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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Jaisalmer has changed over the decade

👶 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

Hindu
74.19%
Muslim
25.10%
Christian
0.13%
Sikh
0.26%

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,13,520

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
3,81,016

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in RAJASTHAN

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.