The Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan had a population of 669,919 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 800,000 by 2025. It has an area of 38,401 sq km and population density of 17 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 849 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 57.22. The child sex ratio is 843 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hinduism with about 74% and Hindi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is about 25% urban and 75% rural, and workers account for a large share of the total population. There are a total of around 110,000 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District | Jaisalmer |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Population | 669,919 |
| Area | 38,401 sq km |
| Density | 17 per sq km |
| Literacy Rate | 57.22% |
| Sex Ratio | 849 |
Population Details
| Total Population | 669,919 |
| Male Population | 363,346 |
| Female Population | 306,573 |
| Child Population | 105,000 approx. |
| Households | 110,000 approx. |
- Population is low density
- Large desert area
- Villages spread far
- Growth is steady
Literacy and Education
| Overall Literacy | 57.22% |
| Male Literacy | 68.75% |
| Female Literacy | 45.34% |
- Male literacy higher
- Female education improving
- Rural schools limited
- Awareness is growing
Sex Ratio Details
| Overall Sex Ratio | 849 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 843 |
- Female count is lower
- Child ratio also low
- Needs social awareness
Religion Composition
| Hindu | 74% |
| Muslim | 25% |
| Others | 1% |
- Hindu majority
- Muslim community present
- Peaceful mix of cultures
Caste Details (SC/ST)
| Scheduled Caste | 19% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 8% |
- SC population is notable
- ST groups live in rural parts
Language Details
| Rajasthani | 80% |
| Hindi | 18% |
| Others | 2% |
- Rajasthani widely spoken
- Hindi used in schools
- Local dialects common
Urban and Rural Population
| Urban Population | 25% |
| Rural Population | 75% |
- Most people live in villages
- Urban areas are small
- Basic facilities limited
Workforce and Employment
| Total Workers | 300,000 approx. |
| Main Workers | 70% |
| Marginal Workers | 30% |
- Main work is farming
- Some work in tourism
- Daily wage jobs common
Administrative Division
Sub Districts and Taluks
| Tehsils | Jaisalmer, Pokaran, Fatehgarh |
| Total Villages | 600+ approx. |
| Towns | 3+ |
- Large rural setup
- Few towns only
- Villages are scattered
Major Cities and Towns
| Main City | Jaisalmer |
| Other Town | Pokaran |
- Jaisalmer is main center
- Tourism is important
- Small town network
Historical Population Growth
| 2001 Population | 558,000 approx. |
| 2011 Population | 669,919 |
| Growth Rate | 20% approx. |
- Population increasing slowly
- Migration is low
- Natural growth seen
Population Projection
| 2025 Estimate | 800,000 approx. |
| 2030 Estimate | 880,000 approx. |
- Growth is steady
- No sudden increase
- Depends on resources
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jaisalmer population: Around 6.7 lakh in 2011
- Is Jaisalmer densely populated: No, very low density
- Main language in Jaisalmer: Rajasthani and Hindi
- Urban or rural district: Mostly rural area
- Main occupation: Farming and tourism