Aurangabad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Aurangabad District has a population of 25.40 Lac (25,40,073) with 13.19 Lac (13,18,684) males and 12.21 Lac (12,21,389) females.The sex ratio in Aurangabad is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Aurangabad District is 4.55 Lac (4,55,394) which is 17.93% of Aurangabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Aurangabad District is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Aurangabad District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Aurangabad Population Census 2011
- Aurangabad Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Aurangabad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Aurangabad District current estimated population is projected to be 31.29 Lac (31,28,531), indicating a 23.17% increased from Aurangabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.11 Lac.
Aurangabad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Aurangabad District estimated population is projected to be 31.73 Lac (31,72,830), projecting a 24.91% increased from Aurangabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.33 Lac.
Aurangabad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Aurangabad District, with a total Hindu population of 22.91 Lac (22,91,133), accounting for 90.2% of the Aurangabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.91 Lac (11,90,825), and the Hindu female population is around 11.00 Lac (11,00,308).
Aurangabad Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Aurangabad District, with a total Muslim population of 2.37 Lac (2,37,353), accounting for 9.34% of the Aurangabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.22 Lac (1,21,784), and the Muslim female population is around 1.16 Lac (1,15,569).
Aurangabad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 22,91,133 | 90.2% |
| Muslim | 2,37,353 | 9.34% |
| Religion not stated | 7,946 | 0.31% |
| Christian | 2,218 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 775 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 334 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 295 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 19 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAurangabad Urban Population
The Urban population of Aurangabad District is 2.37 Lac (2,36,854), with 1.24 Lac (1,24,065) being males and 1.13 Lac (1,12,789) being females, making up 9.32% of the Aurangabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Aurangabad Rural Population
The Rural population of Aurangabad District is 23.03 Lac (23,03,219), with 11.95 Lac (11,94,619) being males and 11.09 Lac (11,08,600) being females, making up 90.68% of the Aurangabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Aurangabad Literacy Rate
Aurangabad District has a literacy rate of 70.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Aurangabad District is 80.11 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Aurangabad District is 59.71 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Aurangabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.07%, while in the rural regions of Aurangabad District, it is around 69.4%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Aurangabad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.32 | 80.11 | 59.71 |
| Urban Area | 79.07 | 85.01 | 72.51 |
| Rural Area | 69.4 | 79.59 | 58.37 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Aurangabad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.77 | 79.97 | 58.68 |
| Muslim | 75.46 | 81.37 | 69.19 |
| Religion not stated | 72 | 80.64 | 62.3 |
| Christian | 71.24 | 80.02 | 61.87 |
Aurangabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Aurangabad District is 6.12 Lac (6,12,064) with 3.16 Lac (3,16,161) males and 2.96 Lac (2,95,903) females, which is 24.1% of Aurangabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Aurangabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Aurangabad District is 1.03 k (1,033) with 500 (500) males and 533 (533) females, which is 0.04% of Aurangabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1066 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Aurangabad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 927 |
| Urban Area | 910 |
| Rural Area | 928 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Aurangabad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 924 |
| Muslim | 949 |
| Religion not stated | 878 |
| Christian | 960 |
Aurangabad Area & Households
The Total Area of Aurangabad District is 3,305 Square KM, with a population density of 769 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Aurangabad District are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Aurangabad District are 1,847.The Total Number of households in Aurangabad District are 3.92 Lac(3,91,898).
Aurangabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Aurangabad District, there are about 8.38 Lac (8,37,770) workers, making up nearly 32.98% of the Aurangabad District total population. Out of these, around 5.99 Lac (5,99,157) are male workers, and about 2.39 Lac (2,38,613) are female workers.
Aurangabad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Aurangabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,67,445, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 25,40,073 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 30.72% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 17.00%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Aurangabad District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,67,445 to 25,40,073.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 30.72%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.67 Lac | - | - | 2.29 Lac | 2.38 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.90 Lac | 22.48 k | 4.808908 | 2.41 Lac | 2.49 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.88 Lac | -1.83 k | -0.373935549 | 2.44 Lac | 2.44 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.41 Lac | 53.40 k | 10.94015063 | 2.71 Lac | 2.71 Lac |
| 1941 | 6.29 Lac | 87.71 k | 16.19863709 | 3.14 Lac | 3.15 Lac |
| 1951 | 6.96 Lac | 66.91 k | 10.63422992 | 3.50 Lac | 3.46 Lac |
| 1961 | 8.31 Lac | 1.35 Lac | 19.37524691 | 4.15 Lac | 4.16 Lac |
| 1971 | 10.16 Lac | 1.85 Lac | 22.27526477 | 5.17 Lac | 4.99 Lac |
| 1981 | 12.37 Lac | 2.21 Lac | 21.74779105 | 6.33 Lac | 6.05 Lac |
| 1991 | 15.40 Lac | 3.03 Lac | 24.48652948 | 8.04 Lac | 7.36 Lac |
| 2001 | 20.13 Lac | 4.73 Lac | 30.71887573 | 10.41 Lac | 9.72 Lac |
| 2011 | 25.40 Lac | 5.27 Lac | 26.18000998 | 13.19 Lac | 12.21 Lac |
Aurangabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.29 Lac (31,28,531) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 31.73 Lac (31,72,830) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 32.16 Lac (32,15,995) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 32.58 Lac (32,58,339) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 33.01 Lac (33,00,684) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 33.43 Lac (33,43,029) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 33.85 Lac (33,85,373) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 34.24 Lac (34,24,243) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 34.61 Lac (34,60,604) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 34.97 Lac (34,96,965) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 35.33 Lac (35,33,326) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 35.70 Lac (35,69,687) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 36.06 Lac (36,06,048) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Aurangabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 36.06 Lac (36,06,048), with a male population of 18.56 Lac (18,55,682) and a female population of 17.51 Lac (17,50,510). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Aurangabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.