Jhajjar
District in HARYANA
As of 2026 estimates, Jhajjar population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 862.
Jhajjar District of HARYANA has a total population of 9,58,405 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,14,667 are males while 4,43,738 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 9,58,405
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 862
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Jhajjar has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.53% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 782 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 862.
Total Children
1,20,051
12.53% of population
Boys
67,380
56.1%
Girls
52,671
43.9%
Child Sex Ratio
782
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Jhajjar?
The text sex ratio of Jhajjar stands at 862 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 N/A%. Male literacy stands at 89.31% while female literacy is at 70.73%, showing a gender gap of 18.58%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.78% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Jhajjar.
What is the workforce statistics of Jhajjar?
Out of the total population of 9,58,405, 3,26,534 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.07% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 75.48% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 24.52% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,46,457
- Marginal Workers
- 80,077
- Non-Workers
- 6,31,871
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Jhajjar?
Population breakdown: 5,14,667 males (53.7%) and 4,43,738 females (46.3%) out of 9,58,405 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Jhajjar?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 6,76,091 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Jhajjar?
Literacy rates: Male 89.31%, Female 70.73%, Overall %. Gender gap is 18.6%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jhajjar district in HARYANA?
Jhajjar district in HARYANA has a total population of 9,58,405 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,14,667 males and 4,43,738 females.
What is the literacy rate of Jhajjar district?
The overall literacy rate of Jhajjar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.31% and female literacy is 70.73%.
What is the sex ratio in Jhajjar district?
The sex ratio in Jhajjar district is 862 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Jhajjar district?
Jhajjar district has 1,20,051 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 67,380 are boys and 52,671 are girls. The child sex ratio is 782 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Jhajjar district?
Out of the total population of 9,58,405, 3,26,534 people (34.1%) are engaged in work activities in Jhajjar district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.