Jawalamukhi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Jawalamukhi Population 2026
58,647 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
59,722
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 11.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 877
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,554
Girls 2,239
Literacy Gap
7.4% Diff Male Literacy 82.1%
Female Literacy 74.7%
SC Population
10,058
23.1% of total
ST Population
768
1.8% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 61%
Main Workers 9,704
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 16,906
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 28.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 67.3%
Agricultural Laborers 2.5%
Household Industries 1.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jawalamukhi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Jawalamukhi in 2026 is 58,551. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Jawalamukhi? ▼
The literacy rate of Jawalamukhi is 78.31% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Jawalamukhi? ▼
The sex ratio of Jawalamukhi is 1053 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Jawalamukhi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Jawalamukhi in 2027 is 59,722. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Jawalamukhi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Jawalamukhi. The Census 2011 population was 43,504. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Jawalamukhi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Jawalamukhi had a total population of 43,504. This comprised 21,186 males and 22,318 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kangra District
#13 of 21
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#61 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Jawalamukhi | Kangra Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 78.31% | 75.37% ↑ 2.9%
| 71.92% ↑ 6.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 1053 | 1031 ↑ 22 | 975 ↑ 78 |
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