The Alwar district of Rajasthan had a population of 36,71,999 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 44,50,000 by 2025. It has an area of 8,380 sq km and population density of 438 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 895 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 70.72. The child sex ratio is 882 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 91.35% and Hindi is the main language spoken by 69.92%. The district population is 9,32,827 urban and 27,39,172 rural, and urban accounts for 25.42% of the total population. There are a total of 6,51,964 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| District | Alwar | Rajasthan |
| Population 2011 | 36,71,999 | 36.72 lakh |
| Projected Population 2025 | 44,50,000 | Approximate |
| Area | 8,380 sq km | Total area |
| Density | 438 | Persons per sq km |
| Sex Ratio | 895 | Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate | 70.72% | Total literacy |
| Households | 6,51,964 | Total households |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Change |
| 1901 | 7,55,004 | - |
| 1911 | 7,41,907 | -1.73% |
| 1921 | 6,17,238 | -16.81% |
| 1931 | 7,01,818 | 13.70% |
| 1941 | 8,27,937 | 17.98% |
| 1951 | 10,44,527 | 26.16% |
| 1961 | 13,28,217 | 27.16% |
| 1971 | 17,14,460 | 29.07% |
| 1981 | 22,71,000 | 32.47% |
| 1991 | 29,01,000 | 27.75% |
| 2001 | 34,27,648 | 18.15% |
| 2011 | 36,71,999 | 7.13% |
- Population kept rising over time
- Early decades showed slow movement
- 1981 to 2001 saw strong growth
- 2011 still crossed 36 lakh
Population Projection
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 44,50,000 | 21.15% |
| 2026 | 45,07,300 | 22.71% |
| 2027 | 45,64,600 | 24.27% |
| 2028 | 46,21,900 | 25.83% |
| 2029 | 46,79,200 | 27.39% |
| 2030 | 47,36,500 | 28.95% |
| 2031 | 47,92,461 | 30.48% |
| 2032 | 48,47,964 | 31.99% |
| 2033 | 49,03,467 | 33.50% |
| 2034 | 49,58,970 | 35.01% |
| 2035 | 50,14,473 | 36.52% |
Eligibility and Social Data
| Category |
Value |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes | 7,12,938 | 19.42% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 2,25,100 | 6.13% |
| Child Population (0-6) | 5,91,239 | 16.10% |
| Child Sex Ratio | 882 | Girls per 1000 boys |
| Sex Ratio | 895 | Females per 1000 males |
| Male Literacy | 80.18% | Total |
| Female Literacy | 60.45% | Total |
Literacy Rate
| Area |
Average Literacy |
Gender Rate |
| Total | 70.72% | Male 80.18%, Female 60.45% |
| Urban | 83.10% | Male 89.64%, Female 75.57% |
| Rural | 64.51% | Male 76.66%, Female 50.61% |
| Religion |
Population |
Percent |
| Hindu | 33,52,000 | 91.35% |
| Muslim | 2,84,900 | 7.75% |
| Jain | 22,180 | 0.60% |
| Sikh | 2,576 | 0.07% |
| Christian | 1,640 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 320 | 0.01% |
| Others | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not stated | 450 | 0.01% |
Urban and Rural Data
| Category |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban | 9,32,827 | 25.42% |
| Rural | 27,39,172 | 74.58% |
| Urban male | 4,89,625 | - |
| Urban female | 4,43,202 | - |
| Rural male | 14,05,940 | - |
| Rural female | 12,33,232 | - |
Workforce and Households
| Item |
Count |
Share |
| Workers | 17,24,216 | 46.97% |
| Male workers | 10,86,440 | - |
| Female workers | 6,37,776 | - |
| Households | 6,51,964 | - |
| Houseless families | 2,410 | - |
| Houseless population | 11,286 | 0.31% |
Area and Density
| Measure |
Value |
Year |
| Total area | 8,380 sq km | 2011 |
| Population density | 438 | 2011 |
| Area in 2001 | 8,380 sq km | 2001 |
| Density in 2001 | 409 | 2001 |
City and Town List
| Name |
Type |
Population |
| Alwar Municipal Corporation | City | 3,15,162 |
| Bhiwadi | Town | 10,75,236 |
| Total towns | Town count | 17 |
Tehsils and Villages
| Type |
Count |
Details |
| Sub-districts | 18 | Tehsils in district |
| Villages | 1,954 | Rural villages |
| Administrative divisions | Not listed | Not available here |
- Alwar has a strong rural population
- Urban growth is also visible
- Literacy is better in towns
- Villages remain the main base
Languages Spoken
| Language |
Share |
Use |
| Hindi | 69.92% | Main language |
| Mewati | 18.23% | Local speech |
| Rajasthani | 9.31% | Common use |
| Urdu | 1.34% | Minor use |
| Punjabi | 0.48% | Small share |
| Other languages | 0.72% | Mixed use |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alwar population in 2011? 36,71,999.
- What is the sex ratio of Alwar? 895 females per 1000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Alwar? 70.72%.
- How many villages are in Alwar district? 1,954 villages.
- What is the main language in Alwar? Hindi is the main language.