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Jalgaon

District in MAHARASHTRA

Jalgaon District of MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 42,29,917 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 21,97,365 are males while 20,32,552 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
42,29,917
📚 Literacy Rate
68.37%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
925

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Jalgaon has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.58% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 842 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 925.

Total Children

5,32,005

12.58% of population

Boys

2,88,827

54.3%

Girls

2,43,178

45.7%

Child Sex Ratio

842

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

📊 Population Density

Jalgaon district has a population density of 360 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 11,765 sq. km.

Density

360

per sq. km

Total Area

11,765

sq. km

Total Population

42,29,917

Census 2011

Density Comparison

Jalgaon
360
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
81.74%
Muslim
13.25%
Christian
0.17%
Sikh
0.07%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Jalgaon stands at 925 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 85.36% while female literacy is at 70.56%, showing a gender gap of 14.80%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 9.20% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 14.29% of total population in Jalgaon.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 42,29,917, 18,63,571 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.06% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 88.22% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 11.78% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
16,43,955

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,19,616

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
23,66,346

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in MAHARASHTRA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jalgaon district in MAHARASHTRA?

Jalgaon district in MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 42,29,917 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 21,97,365 males and 20,32,552 females.

What is the literacy rate of Jalgaon district?

The overall literacy rate of Jalgaon district is N/A%. Male literacy is 85.36% and female literacy is 70.56%.

What is the sex ratio in Jalgaon district?

The sex ratio in Jalgaon district is 925 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Jalgaon district?

Jalgaon district has 5,32,005 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,88,827 are boys and 2,43,178 are girls. The child sex ratio is 842 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the population density of Jalgaon district?

Jalgaon district has a population density of 360 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 11,765 sq. km.

What is the workforce participation in Jalgaon district?

Out of the total population of 42,29,917, 18,63,571 people (44.1%) are engaged in work activities in Jalgaon district.