Malia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Malia Tehsil has a population of 1.60 Lac (1,60,181) with 82.08 k (82,075) males and 78.11 k (78,106) females.The sex ratio in Malia is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Malia Tehsil is 18.21 k (18,214) which is 11.37% of Malia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Malia Tehsil is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Malia Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Junagadh District in the state of GUJARAT in India.

Malia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Malia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,91,377), indicating a 19.48% increased from Malia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 98.80 k, and the estimated female population is 92.55 k.

Malia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Malia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.94 Lac (1,93,636), projecting a 20.89% increased from Malia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 93.61 k.

Malia Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Malia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.50 Lac (1,49,944), accounting for 93.61% of the Malia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 76.82 k (76,817), and the Hindu female population is around 73.13 k (73,127).

Malia Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Malia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.92 k (9,920), accounting for 6.19% of the Malia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.09 k (5,093), and the Muslim female population is around 4.83 k (4,827).

Malia Religion Wise Population

Malia Urban Population

The Urban population of Malia Tehsil is 22.72 k (22,720), with 11.64 k (11,643) being males and 11.08 k (11,077) being females, making up 14.18% of the Malia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Malia Rural Population

The Rural population of Malia Tehsil is 1.37 Lac (1,37,461), with 70.43 k (70,432) being males and 67.03 k (67,029) being females, making up 85.82% of the Malia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Malia Literacy Rate

Malia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Malia Tehsil is 83.21 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Malia Tehsil is 62.65 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Malia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 64.35%, while in the rural regions of Malia Tehsil, it is around 74.6%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Malia

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.16	83.21	62.65
Urban Area	64.35	75.36	52.79
Rural Area	74.6	84.51	64.26

Literacy Rate by Religion in Malia

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	73.19	83.18	62.75
Muslim	72.73	83.83	61.09
Christian	64.63	74.42	53.85
Religion not stated	70.89	82.93	57.89

Malia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Malia Tehsil is 13.15 k (13,153) with 6.78 k (6,781) males and 6.37 k (6,372) females, which is 8.21% of Malia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Malia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Malia Tehsil is 5.08 k (5,075) with 2.66 k (2,660) males and 2.42 k (2,415) females, which is 3.17% of Malia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Malia

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	952
Urban Area	952
Rural Area	952

Sex Ratio by Religion in Malia

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	952
Muslim	948
Christian	940
Religion not stated	880

Malia Area & Households

The Total Area of Malia Tehsil is 525.26 Square KM, with a population density of 305 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Malia Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Malia Tehsil are 63.The Total Number of households in Malia Tehsil are 29.71 k(29,705).

Malia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Malia Tehsil, there are about 74.35 k (74,347) workers, making up nearly 46.41% of the Malia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.59 k (47,593) are male workers, and about 26.75 k (26,754) are female workers.

Malia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Malia Census Frequently Asked Questions