Jhunjhunun
District in Rajasthan
Jhunjhunun is a district in Rajasthan with a population of 21.4 Lakh spread across 5,723 sq km. Its literacy rate of 64.1% is above the state average of 55.8% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 928.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 45.2% | 31.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 39.9% | 43.1% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 93.6% | 82.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 836.663 | 890.298 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 2.8 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.7 | 2.8 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 39.7% | 39.7% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 62.3 | 57.0 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 10.8% | 7.2% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 87 | 63.2 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jhunjhunun district?
Jhunjhunun has a population of 21.4 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 373 people per sq km across 5,723 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Jhunjhunun?
Jhunjhunun has a literacy rate of 64.1%, which is above the Rajasthan average of 55.8% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Jhunjhunun compare to Rajasthan?
Jhunjhunun has a sex ratio of 950 (above state average of 928) and a literacy rate of 64.1% (above state average of 55.8%).
What data sources are used for Jhunjhunun?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.