The Baran district of Rajasthan had a population of 1,222,755 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 1,450,000 by 2025. It has an area of 6,955 sq km and population density of 175 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 926 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 67.38. The child sex ratio is 916 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 92% and Hindi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is largely rural with about 81% and urban population is around 19%, and Baran town accounts for a notable share of the total population. There are a total of 248,000 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District | Baran |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Population 2011 | 1,222,755 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,450,000 |
| Area | 6,955 sq km |
| Density | 175 per sq km |
Population and Growth Details
| Population 2001 | 1,014,941 |
| Population 2011 | 1,222,755 |
| Growth Rate | 20.46% |
| Estimated 2025 | 1.45 Million |
- Population is increasing steadily
- Growth is moderate level
- Rural share is very high
- Urban growth is slow
Sex Ratio and Child Data
| Sex Ratio | 926 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 916 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 190,000 approx. |
- Female count is slightly lower
- Child ratio is stable
- Gender gap still exists
Literacy Rate Details
| Total Literacy | 67.38% |
| Male Literacy | 82.60% |
| Female Literacy | 51.20% |
- Male literacy is high
- Female literacy needs improvement
- Education access is growing
Religion Composition
| Hindu | 92% |
| Muslim | 6% |
| Others | 2% |
- Hindu majority district
- Small Muslim population
- Other religions present
Caste and Tribe Data
| Scheduled Caste | 18% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 24% |
- ST population is high
- SC population is notable
- Tribal communities important
Urban and Rural Population
| Urban Population | 19% |
| Rural Population | 81% |
| Households | 248,000 |
- Most people live in villages
- Urban area is limited
- Housing is mostly rural type
Language and Workforce
| Main Language | Hindi |
| Working Population | 540,000 approx. |
| Main Work | Agriculture |
- Hindi widely spoken
- Farming is main job
- Labour work common
Administrative Divisions
| Sub Districts | 8 |
| Towns | 8 |
| Villages | 1,200+ |
- Many small villages
- Few urban towns
- Administration spread wide
Cities and Town List
| Major Town | Baran |
| Other Towns | Anta, Chhabra, Mangrol |
- Baran is main city
- Small towns support trade
- Local markets important
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Baran district population: Around 12.2 lakh in 2011
- What is literacy rate: About 67 percent
- Is Baran rural or urban: Mostly rural area
- Main occupation in Baran: Agriculture work
- What is sex ratio: Around 926 females per 1000 males