Jamnagar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jamnagar district in Gujarat.
Administrative Details of Jamnagar
Jamnagar comprises 714 villages, of which 697 are inhabited and 17 are uninhabited. There are 16 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,30,941, spread across 14,184 square kilometers.
| Villages | 714(697 inhabited • 17 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 16 |
| Households | 4,30,941 |
| Total Area | 14,184 km² |
Jamnagar Urban & Rural Population
Jamnagar had 9,71,065 people in urban areas (45.0%) and 11,89,054 people in rural areas (55.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 11,89,054 | 55.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 9,71,065 | 45.0% |
| Total | 21,60,119 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jamnagar
The total population comprises 11,14,192 males (51.6%) and 10,45,927 females (48.4%). The sex ratio is 939 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,10,088 | 5,04,104 | 11,14,192 |
| 👩 Female | 5,78,966 | 4,66,961 | 10,45,927 |
Literacy Rate in Jamnagar
The literacy rate is 64.65%. Male literacy stands at 71.36% while female literacy is 57.5%, indicating a gender gap of 13.86 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,96,534.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,14,998 | 3,80,142 | 7,95,140 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,00,737 | 3,00,657 | 6,01,394 |
| Total Literate | 7,15,735 | 6,80,799 | 13,96,534 |
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About Jamnagar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jamnagar in Gujarat has a total population of 21,60,119 with a literacy rate of 64.65% and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jamnagar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.