Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Jaisalmer: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Jaisalmer has an aggregated population of 3,260,570. Approximately 41.09% live in rural areas (1,339,838) and 5.46% live in urban areas (178,050).
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 1,339,838 | 3 |
| Fatehgarh | 303,060 | 124 |
| Jaisalmer | 730,240 | 378 |
| Pokaran | 887,432 | 306 |
Jaisalmer has a population of 3,260,570 (1,759,279 males and 1,501,291 females). The sex ratio is about 853 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,260,570 |
| Male | 1,759,279 |
| Female | 1,501,291 |
| Rural population | 1,339,838 (41.09%) |
| Urban population | 178,050 (5.46%) |
| Households | 569,111 |
Approximate literacy rate is 45.51%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 1,483,901 |
| Total illiterates | 1,776,669 |
SC: 485,924 (14.9%). ST: 206,989 (6.35%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 485,924 | 14.9% |
| ST | 206,989 | 6.35% |
Children (0–6): 639,379 (19.61%). Workers: 1,413,641 (43.36%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 639,379 | 19.61% |
| Total workers | 1,413,641 | 43.36% |