Demographic data table of Jaisalmer

  • The population of Jaisalmer district is 6.70 Lakh, with a male population of 3.62 Lakh and a female population of 3.08 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Jaisalmer is 852/1000 which is lower than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 57.22%, which is lower than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 6.70 L 3.62 L 3.08 L

Population of Jaisalmer out of Rajasthan

Jaisalmer
Rajasthan

Population of Jaisalmer out of Rajasthan

Facts
  • Total population of Jaisalmer is 6,69,919.
  • Jaisalmer is the 33rd most populated district in Rajasthan.
  • 0.98% of the total population of Rajasthan lives in Jaisalmer.
  • Rajasthan's total population is 6.85 Crore.

Male population: 3,61,708

Percentage:

Female population: 3,08,211

Percentage:
Rural Population 5.81 L 3.12 L 2.68 L

Population of Jaisalmer out of Rajasthan

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Jaisalmer out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Jaisalmer is 5,80,894.
  • 86.71% of the total population of Jaisalmer lives in rural area.
  • 75.13% of the total population of Rajasthan lives in rural area.
  • Rajasthan's rural population is 5.15 Crore.

Rural male population: 3,12,447

Percentage:

Rural female population: 2,68,447

Percentage:
Urban Population 89,025 49,261 39,764

Population of Jaisalmer out of Rajasthan

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Jaisalmer out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Jaisalmer is 89,025.
  • 13.29% of the total population of Jaisalmer lives in urban area.
  • 24.87% of the total population of Rajasthan lives in urban area.
  • Rajasthan's urban population is 1.70 Crore.

Male population: 49,261

Percentage:

Female population: 39,764

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 852 53.99% 46.01%
Sex ratio graph of Jaisalmer
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Jaisalmer is 852/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Jaisalmer stands at 32nd position out of 33 districts of Rajasthan.
  • Jaisalmer's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Rajasthan.
  • Jaisalmer's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
928

Rajasthan

852

Jaisalmer

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 859 53.79% 46.21%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Jaisalmer
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Jaisalmer is 859/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Jaisalmer stands at 31st position out of 33 districts of Rajasthan.
    • Jaisalmer's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Rajasthan.
    • Jaisalmer's rural sex ratio is below the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    933

    Rajasthan

    859

    Jaisalmer

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 807 55.33% 44.67%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Jaisalmer
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Jaisalmer is 807/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Jaisalmer stands at 33rd position out of 33 districts of Rajasthan.
    • Jaisalmer's urban sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Rajasthan.
    • Jaisalmer's urban sex ratio is below the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    914

    Rajasthan

    807

    Jaisalmer

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 57.22% 72.04% 39.71%
    Literacy rate graph of Jaisalmer
    Rajasthan's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Jaisalmer is 57.22% which ranks at 28th position out of 33 districts of Rajasthan.
    • Jaisalmer's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Rajasthan (66.11%)
    • Jaisalmer's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 72.04% and 39.71% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 53.8% 69.42% 35.54%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Jaisalmer
    Rajasthan's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Jaisalmer is 53.8% which ranks at 30th position out of 33 districts of Rajasthan.
    • Jaisalmer's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Rajasthan (61.44%)
    • Jaisalmer's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 69.42% and 35.54% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 78.02% 87.44% 66.17%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Jaisalmer
    Rajasthan's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Jaisalmer is 78.02% which ranks at 20th position out of 33 districts of Rajasthan.
    • Jaisalmer's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Rajasthan (79.68%)
    • Jaisalmer's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 87.44% and 66.17% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 1.30 L 69,610 60,853

    Children population out of the total population of Jaisalmer

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Jaisalmer

    Facts
    • Out of 6.70 Lakh people of Jaisalmer, 1,30,463 are children.
    • With 19.47%, Jaisalmer stands at 1st rank out of 33 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Jaisalmer is 3.62 Lakh out of which 69,610 or 19.24% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Jaisalmer is 3.08 Lakh out of which 60,853 or 19.74% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 69,610

    Female children: 60,853

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 1.18 L 62,734 54,793

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Jaisalmer

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Jaisalmer

    Facts
    • Out of 5.81 Lakh rural people of Jaisalmer, 1,17,527 are children.
    • With 20.23%, Jaisalmer stands at 1st rank out of 33 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Jaisalmer is 3.62 Lakh out of which 62,734 or 20.08% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Jaisalmer is 3.08 Lakh out of which 54,793 or 20.41% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 62,734

    Female children: 54,793

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 12,936 6,876 6,060

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Jaisalmer

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Jaisalmer

    Facts
    • Out of 6.70 Lakh urban people of Jaisalmer, 12,936 are children.
    • With 14.53%, Jaisalmer stands at 5th rank out of 33 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Jaisalmer is 3.62 Lakh out of which 6,876 or 13.96% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Jaisalmer is 3.08 Lakh out of which 6,060 or 15.24% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 6,876

    Female children: 6,060

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Jaisalmer

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 74.19% Muslim 25.1%
    Sikh 0.26% Christian 0.13%
    Buddhism 0.01% Jainism 0.23%
    Others 0.01% NA 0.07%
    Worker Ratio 43.13% 50.47% 34.5%
    Worker population ratio graph of Jaisalmer
    Worker population ratio: 43.13%
    Worker population ratio rank: 20th/33
    Facts
    • Jaisalmer's worker population ratio(WPR) is 43.13%; in other words, 43.13% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Jaisalmer is lower than the WPR of Rajasthan and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Jaisalmer is 50.47% while female WPR is 34.5%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 44.42% 49.77% 38.19%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Jaisalmer
    Rural worker population ratio: 44.42%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 28th/33
    Facts
    • Jaisalmer's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 44.42%; in other words, 44.42% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Jaisalmer is lower than the rural WPR of Rajasthan and higher than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Jaisalmer is 49.77% while female WPR is 38.19%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 34.68% 54.9% 9.63%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Jaisalmer
    Urban worker population ratio: 34.68%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 6th/33
    Facts
    • Jaisalmer's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 34.68%; in other words, 34.68% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Jaisalmer is higher than the urban WPR of Rajasthan and lower than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Jaisalmer is 54.9% while female WPR is 9.63%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 1.17 L -- --
    Rural household 1.00 L -- --
    Urban household 16,744 -- --
    Scheduled castes 99,134 52,776 46,358
    Rural SC 89,388 47,555 41,833
    Urban SC 9,746 5,221 4,525
    Scheduled Tribes 42,429 22,497 19,932
    Rural ST 37,273 19,758 17,515
    Urban ST 5,156 2,739 2,417

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