Lanji Population
As per the 2011 Census, Lanji Tehsil has a population of 1.88 Lac (1,87,624) with 93.28 k (93,283) males and 94.34 k (94,341) females.The sex ratio in Lanji is 1012, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lanji Tehsil is 23.84 k (23,841) which is 12.71% of Lanji Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lanji Tehsil is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Lanji Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Balaghat District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Lanji Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Lanji Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.26 Lac (2,25,647), indicating a 20.27% increased from Lanji's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.14 Lac.
Lanji Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Lanji Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.28 Lac (2,28,284), projecting a 21.67% increased from Lanji's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.15 Lac.
Lanji Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Lanji Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,936), accounting for 93.77% of the Lanji Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 87.52 k (87,517), and the Hindu female population is around 88.42 k (88,419).
Lanji Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Lanji Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 8.04 k (8,037), accounting for 4.28% of the Lanji Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 3.95 k (3,951), and the Buddhist female population is around 4.09 k (4,086).
Lanji Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,75,936 | 93.77% |
| Buddhist | 8,037 | 4.28% |
| Muslim | 2,866 | 1.53% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 503 | 0.27% |
| Christian | 120 | 0.06% |
| Religion not stated | 86 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 42 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 34 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationLanji Urban Population
The Urban population of Lanji Tehsil is 13.56 k (13,558), with 6.84 k (6,837) being males and 6.72 k (6,721) being females, making up 7.23% of the Lanji total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Lanji Rural Population
The Rural population of Lanji Tehsil is 1.74 Lac (1,74,066), with 86.45 k (86,446) being males and 87.62 k (87,620) being females, making up 92.77% of the Lanji total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Lanji Literacy Rate
Lanji Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.97% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lanji Tehsil is 86.85 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lanji Tehsil is 69.22 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Lanji Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.59%, while in the rural regions of Lanji Tehsil, it is around 77.6%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lanji
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.97 | 86.85 | 69.22 |
| Urban Area | 82.59 | 89.77 | 75.38 |
| Rural Area | 77.6 | 86.62 | 68.74 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Lanji
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.62 | 86.47 | 68.89 |
| Buddhist | 83.38 | 93.38 | 73.81 |
| Muslim | 85.09 | 92.28 | 78.14 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 70.6 | 81.78 | 58.45 |
Lanji Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lanji Tehsil is 11.60 k (11,598) with 5.71 k (5,711) males and 5.89 k (5,887) females, which is 6.18% of Lanji Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1031 females for every 1000 males.
Lanji Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lanji Tehsil is 35.13 k (35,133) with 17.22 k (17,216) males and 17.92 k (17,917) females, which is 18.73% of Lanji Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lanji
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1012 |
| Urban Area | 984 |
| Rural Area | 1014 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Lanji
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1011 |
| Buddhist | 1035 |
| Muslim | 1049 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 913 |
Lanji Area & Households
The Total Area of Lanji Tehsil is 880.27 Square KM, with a population density of 213 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Lanji Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Lanji Tehsil are 162.The Total Number of households in Lanji Tehsil are 41.65 k(41,654).
Lanji Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Lanji Tehsil, there are about 1.08 Lac (1,08,338) workers, making up nearly 57.74% of the Lanji Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.86 k (56,861) are male workers, and about 51.48 k (51,477) are female workers.
Lanji - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,647) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.28 Lac (2,28,284) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.31 Lac (2,30,691) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,934) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.35 Lac (2,35,178) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.37 Lac (2,37,421) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.40 Lac (2,39,662) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.42 Lac (2,41,716) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.44 Lac (2,43,634) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.46 Lac (2,45,550) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.47 Lac (2,47,469) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.49 Lac (2,49,385) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.51 Lac (2,51,303) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Lanji Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.51 Lac (2,51,303), with a male population of 1.24 Lac (1,23,506) and a female population of 1.28 Lac (1,27,919). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Lanji Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.