Jaisalmer Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan.
Administrative Details of Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer comprises 799 villages, of which 756 are inhabited and 43 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,17,171, spread across 38,401 square kilometers.
| Villages | 799(756 inhabited • 43 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 1,17,171 |
| Total Area | 38,401 km² |
Jaisalmer Urban & Rural Population
Jaisalmer had 89,025 people in urban areas (13.3%) and 5,80,894 people in rural areas (86.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,80,894 | 86.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 89,025 | 13.3% |
| Total | 6,69,919 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jaisalmer
The total population comprises 3,61,708 males (54.0%) and 3,08,211 females (46.0%). The sex ratio is 852 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,12,447 | 49,261 | 3,61,708 |
| 👩 Female | 2,68,447 | 39,764 | 3,08,211 |
Literacy Rate in Jaisalmer
The literacy rate is 46.07%. Male literacy stands at 58.17% while female literacy is 31.87%, indicating a gender gap of 26.30 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,08,653.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,73,353 | 37,062 | 2,10,415 |
| Literate (Female) | 75,936 | 22,302 | 98,238 |
| Total Literate | 2,49,289 | 59,364 | 3,08,653 |
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About Jaisalmer Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jaisalmer in Rajasthan has a total population of 6,69,919 with a literacy rate of 46.07% and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jaisalmer district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.