All Information About Jaisalmer Subdistrict
Detailed information about Jaisalmer Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Jaisalmer is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Jaisalmer - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 574 |
| District | Jaisalmer |
| Census Code 2011 | 574 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 43 |
| Number of Villages | 167 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Barmer (Code: 50) |
| Assembly Constituency | Jaisalmer (Code: 532) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Jaisalmer | Chhotusingh ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jaisalmer Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
265,237
M: 145,011
F: 120,226 |
| Rural |
199,766
M: 108,579
F: 91,187 |
| Urban |
65,471
M: 36,432
F: 29,039 |
Number of Households: 48,686
Population Distribution
Total: 265,237 (Male: 145,011, Female: 120,226)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 49,191 (Male: 26,113, Female: 23,078)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 40,005 (Male: 21,503, Female: 18,502)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 18,887 (Male: 10,032, Female: 8,855)
Literate Population
Total: 129,360 (Male: 87,065, Female: 42,295)
Illiterate Population
Total: 135,877 (Male: 57,946, Female: 77,931)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 111,240 (Male: 76,289, Female: 34,951)
Main Workers
Total: 77,751 (Male: 64,182, Female: 13,569)
Marginal Workers
Total: 33,489 (Male: 12,107, Female: 21,382)
Non-Workers
Total: 153,997 (Male: 68,722, Female: 85,275)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,740 (Male: 17,267, Female: 6,473)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,701 (Male: 4,069, Female: 1,632)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,766 (Male: 1,428, Female: 338)
- Other Workers: 46,544 (Male: 41,418, Female: 5,126)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 9,049 (Male: 3,123, Female: 5,926)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,469 (Male: 2,967, Female: 5,502)
- Household Industry Workers: 785 (Male: 286, Female: 499)
- Other Workers: 15,186 (Male: 5,731, Female: 9,455)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jaisalmer Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
265,237
M: 145,011
F: 120,226 |
| Rural |
199,766
M: 108,579
F: 91,187 |
| Urban |
65,471
M: 36,432
F: 29,039 |
Number of Households: 48,686
Population Distribution
Total: 265,237 (Male: 145,011, Female: 120,226)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 49,191 (Male: 26,113, Female: 23,078)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 40,005 (Male: 21,503, Female: 18,502)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 18,887 (Male: 10,032, Female: 8,855)
Literate Population
Total: 129,360 (Male: 87,065, Female: 42,295)
Illiterate Population
Total: 135,877 (Male: 57,946, Female: 77,931)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 111,240 (Male: 76,289, Female: 34,951)
Main Workers
Total: 77,751 (Male: 64,182, Female: 13,569)
Marginal Workers
Total: 33,489 (Male: 12,107, Female: 21,382)
Non-Workers
Total: 153,997 (Male: 68,722, Female: 85,275)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,740 (Male: 17,267, Female: 6,473)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,701 (Male: 4,069, Female: 1,632)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,766 (Male: 1,428, Female: 338)
- Other Workers: 46,544 (Male: 41,418, Female: 5,126)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 9,049 (Male: 3,123, Female: 5,926)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,469 (Male: 2,967, Female: 5,502)
- Household Industry Workers: 785 (Male: 286, Female: 499)
- Other Workers: 15,186 (Male: 5,731, Female: 9,455)
Grampanchayat List of Jaisalmer Tehsil/Taluka
Jaisalmer Tehsil comprises 43 Gram Panchayats and 167 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Jaisalmer. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is located in the Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan State, India.
Jaisalmer Tehsil has 167 villages.
Jaisalmer has a total of 43 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Jaisalmer is 265,237.
In Jaisalmer, there are 145,011 males and 120,226 females.
There are 49,191 children in Jaisalmer, comprising 26,113 males and 23,078 females.
In Jaisalmer, the literate population is 129,360 (87,065 males and 42,295 females). The illiterate population is 135,877 (57,946 males and 77,931 females).