Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. Total area of Jaisalmer is 38,401 km² including 38,330.62 km² rural area and 70.38 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Jaisalmer has a population of 6,69,919 peoples, out of which urban population is 89,025 while rural population is 5,80,894. Jaisalmer has a sex ratio of approximately 852 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 17 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,17,171 houses in the district, including 16,744 urban houses and 1,00,427 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 756 villages in jaisalmer district.
The Jaisalmer district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Jaisalmer is the largest tehsil in jaisalmer district by area while Pokaran is the largest tehsil by population. Fatehgarh is the smallest tehsil in jaisalmer district by both area and population. There are 3 tehsils in Jaisalmer district. Here is the list of all Jaisalmer Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jaisalmer District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Fatehgarh | 4,340 | 1,01,020 |
2 | Jaisalmer | 24,462 | 2,65,237 |
3 | Pokaran | 9,599 | 3,03,662 |
Population of Jaisalmer District
The population of Jaisalmer offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Jaisalmer, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 6,69,919 | 5,80,894 | 89,025 |
Total Male Population | 3,61,708 | 3,12,447 | 49,261 |
Total Female Population | 3,08,211 | 2,68,447 | 39,764 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,30,463 | 1,17,527 | 12,936 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 69,610 | 62,734 | 6,876 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 60,853 | 54,793 | 6,060 |
Literate Population | 3,08,653 | 2,49,289 | 59,364 |
Literate Male Population | 2,10,415 | 1,73,353 | 37,062 |
Literate Female Population | 98,238 | 75,936 | 22,302 |
Illiterate Population | 3,61,266 | 3,31,605 | 29,661 |
Illiterate Male Population | 1,51,293 | 1,39,094 | 12,199 |
Illiterate Female Population | 2,09,973 | 1,92,511 | 17,462 |
Households | 1,17,171 | 1,00,427 | 16,744 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jaisalmer. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 99,134 | 89,388 | 9,746 |
SC Male Population | 52,776 | 47,555 | 5,221 |
SC Female Population | 46,358 | 41,833 | 4,525 |
Total ST Population | 42,429 | 37,273 | 5,156 |
ST Male Population | 22,497 | 19,758 | 2,739 |
ST Female Population | 19,932 | 17,515 | 2,417 |
Population Density | 17 / km² | 15 / km² | 1,265 / km² |