Jodhpur Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Jodhpur district in Rajasthan.

Total Population
36,87,165
Male
19,23,928
52.2%
Female
17,63,237
47.8%
Sex Ratio
916
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
55.1%
Density
161
per km²

Administrative Details of Jodhpur

Jodhpur comprises 1,838 villages, of which 1,836 are inhabited and 2 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,49,013, spread across 22,850 square kilometers.

Villages1,838(1,836 inhabited2 uninhabited)
Urban Towns7
Households6,49,013
Total Area22,850 km²

Jodhpur Urban & Rural Population

Jodhpur had 12,64,614 people in urban areas (34.3%) and 24,22,551 people in rural areas (65.7%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural24,22,55165.7%
🏙️ Urban12,64,61434.3%
Total36,87,165100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population24,22,551
Urban Population12,64,614

Gender Distribution in Jodhpur

The total population comprises 19,23,928 males (52.2%) and 17,63,237 females (47.8%). The sex ratio is 916 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male12,60,3286,63,60019,23,928
👩 Female11,62,2236,01,01417,63,237
Male Population19,23,928
52.2% of total
Female Population17,63,237
47.8% of total

Literacy Rate in Jodhpur

The literacy rate is 55.1%. Male literacy stands at 65.79% while female literacy is 43.43%, indicating a gender gap of 22.36 percentage points. The total literate population is 20,31,532.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)7,65,6995,00,05412,65,753
Literate (Female)3,92,6413,73,1387,65,779
Total Literate11,58,3408,73,19220,31,532
Male Literacy Rate65.79%
Female Literacy Rate43.43%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Jodhpur?
According to Census 2011, Jodhpur has a total population of 36,87,165. This includes 24,22,551 people in rural areas and 12,64,614 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Jodhpur?
Jodhpur has 19,23,928 males (52.2%) and 17,63,237 females (47.8%).
What is the sex ratio of Jodhpur?
The sex ratio of Jodhpur is 916 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Jodhpur?
Jodhpur has an overall literacy rate of 55.1%. The male literacy rate is 65.79% and the female literacy rate is 43.43%.
What is the total area of Jodhpur?
Jodhpur covers a total area of 22,850 square kilometers with a population density of 161 persons per square kilometer.

About Jodhpur Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Jodhpur in Rajasthan has a total population of 36,87,165 with a literacy rate of 55.1% and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Jodhpur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Jodhpur, Rajasthan.