Rajasthan Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Rajasthan.

Total Population
6,85,48,437
Male
3,55,50,997
51.9%
Female
3,29,97,440
48.1%
Sex Ratio
928
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
55.84%
Density
200
per km²

Administrative Details of Rajasthan

Rajasthan comprises 44,672 villages, of which 43,264 are inhabited and 1,408 are uninhabited. There are 297 urban towns in Rajasthan. The total number of households stands at 1,27,11,146, spread across 3,42,239 square kilometers.

Villages44,672(43,264 inhabited1,408 uninhabited)
Urban Towns297
Households1,27,11,146
Total Area3,42,239 km²

Rajasthan Urban & Rural Population

According to Census data, Rajasthan had 1,70,48,085 people in urban areas (24.9%) and 5,15,00,352 people in rural areas (75.1%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural5,15,00,35275.1%
🏙️ Urban1,70,48,08524.9%
Total6,85,48,437100%

Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.

Rural Population5,15,00,352
Urban Population1,70,48,085

Gender Distribution in Rajasthan

The total population of Rajasthan comprises 3,55,50,997 males (51.9%) and 3,29,97,440 females (48.1%). The sex ratio in Rajasthan is 928 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male2,66,41,74789,09,2503,55,50,997
👩 Female2,48,58,60581,38,8353,29,97,440

Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.

Male Population3,55,50,997
51.9% of total
Female Population3,29,97,440
48.1% of total

Literacy Rate in Rajasthan

The literacy rate in Rajasthan is 55.84% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 66.63% while female literacy is 44.21%, indicating a gender gap of 22.42 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,82,75,282.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)1,69,04,58967,83,8232,36,88,412
Literate (Female)95,67,19750,19,6731,45,86,870
Total Literate2,64,71,7861,18,03,4963,82,75,282

Literacy rates by gender.

Male Literacy Rate66.63%
Female Literacy Rate44.21%

Rajasthan District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data

Rajasthan has 33 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.

#District Population Literacy % Sex Ratio Area (km²)
1Jaipur66,26,17864.91%91011,143
2Jodhpur36,87,16555.1%91622,850
3Alwar36,74,17959.4%8958,380
4Nagaur33,07,74353.17%95017,718
5Udaipur30,68,42051.58%95811,724
6Sikar26,77,33361.71%9477,732
7Barmer26,03,75145.64%90228,387
8Ajmer25,83,05259.1%9518,481
9Bharatpur25,48,46258.11%8805,066
10Bhilwara24,08,52352.15%97310,455

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All States in India by Population

India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Rajasthan has a population of 6,85,48,437. Click any state to view detailed demographics.

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1. Uttar Pradesh19,98,12,341
2. Maharashtra11,23,74,333
3. Bihar10,40,99,452
4. West Bengal9,12,76,115
5. Andhra Pradesh8,45,80,777
6. Madhya Pradesh7,26,26,809
7. Tamil Nadu7,21,47,030
8. Rajasthan6,85,48,437
9. Karnataka6,10,95,297
10. Gujarat6,04,39,692
11. Odisha4,19,74,218
12. Kerala3,34,06,061
13. Jharkhand3,29,88,134
14. Assam3,12,05,576
15. Punjab2,77,43,338
16. Chhattisgarh2,55,45,198
17. Haryana2,53,51,462
18. Nct Of Delhi1,67,87,941
19. Jammu & Kashmir1,25,41,302
20. Uttarakhand1,00,86,292
21. Himachal Pradesh68,64,602
22. Tripura36,73,917
23. Meghalaya29,66,889
24. Manipur28,55,794
25. Nagaland19,78,502
26. Goa14,58,545
27. Arunachal Pradesh13,83,727
28. Puducherry12,47,953
29. Mizoram10,97,206
30. Chandigarh10,55,450
31. Sikkim6,10,577
32. Andaman & Nicobar Islands3,80,581
33. Dadra & Nagar Haveli3,43,709
34. Daman & Diu2,43,247
35. Lakshadweep64,473

List of Districts in Rajasthan

Complete list of all 33 districts in Rajasthan.

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Ajmer

Pop: 25,83,052
Literacy: 59.1%

Alwar

Pop: 36,74,179
Literacy: 59.4%

Banswara

Pop: 17,97,485
Literacy: 46.14%

Baran

Pop: 12,22,755
Literacy: 56.7%

Barmer

Pop: 26,03,751
Literacy: 45.64%

Bharatpur

Pop: 25,48,462
Literacy: 58.11%

Bhilwara

Pop: 24,08,523
Literacy: 52.15%

Bikaner

Pop: 23,63,937
Literacy: 54.1%

Bundi

Pop: 11,10,906
Literacy: 52.66%

Chittaurgarh

Pop: 15,44,338
Literacy: 53.22%

Churu

Pop: 20,39,547
Literacy: 56.35%

Dausa

Pop: 16,34,409
Literacy: 57.39%

Dhaulpur

Pop: 12,06,516
Literacy: 56.62%

Dungarpur

Pop: 13,88,552
Literacy: 49.09%

Ganganagar

Pop: 19,69,168
Literacy: 60.6%

Hanumangarh

Pop: 17,74,692
Literacy: 58.27%

Jaipur

Pop: 66,26,178
Literacy: 64.91%

Jaisalmer

Pop: 6,69,919
Literacy: 46.07%

Jalor

Pop: 18,28,730
Literacy: 45.36%

Jhalawar

Pop: 14,11,129
Literacy: 52.43%

Jhunjhunun

Pop: 21,37,045
Literacy: 64.12%

Jodhpur

Pop: 36,87,165
Literacy: 55.1%

Karauli

Pop: 14,58,248
Literacy: 55.26%

Kota

Pop: 19,51,014
Literacy: 66.55%

Nagaur

Pop: 33,07,743
Literacy: 53.17%

Pali

Pop: 20,37,573
Literacy: 53.28%

Pratapgarh

Pop: 8,67,848
Literacy: 46.27%

Rajsamand

Pop: 11,56,597
Literacy: 53.53%

Sawai Madhopur

Pop: 13,35,551
Literacy: 55.54%

Sikar

Pop: 26,77,333
Literacy: 61.71%

Sirohi

Pop: 10,36,346
Literacy: 46.01%

Tonk

Pop: 14,21,326
Literacy: 52.74%

Udaipur

Pop: 30,68,420
Literacy: 51.58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Rajasthan?
According to Census 2011, Rajasthan has a total population of 6,85,48,437. This includes 5,15,00,352 people in rural areas and 1,70,48,085 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Rajasthan?
Rajasthan has 3,55,50,997 males (51.9%) and 3,29,97,440 females (48.1%).
What is the sex ratio of Rajasthan?
The sex ratio of Rajasthan is 928 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 928 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Rajasthan?
Rajasthan has an overall literacy rate of 55.84%. The male literacy rate is 66.63% and the female literacy rate is 44.21%. Total literate population is 3,82,75,282.
What is the total area of Rajasthan?
Rajasthan covers a total area of 3,42,239 square kilometers with a population density of 200 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Rajasthan?
Rajasthan comprises 33 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Rajasthan?
Rajasthan has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 1,22,21,593 (17.83% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 92,38,534 (13.48% of total).

About Rajasthan Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Rajasthan has a total population of 6,85,48,437 with a literacy rate of 55.84% and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1000 males.

Rajasthan comprises 33 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Rajasthan including district-wise 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 Rajasthan.