Jamnagar
District in GUJARAT
Jamnagar District of GUJARAT has a total population of 21,60,119 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,14,192 are males while 10,45,927 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 64.65%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 21,60,119
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 64.65%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 939
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.22% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 904 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 939.
Total Children
2,63,972
12.22% of population
Boys
1,38,608
52.5%
Girls
1,25,364
47.5%
Child Sex Ratio
904
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Jamnagar district has a population density of 153 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 14,125 sq. km.
Density
153
per sq. km
Total Area
14,125
sq. km
Total Population
21,60,119
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Jamnagar stands at 939 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at 64.65%. Male literacy stands at 81.5% while female literacy is at 65.33%, showing a gender gap of 16.17%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.05% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.12% of total population in Jamnagar.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 21,60,119, 8,47,440 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.23% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 85.11% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 14.89% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 7,21,253
- Marginal Workers
- 1,26,187
- Non-Workers
- 13,12,679
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 11,14,192 males (51.6%) and 10,45,927 females (48.4%) out of 21,60,119 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 64.65% out of 13,96,534 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 81.5%, Female 65.33%, Overall 64.65%. Gender gap is 16.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jamnagar district in GUJARAT?
Jamnagar district in GUJARAT has a total population of 21,60,119 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,14,192 males and 10,45,927 females.
What is the literacy rate of Jamnagar district?
The overall literacy rate of Jamnagar district is 64.65%. Male literacy is 81.5% and female literacy is 65.33%.
What is the sex ratio in Jamnagar district?
The sex ratio in Jamnagar district is 939 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Jamnagar district?
Jamnagar district has 2,63,972 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,38,608 are boys and 1,25,364 are girls. The child sex ratio is 904 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Jamnagar district?
Jamnagar district has a population density of 153 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 14,125 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Jamnagar district?
Out of the total population of 21,60,119, 8,47,440 people (39.2%) are engaged in work activities in Jamnagar district.