Jaipur District Population 2011–2026: Religion | Literacy | Density | Sex Ratio

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The Jaipur district of Rajasthan had a population of 66,26,178 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 80,47,400 by 2026. It has an area of 11,143 sq km and population density of 595 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 911 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 75.51. The child sex ratio is 861 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 87.83% and Hindi is the main language spoken by 45.85%. The district population is 34,71,847 urban and 31,54,331 rural, and urban accounts for 52.40% of the total population. There are a total of 11,77,096 households in the district.

Quick Overview of District Census 2021

Particular Value Details
DistrictJaipurRajasthan
Population 201166,26,17866.26 lakh
Estimated Population 202680,47,40080.47 lakh
Area11,143 sq kmDistrict area
Density595Persons per sq km
Sex Ratio911Females per 1000 males
Literacy Rate75.51%Total literacy
Households11,77,096Total households

Population and Growth

Year Population Growth
19019,44,116-
19118,89,444-5.80%
19217,29,639-17.94%
19318,13,39211.47%
19419,26,10513.83%
195111,86,80128.14%
196115,07,91927.07%
197119,93,11832.19%
198128,02,00040.58%
199138,87,00038.73%
200152,51,07132.40%
201166,26,17826.19%
  • Population rose fast after 1951
  • 1981 shows the highest jump
  • 2011 population crossed 66 lakh
  • Growth stayed strong over decades

Population Projection

Year Estimated Population Growth Since 2011
202680,47,40021.45%
202781,15,47022.48%
202881,83,53923.50%
202982,51,60824.53%
203083,19,67825.56%
203183,85,64126.55%
203284,50,07227.53%
203385,14,50328.50%
203485,78,93529.47%
203586,43,36630.44%
203687,07,79731.42%

Eligibility and Social Data

Category Value Share
Scheduled Castes10,03,30215.14%
Scheduled Tribes5,27,9667.97%
Child Population (0-6)9,29,92614.03%
Child Sex Ratio861Girls per 1000 boys
Sex Ratio911Females per 1000 males
Male Literacy86.05%Total
Female Literacy64.02%Total

Literacy Rate

Area Average Literacy Gender Rate
Total75.51%Male 86.05%, Female 64.02%
Urban82.47%Male 89.20%, Female 75.08%
Rural67.62%Male 82.46%, Female 51.67%
Religion Population Percent
Hindu58,19,98087.83%
Muslim6,87,45210.37%
Jain81,0791.22%
Sikh18,7820.28%
Christian12,7080.19%
Buddhist1,0200.02%
Others2570.00%
Not stated4,9000.07%

Urban and Rural Data

Category Population Percent
Urban34,71,84752.40%
Rural31,54,33147.60%
Urban male18,25,583-
Urban female16,46,264-
Rural male16,42,924-
Rural female15,11,407-

Workforce and Households

Item Count Share
Workers24,64,89337.2%
Male workers17,14,947-
Female workers7,49,946-
Households11,77,096-
Houseless families4,530-
Houseless population20,2980.31%

Area and Density

Measure Value Year
Total area11,143 sq km2011
Population density5952011
Area in 200111,146 sq km2001
Density in 20014712001

City and Town List

Name Type Population
Jaipur Municipal CorporationCity30,46,163
BagranaCensus town10,790
Total townsTown count19

Tehsils and Villages

Type Count Details
Sub-districts17Tehsils in district
Villages2,180Rural villages
Urban agglomeration0No separate agglomeration
  • Jaipur has a strong urban base
  • Villages are spread across many tehsils
  • Town count is moderate
  • Population density is high

Languages Spoken

Language Share Use
Hindi45.85%Main first language
Rajasthani34.44%Widely spoken
Dhundari11.31%Local speech
Urdu2.74%Minor use
Marwari2.52%Minor use
Sindhi1.21%Minor use
Punjabi0.42%Small share
Bengali0.41%Small share

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Jaipur district population in 2011? 66,26,178.
  • What is the sex ratio of Jaipur? 911 females per 1000 males.
  • What is the literacy rate of Jaipur? 75.51%.
  • How many villages are in Jaipur district? 2,180 villages.
  • What is the main language in Jaipur? Hindi is the main language.
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