaunpur Literacy Rate
Jaunpur District has a literacy rate of 71.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jaunpur District is 83.8 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jaunpur District is 59.81 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jaunpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.17%, while in the rural regions of Jaunpur District, it is around 70.81%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jaunpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.55 | 83.8 | 59.81 |
| Urban Area | 80.17 | 85.96 | 73.99 |
| Rural Area | 70.81 | 83.61 | 58.67 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jaunpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.61 | 84.27 | 59.5 |
| Muslim | 70.98 | 80 | 62.25 |
| Religion not stated | 73.89 | 83.34 | 65.1 |
| Buddhist | 70.64 | 84.23 | 57.55 |
Jaunpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jaunpur District is 9.90 Lac (9,90,345) with 4.94 Lac (4,94,226) males and 4.96 Lac (4,96,119) females, which is 22.04% of Jaunpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Jaunpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jaunpur District is 4.74 k (4,736) with 2.36 k (2,363) males and 2.37 k (2,373) females, which is 0.11% of Jaunpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jaunpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1024 |
| Urban Area | 934 |
| Rural Area | 1032 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jaunpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1025 |
| Muslim | 1021 |
| Religion not stated | 1031 |
| Buddhist | 1030 |
Jaunpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Jaunpur District is 4,038 Square KM, with a population density of 1,113 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jaunpur District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Jaunpur District are 3,381.The Total Number of households in Jaunpur District are 6.64 Lac(6,63,513).
Jaunpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jaunpur District, there are about 14.37 Lac (14,37,375) workers, making up nearly 31.98% of the Jaunpur District total population. Out of these, around 9.34 Lac (9,34,157) are male workers, and about 5.03 Lac (5,03,218) are female workers.
Jaunpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Jaunpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 12,01,667, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 44,94,204 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 26.92% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 13.13%.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.
Jaunpur District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 12,01,667 to 44,94,204.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 26.92%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 12.02 Lac | - | - | 5.89 Lac | 6.12 Lac |
| 1911 | 11.55 Lac | -46.42 k | -3.86 | 5.75 Lac | 5.80 Lac |
| 1921 | 11.54 Lac | -1.61 k | -0.14 | 5.74 Lac | 5.80 Lac |
| 1931 | 12.34 Lac | 80.73 k | 7 | 6.12 Lac | 6.22 Lac |
| 1941 | 13.85 Lac | 1.51 Lac | 12.24 | 6.81 Lac | 7.04 Lac |
| 1951 | 15.15 Lac | 1.30 Lac | 9.35 | 7.49 Lac | 7.66 Lac |
| 1961 | 17.27 Lac | 2.12 Lac | 14.01 | 8.38 Lac | 8.89 Lac |
| 1971 | 20.05 Lac | 2.78 Lac | 16.1 | 9.97 Lac | 10.08 Lac |
| 1981 | 25.33 Lac | 5.27 Lac | 26.29 | 12.61 Lac | 12.72 Lac |
| 1991 | 32.15 Lac | 6.82 Lac | 26.92 | 16.12 Lac | 16.02 Lac |
| 2001 | 39.12 Lac | 6.97 Lac | 21.68 | 19.42 Lac | 19.70 Lac |
| 2011 | 44.94 Lac | 5.83 Lac | 14.89194282 | 22.20 Lac | 22.74 Lac |
Jaunpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.36 Lac (53,35,535) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 53.89 Lac (53,88,808) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 54.35 Lac (54,34,661) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 54.75 Lac (54,75,233) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 55.16 Lac (55,15,806) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 55.56 Lac (55,56,379) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 55.97 Lac (55,96,951) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 56.32 Lac (56,32,110) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 56.63 Lac (56,63,414) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 56.95 Lac (56,94,740) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 57.26 Lac (57,26,044) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 57.57 Lac (57,57,370) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 57.89 Lac (57,88,674) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jaunpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 57.89 Lac (57,88,674), with a male population of 28.32 Lac (28,32,182) and a female population of 29.60 Lac (29,59,884). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Jaunpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.15%.