Jaisalmer
District in RAJASTHAN
Jaisalmer District of RAJASTHAN has a total population of 6,69,919 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,61,708 are males while 3,08,211 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 6,69,919
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 46.07%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 852
- 🏙️ 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 19.47% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 874 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 852.
Total Children
1,30,463
19.47% of population
Boys
69,610
53.4%
Girls
60,853
46.6%
Child Sex Ratio
874
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Jaisalmer stands at 852 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 72.04% while female literacy is at 39.71%, showing a gender gap of 32.33%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 6.33% of total population in Jaisalmer.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 6,69,919, 2,88,903 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 43.13% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 60.71% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 39.29% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,75,383
- Marginal Workers
- 1,13,520
- Non-Workers
- 3,81,016
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 3,61,708 males (54.0%) and 3,08,211 females (46.0%) out of 6,69,919 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 3,08,653 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 72.04%, Female 39.71%, Overall %. Gender gap is 32.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jaisalmer district in RAJASTHAN?
Jaisalmer district in RAJASTHAN has a total population of 6,69,919 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,61,708 males and 3,08,211 females.
What is the literacy rate of Jaisalmer district?
The overall literacy rate of Jaisalmer district is N/A%. Male literacy is 72.04% and female literacy is 39.71%.
What is the sex ratio in Jaisalmer district?
The sex ratio in Jaisalmer district is 852 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Jaisalmer district?
Jaisalmer district has 1,30,463 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 69,610 are boys and 60,853 are girls. The child sex ratio is 874 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Jaisalmer district?
Out of the total population of 6,69,919, 2,88,903 people (43.1%) are engaged in work activities in Jaisalmer district.