Jalaun district in southern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 16,89,974 as per the 2011 Census, up from 14,54,452 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 16.19%. The district covers about 4,544 sq km and has a population density of 370 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 865 females for every 1,000 males, and the average literacy rate is 73.75%, with male literacy clearly higher than female literacy. Hindus form a clear majority at over 89%, Muslims are the main minority at about 10%, and almost one‑quarter of the population lives in urban areas.
Quick Overview — Jalaun Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
16,89,974 |
| Male Population |
9,06,092 |
| Female Population |
7,83,882 |
| Area |
4,544 sq km |
| Population Density |
370 persons/sq km |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
16.19% |
| Sex Ratio |
865 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
73.75% |
| Hindu Population Share |
89.33% |
| Muslim Population Share |
10.15% |
| Rural Population Share |
about 74% |
| Urban Population Share |
24.8% |
- Jalaun’s population increased from 14,54,452 in 2001 to 16,89,974 in 2011, a decadal growth of 16.19%.
- The district has a moderate population density of 370 persons per sq km across 4,544 sq km.
- The sex ratio of 865 indicates a significant imbalance between males and females.
- Hindus form almost nine‑tenths of the population, while Muslims account for about one‑tenth.
Population of Jalaun
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
16,89,974 |
14,54,452 |
| Male Population |
9,06,092 |
7,86,641 |
| Female Population |
7,83,882 |
6,67,811 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
16.19% |
19.28% |
| Population Density |
370 persons/sq km |
about 320 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
Online district‑level sources for Jalaun provide clear data for 2001 and 2011; earlier decade‑wise figures are not completely given in these links, so only these two census years are shown here.
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 2001 |
14,54,452 |
19.28% |
| 2011 |
16,89,974 |
16.19% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2011 | 16,89,974 |
| 2021 | 19,40,000 |
| 2022 | 19,60,000 |
| 2023 | 19,80,000 |
| 2024 | 20,00,000 |
| 2025 | 20,20,000 |
| 2026 | 20,40,000 |
| 2027 | 20,60,000 |
These are simple trend‑based projections for illustration and are not official census figures.
Literacy Rate in Jalaun
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate (approx.) |
| Overall Literacy |
73.75% |
about 63–64% |
| Male Literacy |
around 82–84% |
around 74–75% |
| Female Literacy |
around 62–63% |
around 51–52% |
- The overall literacy rate of 73.75% is significantly higher than the state average.
- Male literacy exceeds 80%, while female literacy lies in the low 60s, showing a clear gender gap.
- The male–female literacy gap is still close to 20 percentage points despite improvements since 2001.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1,000 males) |
865 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
889 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
2,54,960 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
1,34,930 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
1,20,030 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
15.08% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
15,09,708 |
89.33% |
| Muslim |
1,71,581 |
10.15% |
| Christian |
1,148 |
0.07% |
| Sikh |
463 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
2,875 |
0.17% |
| Jain |
256 |
0.02% |
| Other Religions |
145 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
3,798 |
0.22% |
Jalaun is a Hindu‑majority district, with more than eight in every nine residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims are the principal minority group at just over one in ten residents, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains together account for a very small share. Only a tiny fraction of the population either follows other religions or did not state their religion.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
4,26,000 |
about 25.2% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
about 1,500 |
about 0.09% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
12,51,964 |
74.1% |
| Urban Population |
4,37,? ,? (about 4,38,010) |
24.8% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,88,338 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
6,17,000 |
| Male Workers |
3,92,000 |
| Female Workers |
2,25,000 |
| Main Workers |
4,23,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
1,94,000 |
| Non-Workers |
10,72,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
5 |
| Towns (statutory) |
10 |
| Villages (total) |
1,151 |
| Uninhabited Villages |
209 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Population (2011) |
| Orai |
1,90,575 |
| Jalaun (Nagar Palika) |
56,909 |
| Other towns combined |
about 1,90,000 |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage |
| Hindi |
96.64% |
| Bundeli |
2.01% |
| Urdu |
1.30% |
| Other Languages |
0.05% |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
2,88,338 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Jalaun district? — Jalaun district has a population of 16,89,974 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Jalaun? — The sex ratio in Jalaun is 865 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Jalaun? — The overall literacy rate is 73.75%, higher than the state average.
- How densely populated is Jalaun? — Jalaun has a population density of 370 persons per square kilometre.
- Which religion has the largest following in Jalaun? — Hinduism is followed by 89.33% of residents, with Muslims forming 10.15%.
- How many households are there in Jalaun? — There are 2,88,338 households in Jalaun district.
- What share of Jalaun’s population is urban? — About 24.8% of the population lives in urban areas and about 74% in rural areas.
- What are the main languages spoken in Jalaun? — Hindi is spoken by 96.64% of people, Bundeli by 2.01% and Urdu by 1.30%.