Jalor
Jalor is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Jalor district is 10,640 km², which includes 10,582.57 km² of rural area and 57.43 km² of urban area. There are about 791 villages in Jalor district.
For administrative convenience, Jalor district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 7 tehsils in Jalor district. Here is the list of all Jalor Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jalor District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahore | 1,887 | 2,39,642 |
| 2 | Bagora | 846 | 1,51,141 |
| 3 | Bhinmal | 1,627 | 3,02,553 |
| 4 | Jalor | 1,296 | 2,64,423 |
| 5 | Raniwara | 1,023 | 2,06,831 |
| 6 | Sanchore | 2,996 | 4,87,458 |
| 7 | Sayla | 964 | 1,76,682 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Sanchore is the largest tehsil in jalor district by both area and population. Bagora is the smallest tehsil in jalor district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sanchore | Sanchore |
| Smallest Tehsil | Bagora | Bagora |
Population of Jalor District
The population of Jalor 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 Jalor, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,28,730 | 16,76,975 | 1,51,755 |
| Total Male Population | 9,36,634 | 8,57,619 | 79,015 |
| Total Female Population | 8,92,096 | 8,19,356 | 72,740 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,16,455 | 2,94,006 | 22,449 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,66,999 | 1,55,142 | 11,857 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,49,456 | 1,38,864 | 10,592 |
| Literate Population | 8,29,582 | 7,37,675 | 91,907 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,43,923 | 4,87,407 | 56,516 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,85,659 | 2,50,268 | 35,391 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,99,148 | 9,39,300 | 59,848 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,92,711 | 3,70,212 | 22,499 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,06,437 | 5,69,088 | 37,349 |
| Households | 3,26,134 | 2,98,074 | 28,060 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Jalor district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Jalor district is 18,28,730, including 9,36,634 males and 8,92,096 females. In rural areas, it is 16,76,975, including 8,57,619 males and 8,19,356 females. In urban areas, it is 1,51,755, including 79,015 males and 72,740 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Jalor district is 3,16,455, including 1,66,999 boys and 1,49,456 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,94,006, including 1,55,142 boys and 1,38,864 girls. In urban areas, it is 22,449, including 11,857 boys and 10,592 girls.
- Literate population in Jalor district is around 8,29,582, including 5,43,923 males and 2,85,659 females. In rural areas, it is 7,37,675, including 4,87,407 males and 2,50,268 females. In urban areas, it is 91,907, including 56,516 males and 35,391 females.
- Illiterate population in Jalor district is about 9,99,148, including 3,92,711 males and 6,06,437 females. In rural areas, it is 9,39,300, including 3,70,212 males and 5,69,088 females. In urban areas, it is 59,848, including 22,499 males and 37,349 females.
- There are about 3,26,134 households in Jalor district, including 2,98,074 in rural areas and 28,060 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jalor. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,57,196 | 3,26,518 | 30,678 |
| SC Male Population | 1,85,342 | 1,69,318 | 16,024 |
| SC Female Population | 1,71,854 | 1,57,200 | 14,654 |
| Total ST Population | 1,78,719 | 1,70,111 | 8,608 |
| ST Male Population | 93,290 | 88,807 | 4,483 |
| ST Female Population | 85,429 | 81,304 | 4,125 |
| Population Density | 172 / km² | 158 / km² | 2,642 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Jalor district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jalor district is approximately 3,57,196, including 1,85,342 males and 1,71,854 females. In rural areas, it is 3,26,518, including 1,69,318 males and 1,57,200 females. In urban areas, it is 30,678, including 16,024 males and 14,654 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jalor district is about 1,78,719, including 93,290 males and 85,429 females. In rural areas, it is 1,70,111, including 88,807 males and 81,304 females. In urban areas, it is 8,608, including 4,483 males and 4,125 females.
- Overall population density of Jalor district is around 172 people per km². Rural areas have about 158 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,642 people per km².