Jaunpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jaunpur Tehsil has a population of 10.76 Lac (10,75,544) with 5.40 Lac (5,40,068) males and 5.35 Lac (5,35,476) females.The sex ratio in Jaunpur is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jaunpur Tehsil is 1.60 Lac (1,59,909) which is 14.87% of Jaunpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jaunpur Tehsil is 916 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jaunpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jaunpur District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.

Jaunpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jaunpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 12.77 Lac (12,76,890), indicating a 18.72% increased from Jaunpur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.39 Lac.

Jaunpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jaunpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 12.90 Lac (12,89,639), projecting a 19.91% increased from Jaunpur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.45 Lac.

Jaunpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jaunpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 9.30 Lac (9,29,918), accounting for 86.46% of the Jaunpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.67 Lac (4,66,878), and the Hindu female population is around 4.63 Lac (4,63,040).

Jaunpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jaunpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.35 Lac (1,35,202), accounting for 12.57% of the Jaunpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 68.10 k (68,104), and the Muslim female population is around 67.10 k (67,098).

Jaunpur Religion Wise Population

Jaunpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Jaunpur Tehsil is 2.07 Lac (2,06,680), with 1.07 Lac (1,07,243) being males and 99.44 k (99,437) being females, making up 19.22% of the Jaunpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Jaunpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Jaunpur Tehsil is 8.69 Lac (8,68,864), with 4.33 Lac (4,32,825) being males and 4.36 Lac (4,36,039) being females, making up 80.78% of the Jaunpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1008 females for every 1000 males.

Jaunpur Literacy Rate

Jaunpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.64% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jaunpur Tehsil is 84.84 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jaunpur Tehsil is 62.5 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jaunpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.46%, while in the rural regions of Jaunpur Tehsil, it is around 71.97%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jaunpur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.64	84.84	62.5
Urban Area	80.46	85.8	74.73
Rural Area	71.97	84.59	59.64

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jaunpur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	73.78	85.54	62.09
Muslim	72.41	80.03	64.74
Religion not stated	76.74	82.73	71.3
Buddhist	77.38	90.92	63.38

Jaunpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jaunpur Tehsil is 2.09 Lac (2,08,844) with 1.05 Lac (1,05,455) males and 1.03 Lac (1,03,389) females, which is 19.42% of Jaunpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Jaunpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jaunpur Tehsil is 669 (669) with 333 (333) males and 336 (336) females, which is 0.06% of Jaunpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jaunpur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	992
Urban Area	928
Rural Area	1008

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jaunpur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	992
Muslim	986
Religion not stated	1064
Buddhist	993

Jaunpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Jaunpur Tehsil is 710.82 Square KM, with a population density of 1,513 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jaunpur Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Jaunpur Tehsil are 812.The Total Number of households in Jaunpur Tehsil are 1.55 Lac(1,54,845).

Jaunpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jaunpur Tehsil, there are about 3.31 Lac (3,31,490) workers, making up nearly 30.82% of the Jaunpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.32 Lac (2,31,772) are male workers, and about 99.72 k (99,718) are female workers.

Jaunpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Jaunpur Census Frequently Asked Questions