The Sirohi district of Rajasthan had a population of 10.36 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 12.59 lakh by 2026. It has an area of 5,136 sq km and population density of 202 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 940 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 55.25%. The child sex ratio is 897 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu (96.16%) and Hindi is the main language spoken. The district population is 20.13% urban and 79.87% rural, and Scheduled Tribes account for 28.22% of the total population. There are a total of 2.02 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Description |
2011 Census |
| Total Population |
10.36 Lakh |
| Density per sq. km |
202 |
| Sex Ratio |
940 |
| Average Literacy |
55.25% |
Population Growth and History
| Census Year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1901 |
1.63 Lakh |
- |
| 1951 |
2.90 Lakh |
22.91% |
| 2001 |
8.51 Lakh |
30.13% |
| 2011 |
10.36 Lakh |
21.76% |
District Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
12.47 Lakh |
| 2026 |
12.59 Lakh |
| 2031 |
13.12 Lakh |
| 2036 |
13.62 Lakh |
Literacy and Education Demographics
- Average literacy is 55.25%
- Male literacy is 69.98%
- Female literacy is 39.73%
- Urban areas have higher literacy
Urban and Rural Statistics
| Category |
Population |
Sex Ratio |
| Urban |
2.09 Lakh |
898 |
| Rural |
8.28 Lakh |
951 |
Religious Distribution
| Religion |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
96.16% |
| Muslim |
2.94% |
| Jain |
0.66% |
| Christian |
0.12% |
Caste Population Breakdown
| Caste |
Population |
| Scheduled Castes |
2.02 Lakh |
| Scheduled Tribes |
2.92 Lakh |
Workforce Profile
- Total workers 4.20 Lakh
- Male workers 2.72 Lakh
- Female workers 1.48 Lakh
- Workforce participation 40.51%
Administrative Divisions
- Total towns in district 9
- Total villages 477
- Area covers 5,136 sq km
- Households 2.02 Lakh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current population? It is projected to be around 12.59 lakh in 2026.
- Which religion is the largest? Hindu is the most popular religion with 96.16% share.
- How many people live in villages? Nearly 80% of the district population resides in rural areas.
- What is the sex ratio? The district has an average sex ratio of 940 females per 1000 males.
- Is literacy increasing? Literacy rates remain a key focus area for demographic improvement.