Kirnapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kirnapur Tehsil has a population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,890) with 87.12 k (87,123) males and 88.77 k (88,767) females.The sex ratio in Kirnapur is 1019, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kirnapur Tehsil is 21.39 k (21,394) which is 12.16% of Kirnapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kirnapur Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kirnapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Balaghat District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

Kirnapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kirnapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.12 Lac (2,11,535), indicating a 20.27% increased from Kirnapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.

Kirnapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kirnapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,14,007), projecting a 21.67% increased from Kirnapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.09 Lac.

Kirnapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kirnapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.63 Lac (1,63,093), accounting for 92.72% of the Kirnapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 80.80 k (80,796), and the Hindu female population is around 82.30 k (82,297).

Kirnapur Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Kirnapur Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 9.24 k (9,238), accounting for 5.25% of the Kirnapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 4.56 k (4,563), and the Buddhist female population is around 4.68 k (4,675).

Kirnapur Religion Wise Population

Kirnapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Kirnapur Tehsil is 6.14 k (6,137), with 3.04 k (3,043) being males and 3.09 k (3,094) being females, making up 3.49% of the Kirnapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Kirnapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Kirnapur Tehsil is 1.70 Lac (1,69,753), with 84.08 k (84,080) being males and 85.67 k (85,673) being females, making up 96.51% of the Kirnapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

Kirnapur Literacy Rate

Kirnapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.27% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kirnapur Tehsil is 85.81 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kirnapur Tehsil is 68.97 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kirnapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.81%, while in the rural regions of Kirnapur Tehsil, it is around 76.91%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kirnapur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.27	85.81	68.97
Urban Area	86.81	92.28	81.5
Rural Area	76.91	85.57	68.51

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kirnapur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	76.81	85.37	68.48
Buddhist	84.82	93.61	76.43
Muslim	88.79	93.2	84.45
Other religions and persuasions	66.85	77.35	56.77

Kirnapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kirnapur Tehsil is 14.10 k (14,103) with 6.97 k (6,971) males and 7.13 k (7,132) females, which is 8.02% of Kirnapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1024 females for every 1000 males.

Kirnapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kirnapur Tehsil is 13.80 k (13,795) with 6.71 k (6,706) males and 7.09 k (7,089) females, which is 7.84% of Kirnapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1058 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kirnapur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1019
Urban Area	1017
Rural Area	1019

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kirnapur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1019
Buddhist	1025
Muslim	1004
Other religions and persuasions	1050

Kirnapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Kirnapur Tehsil is 881.14 Square KM, with a population density of 200 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kirnapur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kirnapur Tehsil are 148.The Total Number of households in Kirnapur Tehsil are 39.31 k(39,314).

Kirnapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kirnapur Tehsil, there are about 94.20 k (94,199) workers, making up nearly 53.56% of the Kirnapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.80 k (50,803) are male workers, and about 43.40 k (43,396) are female workers.

Kirnapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kirnapur Census Frequently Asked Questions