Jaisalmer was founded in 1156 AD, and the name of the city was retained after the founder, Maharaja Jaisal Singh. As yellow sandstone used throughout the city architecture, it is regarded as the Golden City of India. This World Heritage Site is located 575 kilometers west of the Rajasthan Capital in the heart of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is, however, known for its cultural heritage and tourism inclination.
JAISALMER’S POPULATION IN 2021
In 2011, Jaisalmer’s total population was 65471 where 55.6% were male population and 44.4% female. It was 13.79% more than the population registered in 2001 India census. However, the population of Jaisalmer in 2001 was 57537, and yearly compound growth rate in these ten years was 1.3%.
YEAR | Yearly growth figure | Yearly (compound) growth percentage | Total Population | Density |
2001 | 57537 | 11281.5 | ||
2002 | 748 | 1.3% | 58285 | 11428 |
2003 | 757 | 1.3% | 59042 | 11576.5 |
2004 | 767 | 1.3% | 59809 | 11727 |
2005 | 777 | 1.3% | 60580 | 11878 |
2006 | 787 | 1.3% | 61367 | 12032 |
2007 | 797 | 1.3% | 62164 | 12189 |
2008 | 808 | 1.3% | 62972 | 12347 |
2009 | 819 | 1.3% | 63791 | 12508 |
2010 | 829 | 1.3% | 64620 | 12670.5 |
2011 | 840 | 1.3% | 65471 | 12837 |
To find the population of Jaisalmer in 2021, we have to consider the compound growth rate and density of the past decade – 2001 to 2011. The population density of this city in 2011 was 12837 which is slightly higher than the average. So, the population growth rate, in adherence to our prediction, will reduce. If we cut it by 25%, the compound growth rate stands at 0.975%.
YEAR | Yearly growth figure | Yearly (compound) growth percentage | Population | Density |
2011 | 65471 | 12837 | ||
2012 | 638 | 0.975% | 66109 | 12962.5 |
2013 | 644 | 0.975% | 66753 | 13088.5 |
2014 | 650 | 0.975% | 67403 | 13216 |
2015 | 657 | 0.975% | 68060 | 13345 |
2016 | 663 | 0.975% | 68723 | 13475 |
2017 | 670 | 0.975% | 69393 | 13606 |
2018 | 677 | 0.975% | 70070 | 13739 |
2019 | 683 | 0.975% | 70753 | 13873 |
2020 | 690 | 0.975% | 71443 | 14008 |
2021 | 696 | 0.975% | 72139 | 14145 |
JAISALMER, THE GOLDEN CITY OF INDIA
The Golden City of Rajasthan is one of the smallest and cleanest cities in India. It, situated in the heart of Thar Desert, was built on the foundation of yellow sandstone which glitters in the sunlight. The yellowish Sonar Quilla in the city and hues of gold are justifying the tag of Golden City. In addition, the golden sands the Thar Desert are fortifying the tag.