Jodhpur is one of the major cities of Rajasthan. Known as the “Blue City,” it is a historic and popular tourist destination. Jodhpur is the second-largest city in Rajasthan in terms of population after Jaipur.
As per Census 2011, the population of Jodhpur City was 1,033,756 (10.33 lakh). It was the second-largest populated metropolitan city of the state at that time. Based on recent growth trends, the estimated population of Jodhpur City in 2026 is around 14 lakh.
👉 Projected population of Jodhpur in 2026 ~ 14 lakh
Jodhpur City Census 2011
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,033,756 (10.33 lakh) |
| Male Population | 543,120 |
| Female Population | 490,636 |
| Area | 75.50 sq. km |
| Population Density | 13,692 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 80.81% |
| Male Literacy | 87.47% |
| Female Literacy | 73.46% |
| Sex Ratio | 903 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 890 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 131,656 |
| Boys (0–6 years) | 69,649 |
| Girls (0–6 years) | 62,007 |
Source: Census of India 2011
Key Takeaways
Jodhpur had a population of 10.33 lakh in 2011.
It is the second-largest city of Rajasthan by population.
Literacy rate stood at 80.81%.
The sex ratio was 903 females per 1000 males.
Children (0–6 years) formed 12.74% of the total population.
Population growth has gradually slowed compared to earlier decades.
Jodhpur Historical Population
As per Census 2011, Jodhpur has a population growth rate of 20.69% during 2001-2011. It’s expected to have a population growth rate of 15% during 2011-2021.
Let’s look at population & percentage change from Year 1901 to 2021.
| Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 79,109 | – | – |
| 1911 | 79,756 | 647 | 0.82% |
| 1921 | 73,480 | -6,276 | -7.87% |
| 1931 | 94,736 | 21,256 | 28.93% |
| 1941 | 126,842 | 32,106 | 33.89% |
| 1951 | 180,717 | 53,875 | 42.47% |
| 1961 | 224,760 | 44,043 | 24.37% |
| 1971 | 317,612 | 92,852 | 41.31% |
| 1981 | 506,345 | 188,733 | 59.42% |
| 1991 | 666,279 | 159,934 | 31.59% |
| 2001 | 856,525 | 190,246 | 28.55% |
| 2011 | 1,033,756 | 177,231 | 20.69% |
| 2021 (estimate) | 1,190,000 | 156,244 | 15.11% |
Sources: Census 2011
Jodhpur District Population
Jodhpur district is one of the largest districts in Rajasthan. In July 2023, the Rajasthan cabinet approved splitting Jodhpur district into Jodhpur and Jodhpur Rural. As per Census 2011, the population of Jodhpur District was 3,687,165 (36.87 lakh), making it the second-most populous district of Rajasthan after Jaipur at that time.
Projected Population of Jodhpur District (2026): ~44 lakh
Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,687,165 (36.87 lakh) |
| Male Population | 1,923,928 |
| Female Population | 1,763,237 |
| Average Literacy Rate | 65.94% |
| Sex Ratio | 916 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 891 |
Religion in Jodhpur District
| Religion | Percent | ||
| Hinduism | 87.45% | ||
| Islam | 11.16% | ||
| Jainism | 1.00% | ||
| Other or not stated | 0.39% |
Source: Census of India 2011
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