Jamnagar District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Jamnagar District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview: Jamnagar District Census 2021 & Projection
- District: Jamnagar, Gujarat
- Population (2011): 2,160,119
- Estimated Population (2025): 2,480,000 - 2,516,107
- Area: 14,184 km²
- Density: 152 per km²
- Growth Rate (2001–2011): 13.44%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 939 ♂:1000 ♀
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 904 (female per 1000 male)
- Average Literacy Rate (2011): 73.65% (Male: 81.5%, Female: 65.33%)
- Child Population (0-6): 263,972 (12.22% of total)
Historic Population Data & Projections (1901–2036)
| Census Year | Population | Growth Rate % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 352,150 | — | 179,000 | 173,000 |
| 1911 | 359,604 | +2.12 | 182,000 | 178,000 |
| 1921 | 359,631 | +0.00 | 181,000 | 178,000 |
| 1931 | 425,463 | +18.31 | 214,000 | 212,000 |
| 1941 | 517,833 | +21.71 | 260,000 | 257,000 |
| 1951 | 616,896 | +19.13 | 311,000 | 306,000 |
| 1961 | 828,419 | +34.29 | 424,000 | 404,000 |
| 1971 | 1,111,343 | +34.15 | 572,000 | 539,000 |
| 1981 | 1,393,076 | +25.35 | 715,000 | 678,000 |
| 1991 | 1,563,558 | +12.24 | 802,000 | 761,000 |
| 2001 | 1,904,278 | +21.79 | 981,320 | 922,958 |
| 2011 | 2,160,119 | +13.44 | 1,114,192 | 1,045,927 |
| 2025 (est.) | 2,480,000 - 2,516,107 | +20.89 | ~1,297,811 | ~1,218,296 |
| 2036 (est.) | 2,894,007 | +33.97 | 1,507,377 | 1,386,307 |
Religion-Wise Population (2011 & Projections)
| Religion | Population 2011 | % | Population 2025 (Estimated) |
| Hindu | 1,810,443 | 83.81 | 2,108,804 |
| Muslim | 320,805 | 14.85 | 373,674 |
| Christian | 4,392 | 0.20 | 5,116 |
| Sikh | 1,873 | 0.09 | 2,182 |
| Buddhist | 1,086 | 0.05 | 1,265 |
| Jain | 18,856 | 0.87 | 21,963 |
| Others | 136 | 0.01 | 158 |
| Not Stated | 2,528 | 0.12 | 2,945 |
| Total | 2,160,119 | 100.00 | 2,516,107 |
Sex Ratio Statistics
| Category | Sex Ratio |
| Total | 939 |
| Urban | 927 |
| Rural | 949 |
| Child (0-6) | 904 |
- Sex Ratio by Religion: Hindu 934, Muslim 968, Jain 991, Christian 940
Literacy Rate Details (by Area & Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total Population | 73.65 | 81.5 | 65.33 |
| Urban Area | 79.23 | 85.45 | 72.55 |
| Rural Area | 69.03 | 78.19 | 59.42 |
| Religion | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 75.07 | 82.68 | 66.96 |
| Muslim | 63.68 | 73.35 | 53.72 |
| Jain | 95.99 | 97.6 | 94.37 |
| Christian | 84.21 | 87.73 | 80.4 |
SC/ST Population Details
| Category | Population | Male | Female | % of Total | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste | 173,895 | 89,597 | 84,298 | 8.05 | 941 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 24,187 | 12,415 | 11,772 | 1.12 | 949 |
Urban/Rural Population & Households (2011)
| Category | Population | Male | Female | % of Total | Child Pop (0-6) | Sex Ratio |
| Urban | 971,065 | 504,104 | 466,961 | 44.95 | 111,791 | 927 |
| Rural | 1,189,054 | 610,088 | 578,966 | 55.05 | 152,181 | 949 |
- Total Households: 430,941
City & Metro List in Jamnagar District
| City Name | Population 2011 | Male | Female | Estimated 2025 |
| Jamnagar (Municipal Corporation) | 479,920 | 248,947 | 230,973 | 559,011 |
| Jamnagar (Urban Agglomeration) | 600,943 | 313,214 | 287,729 | N/A |
Sub District, Taluks/Villages Info
- Subdistrict/Taluka List (from Census2011/Wikipedia):
- Bhanvad
- Dhrol
- Jamjodhpur
- Jamnagar
- Jodiya
- Kalavad
- Kalyanpur
- Khambhalia
- Lalpur
- Okhamandal
- Jamnagar Rural
- Total towns: 16
- Total villages: 714
Languages Spoken
- Gujarati (89.75%)
- Kachchhi (5.84%)
- Hindi (2.24%)
Socio-Economic Facts & Workforce
- Worker Population: 847,440 (39.23% of total)
- Male Workers: 646,822
- Female Workers: 200,618
- Houseless Families (2011): 1,242 (Population: 5,352)
- Bandhani work, Brass items, Marine park, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Vantara Wildlife Rescue Centre
FAQ: Jamnagar Census & Demographics
- What is the population of Jamnagar according to Census 2011? 2,160,119
- Projected population of Jamnagar in 2025? 2,480,000 - 2,516,107
- What is the Hindu population in Jamnagar? 1,810,443 (2011); estimated 2,108,804 (2025)
- What is the Muslim population in Jamnagar? 320,805 (2011); estimated 373,674 (2025)
- What is the sex ratio in Jamnagar? 939 females per 1000 males
- What is the average literacy rate? 73.65% (Male: 81.5%, Female: 65.33%)
- Total SC/ST population in Jamnagar? SC: 173,895 (8.05%), ST: 24,187 (1.12%)
- How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas? Urban: 971,065 (44.95%), Rural: 1,189,054 (55.05%)
- Number of towns and villages? 16 towns, 714 villages
- Main languages spoken? Gujarati, Kachchhi, Hindi
- What is the district area and density? Area: 14,184 km², Density: 152 per km²
- Key attractions? Reliance Zoo, Gigafactory, Marine National Park, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary, Vantara Wildlife Centre
- What is child population proportion? 12.22% (2011 census)
- Main talukas/sub-districts? Jamnagar, Bhanvad, Dhrol, Jamjodhpur, Jodiya, Kalavad, Kalyanpur, Khambhalia, Lalpur, Okhamandal, Jamnagar Rural