Jhajjar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jhajjar district in Haryana.
Administrative Details of Jhajjar
Jhajjar comprises 260 villages, of which 247 are inhabited and 13 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,85,334, spread across 1,834 square kilometers.
| Villages | 260(247 inhabited • 13 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 1,85,334 |
| Total Area | 1,834 km² |
Jhajjar Urban & Rural Population
Jhajjar had 2,43,339 people in urban areas (25.4%) and 7,15,066 people in rural areas (74.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,15,066 | 74.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,43,339 | 25.4% |
| Total | 9,58,405 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jhajjar
The total population comprises 5,14,667 males (53.7%) and 4,43,738 females (46.3%). The sex ratio is 862 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,84,219 | 1,30,448 | 5,14,667 |
| 👩 Female | 3,30,847 | 1,12,891 | 4,43,738 |
Literacy Rate in Jhajjar
The literacy rate is 70.54%. Male literacy stands at 77.62% while female literacy is 62.34%, indicating a gender gap of 15.28 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,76,091.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,96,833 | 1,02,647 | 3,99,480 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,99,622 | 76,989 | 2,76,611 |
| Total Literate | 4,96,455 | 1,79,636 | 6,76,091 |
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About Jhajjar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jhajjar in Haryana has a total population of 9,58,405 with a literacy rate of 70.54% and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jhajjar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.