Population: Distribution and density in Rajasthan
Population: Distribution and Density in Rajasthan (Based on Census 2011)
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Q1. What is the total population and population density of Rajasthan as per the 2011 Census?
Answer:
According to the Census of 2011, the total population of Rajasthan is 68,548,437. The population density of Rajasthan is 200 persons per square kilometer, which is significantly lower than the national average density of 382 persons per sq km. In 1951, the density of population in Rajasthan was only 47 persons per sq km.
Q2. What is the pattern of population density in Rajasthan? Which districts have the highest and lowest density?
Answer:
The population distribution in Rajasthan is highly uneven. The western districts are sparsely populated, while the eastern districts have a high population density.
- Districts with Highest Density (2011):
- Jaipur – 595 persons/sq km
- Bharatpur – 503 persons/sq km
- Districts with Lowest Density (2011):
- Jaisalmer – 17 persons/sq km
- Bikaner – 78 persons/sq km
- Barmer – 92 persons/sq km
Only three districts in Rajasthan have a density below 100 persons per sq km. The two most densely populated districts—Jaipur and Bharatpur—have densities above 500, while Alwar and Dausa fall in the 401–500 range.
Q3. What are the main factors affecting the uneven distribution of population in Rajasthan?
Answer:
The uneven population distribution in Rajasthan is mainly due to variations in geographical conditions, climate, water availability, soil fertility, and economic development levels.
Major factors influencing population distribution and density:
- Climate and rainfall patterns
- Relief and physical features
- Water availability
- Extent of agriculture and irrigation facilities
- Mineral resources and industrial development
Q4. What is the percentage distribution of rural and urban population in Rajasthan (2011)?
Answer:
As per the 2011 Census, about 75.11% of Rajasthan’s population lives in rural areas, while 24.89% resides in urban areas. The total urban population was 17,048,085.
However, according to another official source, the rural-urban ratio was 68.84% (rural) and 31.16% (urban).
Q5. What is the distribution and density of Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajasthan?
Answer:
The total Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajasthan is 12,221,593, constituting 17.8% of the state’s total population. The distribution is uneven across regions.
- Distribution: The highest proportion of SC population (45.51%) resides in desert districts, while over 30% (30.56%) live in the eastern plains.
- Density: The highest SC density is found in Bharatpur (110 persons/sq km), while the lowest is in Jaisalmer (3 persons/sq km). Only Bharatpur (110) and Dausa (103) have SC density above 100 persons/sq km.