Jamnagar District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Jamnagar, a district of Gujarat
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Jamnagar District of Gujarat.
In 2011, Jamnagar had population of 2,160,119 of which male and female were 1,114,192 and 1,045,927 respectively. In 2001 census, Jamnagar had a population of 1,904,278 of which males
were 981,320 and remaining 922,958 were females. Jamnagar District population
constituted 3.57 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Jamnagar District was at 3.76
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 13.44 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Jamnagar District recorded increase
of 21.79 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Jamnagar Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Jamnagar in 2011 were 73.65 compared to 73.65 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 81.50 and 65.33 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 76.25 and 56.18 in Jamnagar District. Total literate in Jamnagar District were 1,396,534 of which male and female were 795,140 and 601,394 respectively. In 2001, Jamnagar District had 1,083,696 in its district.
Jamnagar Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Jamnagar, it stood at 939 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 941. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 904 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 898 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Jamnagar District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.81 % | 1,810,443 |
| Muslims | 14.85 % | 320,805 |
| Christian | 0.20 % | 4,392 |
| Sikh | 0.09 % | 1,873 |
| Buddhist | 0.05 % | 1,086 |
| Jain | 0.87 % | 18,856 |
| Others | 0.01 % | 136 |
| Not Stated | 0.12 % | 2,528 |
Jamnagar Population 2024
What is the population of Jamnagar district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Jamnagar was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Jamnagar 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,160,119 | 21.60 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 2,400,000 | 24.07 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 2,430,000 | 24.30 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 2,450,000 | 24.50 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 2,460,000 | 24.67 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 2,480,000 | 24.82 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 2,490,000 | 24.95 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 2,500,000 | 25.05 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 2,510,000 | 25.15 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 2,520,000 | 25.22 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 2,520,000 | 25.29 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 2,530,000 | 25.35 Lakhs |
Jamnagar Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21.60 Lakhs | 19.04 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 2,160,119 | 1,904,278 |
| Male | 1,114,192 | 981,320 |
| Female | 1,045,927 | 922,958 |
| Population Growth | 13.44% | 21.79% |
| Area Sq. Km | 14,184 | 14,125 |
| Density/km2 | 152 | 135 |
| Proportion to Gujarat Population | 3.57% | 3.76% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 939 | 941 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 904 | 898 |
| Average Literacy | 73.65 | 66.48 |
| Male Literacy | 81.50 | 76.25 |
| Female Literacy | 65.33 | 56.18 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 263,972 | 274,268 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.22% | 14.40% |
Jamnagar Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Jamnagar. There were total 263,972 children under age of 0-6 against 274,268 of 2001 census. Of total 263,972 male and female were 138,608 and 125,364 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 904 compared to 898 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.22 percent of Jamnagar District compared to 14.40 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.18 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Jamnagar Houseless Data
In 2011, total 1,242 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 5,352. This approx 0.24776412780963% of total population of Jamnagar district.
Jamnagar District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Jamnagar district for 2011 is 152 people per sq. km. In 2001, Jamnagar district density was at 135 people per sq. km. Jamnagar district administers 14,184 square kilometers of areas.
Jamnagar District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Jamnagar population for 2011 census, 44.95 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 971,065 people lives in urban areas of which males are 504,104 and females are 466,961.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Jamnagar district is 926 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Jamnagar district was 887 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 111,791 of which males and females were 59,253 and 52,538. This child population figure of Jamnagar district is 11.75 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Jamnagar district as per census 2011 is 79.23 % of which males and females are 85.45 % and 72.55 % literates respectively.
In actual number 680,799 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 380,142 and 300,657 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 55.05 % population of Jamnagar districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Jamnagar district population living in rural areas is 1,189,054 of which males and females are 610,088 and 578,966 respectively.
In rural areas of Jamnagar district, sex ratio is 949 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Jamnagar district is considered, figure is 918 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 152,181 in rural areas of which males were 79,355 and females were 72,826. The child population comprises 13.01 % of total rural population of Jamnagar district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Jamnagar district is 69.03 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 78.19 and 59.42 percent respectively.
In total, 715,735 people were literate of which males and females were 414,998 and 300,737 respectively.
All details regarding Jamnagar District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Jamnagar District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 55.05 % | 44.95 % |
| Total Population | 1,189,054 | 971,065 |
| Male Population | 610,088 | 504,104 |
| Female Population | 578,966 | 466,961 |
| Sex Ratio | 949 | 926 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 918 | 887 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 152,181 | 111,791 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 79,355 | 59,253 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 72,826 | 52,538 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 12.80 % | 11.51 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 13.01 % | 11.75 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 12.58 % | 11.25 % |
| Literates | 715,735 | 680,799 |
| Male Literates | 414,998 | 380,142 |
| Female Literates | 300,737 | 300,657 |
| Average Literacy | 69.03 % | 79.23 % |
| Male Literacy | 78.19 % | 85.45 % |
| Female Literacy | 59.42 % | 72.55 % |
City/Metros in Jamnagar District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Jamnagar District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamnagar (Urban Agglomeration) | 600,943 | 313,214 | 287,729 |
| Cities inside Jamnagar District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamnagar (Municipal Corporation) | 479,920 | 248,947 | 230,973 |