Jaisalmer District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Jaisalmer is a district in Rajasthan, India, with 3 tehsils and 756 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 669919, sex ratio is 85.21% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 46.07%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
Jaisalmer
StateRajasthan
Area38401.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayJaisalmer Railway Station
Nearest AirportJaisalmer Airport
District Code114
Census Year2011
Total Population
669919
Sex Ratio
85.21%
Literacy Rate
46.07%
Total Tehsils
3
Total Villages
756
Households
117171
Administrative Overview of Jaisalmer
| District | Jaisalmer |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 38401.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 3 |
| Total Villages | 756 |
| Total Households | 117171 |
| Nearest Railway Station | Jaisalmer Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Jaisalmer Airport |
| Latitude / Longitude | 26.9116615, 70.9124888 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Jaisalmer - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 130463 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 69610 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 60853 |
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Religion Population in Jaisalmer
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 497045 | 74.19% | |
| Muslim | 168129 | 25.10% | |
| Sikh | 1723 | 0.26% | |
| Christian | 874 | 0.13% | |
| Jain | 1521 | 0.23% | |
| Buddhist | 98 | 0.01% |
Literacy Rate in Jaisalmer
Workers in Jaisalmer
Tehsils List in Jaisalmer
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Jaisalmer district. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.