Jamnagar is a major coastal city located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India. It is the fifth-largest city in the state after Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot.
As per the Census of India 2011, the population of Jamnagar City was 479,920 (4.79 lakh), including 248,947 males and 230,973 females. The city has an average literacy rate of 82.14% and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males.
Projected Population of Jamnagar (2026): ~7.10 lakh
Jamnagar City Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 479,920 (4.79 lakh) |
| Male Population | 248,947 |
| Female Population | 230,973 |
| Literacy Rate | 82.14% |
| Male Literacy | 86.90% |
| Female Literacy | 77.05% |
| Sex Ratio | 928 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 864 |
| Children (0–6 Years) | 50,097 |
| Area | 125 sq. km |
| Density | 5,780 per sq. km |
Source: Census 2011
Jamnagar Population Growth Rate
As per the Census 2011, Jamnagar recorded a negative growth rate of -4.42% during 2001–2011. However, it is estimated to grow at around 5% during 2011–2021, indicating a gradual recovery.
The city experienced steady growth after Independence, especially between 1951 and 2001, before witnessing a temporary decline in the last decade.
Historical Population (1901–2021)
| Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 53,844 | – | – |
| 1911 | 44,887 | -8,957 | -16.64% |
| 1921 | 42,495 | -2,392 | -5.33% |
| 1931 | 55,056 | 12,561 | 29.56% |
| 1941 | 71,588 | 16,532 | 30.03% |
| 1951 | 103,356 | 31,768 | 44.38% |
| 1961 | 150,337 | 46,981 | 45.46% |
| 1971 | 212,533 | 62,196 | 41.37% |
| 1981 | 300,633 | 88,100 | 41.45% |
| 1991 | 372,739 | 72,106 | 23.98% |
| 2001 | 502,130 | 129,391 | 34.71% |
| 2011 | 479920 | -22,210 | -4.42% |
| 2021 (estimated) | 505,000 | 25,080 | 5.23% |
Sources: Census 2011
Key Takeaways
Projected Population of Jamnagar (2026): ~7.10 lakh
Jamnagar recorded a population decline of -4.42% during 2001–2011.
The city has a literacy rate of 82.14%, above the national average.
The sex ratio of 928 indicates relatively balanced gender distribution.
Children (0–6 years) form about 10.44% of the total population.
Jamnagar District Population
Jamnagar District is located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. As per Census 2011, the district population was 2,160,119 (21.60 lakh), including 1,114,192 males and 1,045,927 females.
The district has a literacy rate of 73.65%, a sex ratio of 939, and a child sex ratio of 904. Its population density reflects moderate urbanization.
👉 Estimated population of Jamnagar District in 2026 ~ 25 lakh.
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