Jhalawar
Jhalawar is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Jhalawar district is 6,219 km², which includes 6,109.11 km² of rural area and 109.89 km² of urban area. There are about 1,488 villages in Jhalawar district.
For administrative convenience, Jhalawar 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 Jhalawar district. Here is the list of all Jhalawar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jhalawar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aklera | 780 | 1,78,571 |
| 2 | Gangdhar | 912 | 1,67,486 |
| 3 | Jhalrapatan | 1,267 | 3,56,707 |
| 4 | Khanpur | 919 | 1,73,193 |
| 5 | Manohar Thana | 624 | 1,43,075 |
| 6 | Pachpahar | 688 | 1,79,418 |
| 7 | Pirawa | 1,029 | 2,12,679 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Jhalrapatan is the largest tehsil in jhalawar district by both area and population. Manohar Thana is the smallest tehsil in jhalawar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Jhalrapatan | Jhalrapatan |
| Smallest Tehsil | Manohar Thana | Manohar Thana |
Population of Jhalawar District
The population of Jhalawar 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 Jhalawar, 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 | 14,11,129 | 11,81,838 | 2,29,291 |
| Total Male Population | 7,25,143 | 6,06,533 | 1,18,610 |
| Total Female Population | 6,85,986 | 5,75,305 | 1,10,681 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,08,205 | 1,77,367 | 30,838 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,08,890 | 92,552 | 16,338 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 99,315 | 84,815 | 14,500 |
| Literate Population | 7,39,792 | 5,78,866 | 1,60,926 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,66,815 | 3,75,242 | 91,573 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,72,977 | 2,03,624 | 69,353 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,71,337 | 6,02,972 | 68,365 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,58,328 | 2,31,291 | 27,037 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,13,009 | 3,71,681 | 41,328 |
| Households | 2,83,295 | 2,37,702 | 45,593 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Jhalawar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Jhalawar district is 14,11,129, including 7,25,143 males and 6,85,986 females. In rural areas, it is 11,81,838, including 6,06,533 males and 5,75,305 females. In urban areas, it is 2,29,291, including 1,18,610 males and 1,10,681 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Jhalawar district is 2,08,205, including 1,08,890 boys and 99,315 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,77,367, including 92,552 boys and 84,815 girls. In urban areas, it is 30,838, including 16,338 boys and 14,500 girls.
- Literate population in Jhalawar district is around 7,39,792, including 4,66,815 males and 2,72,977 females. In rural areas, it is 5,78,866, including 3,75,242 males and 2,03,624 females. In urban areas, it is 1,60,926, including 91,573 males and 69,353 females.
- Illiterate population in Jhalawar district is about 6,71,337, including 2,58,328 males and 4,13,009 females. In rural areas, it is 6,02,972, including 2,31,291 males and 3,71,681 females. In urban areas, it is 68,365, including 27,037 males and 41,328 females.
- There are about 2,83,295 households in Jhalawar district, including 2,37,702 in rural areas and 45,593 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jhalawar. 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 | 2,43,582 | 2,05,764 | 37,818 |
| SC Male Population | 1,25,965 | 1,06,454 | 19,511 |
| SC Female Population | 1,17,617 | 99,310 | 18,307 |
| Total ST Population | 1,82,229 | 1,71,828 | 10,401 |
| ST Male Population | 94,185 | 88,680 | 5,505 |
| ST Female Population | 88,044 | 83,148 | 4,896 |
| Population Density | 227 / km² | 193 / km² | 2,087 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Jhalawar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jhalawar district is approximately 2,43,582, including 1,25,965 males and 1,17,617 females. In rural areas, it is 2,05,764, including 1,06,454 males and 99,310 females. In urban areas, it is 37,818, including 19,511 males and 18,307 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jhalawar district is about 1,82,229, including 94,185 males and 88,044 females. In rural areas, it is 1,71,828, including 88,680 males and 83,148 females. In urban areas, it is 10,401, including 5,505 males and 4,896 females.
- Overall population density of Jhalawar district is around 227 people per km². Rural areas have about 193 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,087 people per km².