Varla Population

As per the 2011 Census, Varla Tehsil has a population of 1.29 Lac (1,28,721) with 64.46 k (64,460) males and 64.26 k (64,261) females.The sex ratio in Varla is 997, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Varla Tehsil is 27.86 k (27,856) which is 21.64% of Varla Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Varla Tehsil is 977 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.29 Lac

Toatl Population

64.46 k

Male Population

64.26 k

Female Population

Varla Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Varla Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.55 Lac (1,54,807), indicating a 20.27% increased from Varla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 77.12 k, and the estimated female population is 77.72 k.

Varla Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Varla Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,56,616), projecting a 21.67% increased from Varla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 77.99 k, and the estimated female population is 78.66 k.

Varla Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Varla Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,042), accounting for 96.37% of the Varla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.11 k (62,113), and the Hindu female population is around 61.93 k (61,929).

Varla Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Varla Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.24 k (2,244), accounting for 1.74% of the Varla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.12 k (1,124), and the Muslim female population is around 1.12 k (1,120).

Varla Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,24,04296.37%
Muslim2,2441.74%
Christian1,5571.21%
Sikh5440.42%
Jain1560.12%
Buddhist650.05%
Other religions and persuasions590.05%
Religion not stated540.04%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Varla Urban Population

The Urban population of Varla Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Varla total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Varla Rural Population

The Rural population of Varla Tehsil is 1.29 Lac (1,28,721), with 64.46 k (64,460) being males and 64.26 k (64,261) being females, making up 100% of the Varla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Varla Literacy Rate

Varla Tehsil has a literacy rate of 33.96% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Varla Tehsil is 39.59 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Varla Tehsil is 28.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Varla Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Varla Tehsil, it is around 33.96%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Varla

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 33.96 39.59 28.36
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 33.96 39.59 28.36

Literacy Rate by Religion in Varla

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 32.51 37.98 27.07
Muslim 78.11 84.97 71.13
Christian 60.16 70.83 49.61
Sikh 66.59 82.43 46.88

Varla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Varla Tehsil is 3.56 k (3,562) with 1.80 k (1,802) males and 1.76 k (1,760) females, which is 2.77% of Varla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Varla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Varla Tehsil is 1.12 Lac (1,12,491) with 56.16 k (56,156) males and 56.34 k (56,335) females, which is 87.39% of Varla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Varla

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 997
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 997

Sex Ratio by Religion in Varla

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 998
Muslim 997
Christian 1015
Sikh 864

Varla Area & Households

The Total Area of Varla Tehsil is 838.82 Square KM, with a population density of 153 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Varla Tehsil are 46.The Total Number of households in Varla Tehsil are 20.94 k(20,939).

Varla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Varla Tehsil, there are about 58.63 k (58,634) workers, making up nearly 45.55% of the Varla Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.16 k (32,162) are male workers, and about 26.47 k (26,472) are female workers.

Varla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.55 Lac (1,54,807) 20.27%
2025 1.57 Lac (1,56,616) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 1.58 Lac (1,58,268) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 1.60 Lac (1,59,807) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 1.61 Lac (1,61,346) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 1.63 Lac (1,62,885) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 1.64 Lac (1,64,422) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 1.66 Lac (1,65,831) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 1.67 Lac (1,67,148) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 1.68 Lac (1,68,462) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 1.70 Lac (1,69,778) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 1.71 Lac (1,71,093) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 1.72 Lac (1,72,409) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Varla Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.72 Lac (1,72,409), with a male population of 85.35 k (85,345) and a female population of 87.13 k (87,133). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Varla Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Varla Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Varla is 1.29 Lac (1,28,721).

The estimated population of Varla in 2024 is approximately 1.55 Lac (1,54,807).

Hindu constitute 96.37% of Varla population, amounting to approximately 1.24 Lac (1,24,042) people.

Muslim constitute 1.74% of Varla population, totaling around 2.24 k (2,244) people.

Hindu: 96.37%, Muslim: 1.74%, Christian: 1.21%, Sikh: 0.42%, Jain: 0.12%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.05%, Religion not stated: 0.04%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Varla is 3.56 k (2.77%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.12 Lac (87.39%).

In Varla, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.29 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Varla is 33.96%, with male literacy at 39.59% and female literacy at 28.36%.

The sex ratio in Varla is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Varla population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.