The Jalgaon district of Maharashtra had a population of 42.30 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 48.20 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 11765 sq km and population density of 360 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 925 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 78.20%.The child sex ratio is 842 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 81.74% and Marathi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 31.74% urban and 68.26% rural, and Jalgaon city accounts for a good share of the total population.There are a total of 9.04 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Jalgaon |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Population 2011 | 4,229,917 (42.30 lakh) |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,820,270 (48.20 lakh) |
| Area sq km | 11,765 |
| Density per sq km | 360 |
| Sex ratio | 925 |
| Literacy rate % | 78.20 |
| Child sex ratio | 842 |
| Urban share % | 31.74 |
| Rural share % | 68.26 |
| Households | 903,643 (9.04 lakh) |
- Mostly rural district
- Literacy above national level
- High ST population share
- Growth rate moderate
Population and Historic Census Data
| Population 2011 | 4,229,917 |
| Male 2011 | 2,197,365 |
| Female 2011 | 2,032,552 |
| Population 2001 | 3,682,690 |
| Growth 2001-2011% | 14.86 |
| Child 0-6 2011 | 532,005 |
| Child share % | 12.58 |
| Male child 0-6 | 288,827 |
| Female child 0-6 | 243,178 |
Historical Census 1901-2011
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 1901 | 954,077 | 0.00 |
| 1911 | 1,028,000 | 7.76 |
| 1921 | 1,070,000 | 4.04 |
| 1931 | 1,198,000 | 12.02 |
| 1941 | 1,320,000 | 10.17 |
| 1951 | 1,471,000 | 11.46 |
| 1961 | 1,765,000 | 19.96 |
| 1971 | 2,123,000 | 20.29 |
| 1981 | 2,618,000 | 23.32 |
| 1991 | 3,188,000 | 21.75 |
| 2001 | 3,683,000 | 15.53 |
| 2011 | 4,230,000 | 14.86 |
- Peak growth in 1981
- Steady rise since 1901
- Recent growth slowed
- Child share declining
Population Projections and Growth
| Year | Estimated population |
| 2011 | 4,229,917 |
| 2021 | 4,760,000 |
| 2022 | 4,810,000 |
| 2023 | 4,850,000 |
| 2024 | 4,890,000 |
| 2025 | 4,820,270 |
| 2026 | 4,853,514 |
| 2027 | 4,884,514 |
| 2028 | 4,915,514 |
| 2029 | 4,946,477 |
Projections to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Growth since 2011% |
| 2030 | 4,977,478 | 17.67 |
| 2031 | 5,004,813 | 18.32 |
| 2032 | 5,029,606 | 18.91 |
| 2033 | 5,054,399 | 19.49 |
| 2034 | 5,079,154 | 20.08 |
| 2035 | 5,103,947 | 20.66 |
| 2036 | 5,128,702 | 21.25 |
- Population: growing slowly
- Yearly rise: less than one percent
- Future: near 52 lakh
- Projections: based on trends
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Total sex ratio 2011 | 925 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 | 842 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 | 880 |
| Urban sex ratio | 927 |
| Rural sex ratio | 925 |
| Child urban 0-6 | 156,329 |
| Child rural 0-6 | 375,676 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio |
| Hindu | 919 |
| Muslim | 957 |
| Buddhist | 950 |
| Jain | 930 |
- Sex ratio below national
- Child ratio low at 842
- Muslim group balanced
- Urban rural similar
Literacy Rate Male Female
| Average literacy 2011% | 78.20 |
| Male literacy % | 85.36 |
| Female literacy % | 70.56 |
| Total literates | 2,891,882 |
Literacy Urban Rural
| Area | Average % | Male/Female % |
| Total | 78.20 | 85.36/70.56 |
| Urban | 85.50 | 89.71/81.01 |
| Rural | 74.76 | 83.32/65.63 |
Literacy by Religion
| Religion | Average % |
| Hindu | 78.42 |
| Muslim | 77.08 |
| Buddhist | 75.59 |
| Jain | 94.68 |
- Literacy: better than national
- Urban much higher
- Female gap in rural
- Jain highest rate
Religion and Caste SC ST
| Religion | Population | Share % |
| Hindu | 3,457,615 | 81.74 |
| Muslim | 560,261 | 13.25 |
| Buddhist | 143,865 | 3.40 |
| Jain | 27,404 | 0.65 |
| Christian | 7,091 | 0.17 |
| Sikh | 3,091 | 0.07 |
| Others | 9,662 | 0.23 |
| Not stated | 20,928 | 0.49 |
SC ST Population
| Group | Population | Share % |
| SC total | 389,273 | 9.20 |
| SC male | 199,427 | - |
| SC female | 189,846 | - |
| SC sex ratio | 952 | - |
| ST total | 604,367 | 14.29 |
| ST male | 310,150 | - |
| ST female | 294,217 | - |
| ST sex ratio | 949 | - |
- Hindu dominant group
- Muslim second
- ST share fourteen percent
- SC nine percent
Urban Rural Population Data
| Type | Population | Share % |
| Urban total | 1,342,711 | 31.74 |
| Rural total | 2,887,206 | 68.26 |
| Urban male | 696,851 | - |
| Urban female | 645,860 | - |
| Rural male | 1,500,514 | - |
| Rural female | 1,386,692 | - |
City List Town List
| Urban area | Population |
| Bhusawal UA | 203,774 |
| Total towns | 20 |
- Rural majority lives
- Two thirds in villages
- Bhusawal main urban spot
- 20 towns total
Area Households Workforce
| Area sq km | 11,765 |
| Density per sq km | 360 |
| Households | 903,643 |
| Houseless families | 1,846 |
| Houseless people | 7,663 |
| Total workers | 1,863,571 |
| Male workers | 1,186,472 |
| Female workers | 677,099 |
| Worker share % | 44.06 |
| Villages | 1,513 |
Administrative Divisions
| Unit | Number |
| Towns | 20 |
| Villages | 1,513 |
| Subdistricts | Multiple tahsils |
- Area large spread
- Many villages farming base
- Workers nearly half
- Few without homes
Languages Demographic Highlights
| Main language | Marathi |
| Key fact | High rural agrarian |
| ST presence | 14 percent share |
| Density | 360 people sq km |
- Marathi main tongue
- Farming main work
- Tribal communities big
- Balanced growth
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jalgaon district population 2011: 42.30 lakh people
- Jalgaon population estimate 2025: 48.20 lakh people
- Jalgaon literacy rate: 78.20 percent
- Jalgaon sex ratio: 925 females per 1000 males
- Jalgaon urban rural split: 32 percent urban 68 percent rural