The Barmer district of Rajasthan had a population of 26,03,751 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 31,59,000 by 2025. It has an area of 28,387 sq km and population density of 92 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 908 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 56.53. The child sex ratio is 886 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 86.59% and Hindi is the main language spoken by 42.81%. The district population is 2,19,947 urban and 23,83,804 rural, and rural accounts for 91.55% of the total population. There are a total of 4,14,626 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| District | Barmer | Rajasthan |
| Population 2011 | 26,03,751 | 26.04 lakh |
| Projected Population 2025 | 31,59,000 | Approximate |
| Area | 28,387 sq km | Total area |
| Density | 92 | Persons per sq km |
| Sex Ratio | 908 | Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate | 56.53% | Total literacy |
| Households | 4,14,626 | Total households |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Change |
| 1901 | 5,16,307 | - |
| 1911 | 5,21,940 | 1.09% |
| 1921 | 4,89,889 | -6.14% |
| 1931 | 5,63,424 | 15.01% |
| 1941 | 6,47,283 | 14.88% |
| 1951 | 7,76,401 | 19.96% |
| 1961 | 9,43,108 | 21.47% |
| 1971 | 12,49,291 | 32.47% |
| 1981 | 17,29,000 | 38.39% |
| 1991 | 21,68,000 | 25.39% |
| 2001 | 22,69,483 | 4.68% |
| 2011 | 26,03,751 | 14.72% |
- Population rose steadily in most years
- 1981 gave a strong jump
- 2001 growth was slow
- 2011 crossed 26 lakh
Population Projection
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 31,59,000 | 21.45% |
| 2026 | 31,85,650 | 22.48% |
| 2027 | 32,12,301 | 23.50% |
| 2028 | 32,38,951 | 24.53% |
| 2029 | 32,65,601 | 25.56% |
| 2030 | 32,92,252 | 26.58% |
| 2031 | 33,18,146 | 27.57% |
| 2032 | 33,43,421 | 28.54% |
| 2033 | 33,68,696 | 29.51% |
| 2034 | 33,93,971 | 30.48% |
| 2035 | 34,19,246 | 31.45% |
Eligibility and Social Data
| Category |
Value |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes | 3,73,773 | 14.35% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 1,21,968 | 4.68% |
| Child Population (0-6) | 4,89,820 | 18.81% |
| Child Sex Ratio | 886 | Girls per 1000 boys |
| Sex Ratio | 908 | Females per 1000 males |
| Male Literacy | 68.79% | Total |
| Female Literacy | 43.05% | Total |
Literacy Rate
| Area |
Average Literacy |
Gender Rate |
| Total | 56.53% | Male 68.79%, Female 43.05% |
| Urban | 75.92% | Male 83.46%, Female 66.24% |
| Rural | 54.40% | Male 66.48%, Female 40.03% |
| Religion |
Population |
Percent |
| Hindu | 22,54,413 | 86.59% |
| Muslim | 3,19,125 | 12.26% |
| Jain | 10,998 | 0.42% |
| Christian | 1,422 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 4,319 | 0.17% |
| Buddhist | 178 | 0.01% |
| Others | 321 | 0.01% |
| Not stated | 2,975 | 0.11% |
Urban and Rural Data
| Category |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban | 2,19,947 | 8.45% |
| Rural | 23,83,804 | 91.55% |
| Urban male | 1,14,332 | - |
| Urban female | 1,05,615 | - |
| Rural male | 12,11,836 | - |
| Rural female | 11,71,968 | - |
Workforce and Households
| Item |
Count |
Share |
| Workers | 13,03,851 | 50.08% |
| Male workers | 7,84,559 | - |
| Female workers | 5,19,292 | - |
| Households | 4,14,626 | - |
| Houseless families | 1,098 | - |
| Houseless population | 5,432 | 0.21% |
Area and Density
| Measure |
Value |
Year |
| Total area | 28,387 sq km | 2011 |
| Population density | 92 | 2011 |
| Area in 2001 | 28,387 sq km | 2001 |
| Density in 2001 | 80 | 2001 |
City and Town List
| Name |
Type |
Population |
| Barmer | Urban agglomeration | 1,18,000+ |
| Barmer Municipality | City | 1,00,000+ |
| Total towns | Town count | 13 |
Tehsils and Villages
| Type |
Count |
Details |
| Sub-districts | 10 | Tehsils in district |
| Villages | 1,967 | Rural villages |
| Administrative divisions | Not listed | Not available here |
- Most people live in villages
- Urban share is very small
- Literacy is still low
- SC and ST share is notable
Languages Spoken
| Language |
Share |
Use |
| Hindi | 42.81% | Main language |
| Rajasthani | 31.31% | Local speech |
| Marwari | 22.42% | Widely spoken |
| Urdu | 1.17% | Minor use |
| Sindhi | 1.05% | Small share |
| Punjabi | 0.58% | Small share |
| Other languages | 0.66% | Mixed use |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Barmer population in 2011? 26,03,751.
- What is the sex ratio of Barmer? 908 females per 1000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Barmer? 56.53%.
- How many villages are in Barmer district? 1,967 villages.
- What is the projected population in 2025? 31,59,000.