Sikar is a city in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. It is located about 114 km from Jaipur, 320 km from Jodhpur, 215 km from Bikaner, and 280 km from Delhi. Sikar is known for its educational institutions and cultural heritage.
As per Census 2011, the population of Sikar City was 237,579 (2.37 lakh). Based on recent growth trends, the estimated population of Sikar in 2026 is around 3 lakh.
👉 Projected Population of Sikar in 2026 ~ 3 lakh
Sikar City Census 2011
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 237,579 (2.38 lakh) |
| Male Population | 123,156 |
| Female Population | 114,423 |
| Area | 51 sq. km |
| Population Density | 6,800 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 77.13% |
| Male Literacy | 86.29% |
| Female Literacy | 67.37% |
| Sex Ratio | 929 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 868 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 32,189 |
| Boys (0–6 years) | 17,236 |
| Girls (0–6 years) | 14,953 |
Source: Census of India 2011
Key Takeaways
Sikar had a population of 2.37 lakh in 2011.
It is part of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.
Literacy rate stood at 77.13%.
The sex ratio was 929 females per 1000 males.
Children (0–6 years) formed 13.54% of the total population.
Sikar District Population
Sikar district is an important district in northern Rajasthan. As per Census 2011, the population of Sikar District was 2,677,333 (26.77 lakh). Based on growth trends, the estimated population of Sikar District in 2026 is around 30 lakh.
👉 Projected Population of Sikar District (2026): ~30 lakh
Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,677,333 (26.77 lakh) |
| Male Population | 1,374,990 |
| Female Population | 1,302,343 |
| District Area | 7,732 sq. km |
| Population Density | 346 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 71.91% |
| Sex Ratio | 947 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 848 |
Source: Census of India 2011
Religion in Sikar District
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | 87.48% |
| Islam | 12.24% |
| Other | 0.28% |
Hinduism forms the majority religion in Sikar district, followed by Islam.
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