Pandhurna Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pandhurna Tehsil has a population of 1.93 Lac (1,92,618) with 98.65 k (98,649) males and 93.97 k (93,969) females.The sex ratio in Pandhurna is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pandhurna Tehsil is 22.32 k (22,319) which is 11.59% of Pandhurna Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pandhurna Tehsil is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pandhurna Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Chhindwara District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Pandhurna Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pandhurna Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.32 Lac (2,31,653), indicating a 20.27% increased from Pandhurna's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.14 Lac.
Pandhurna Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pandhurna Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.34 Lac (2,34,360), projecting a 21.67% increased from Pandhurna's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.15 Lac.
Pandhurna Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pandhurna Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.69 Lac (1,68,719), accounting for 87.59% of the Pandhurna Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 86.54 k (86,542), and the Hindu female population is around 82.18 k (82,177).
Pandhurna Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Pandhurna Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 8.81 k (8,812), accounting for 4.57% of the Pandhurna Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 4.44 k (4,440), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 4.37 k (4,372).
Pandhurna Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,68,719 | 87.59% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8,812 | 4.57% |
| Buddhist | 7,725 | 4.01% |
| Muslim | 6,513 | 3.38% |
| Jain | 378 | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 170 | 0.09% |
| Christian | 154 | 0.08% |
| Religion not stated | 147 | 0.08% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPandhurna Urban Population
The Urban population of Pandhurna Tehsil is 45.48 k (45,479), with 23.48 k (23,478) being males and 22.00 k (22,001) being females, making up 23.61% of the Pandhurna total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Pandhurna Rural Population
The Rural population of Pandhurna Tehsil is 1.47 Lac (1,47,139), with 75.17 k (75,171) being males and 71.97 k (71,968) being females, making up 76.39% of the Pandhurna total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Pandhurna Literacy Rate
Pandhurna Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.48% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pandhurna Tehsil is 83.44 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pandhurna Tehsil is 69.16 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pandhurna Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.03%, while in the rural regions of Pandhurna Tehsil, it is around 73.19%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pandhurna
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.48 | 83.44 | 69.16 |
| Urban Area | 87.03 | 91.02 | 82.76 |
| Rural Area | 73.19 | 81.04 | 64.97 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pandhurna
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.29 | 83.23 | 68.97 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 66.41 | 76.32 | 56.27 |
| Buddhist | 81.33 | 88.53 | 73.66 |
| Muslim | 87.44 | 90.75 | 84.09 |
Pandhurna Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pandhurna Tehsil is 17.59 k (17,585) with 9.09 k (9,090) males and 8.50 k (8,495) females, which is 9.13% of Pandhurna Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Pandhurna Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pandhurna Tehsil is 64.59 k (64,594) with 32.74 k (32,741) males and 31.85 k (31,853) females, which is 33.53% of Pandhurna Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pandhurna
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 953 |
| Urban Area | 938 |
| Rural Area | 958 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pandhurna
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 950 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 985 |
| Buddhist | 960 |
| Muslim | 987 |
Pandhurna Area & Households
The Total Area of Pandhurna Tehsil is 1,187.1 Square KM, with a population density of 162 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pandhurna Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pandhurna Tehsil are 169.The Total Number of households in Pandhurna Tehsil are 42.96 k(42,963).
Pandhurna Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pandhurna Tehsil, there are about 97.93 k (97,927) workers, making up nearly 50.84% of the Pandhurna Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.26 k (58,261) are male workers, and about 39.67 k (39,666) are female workers.
Pandhurna - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,653) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,360) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.37 Lac (2,36,831) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.39 Lac (2,39,134) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,437) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.44 Lac (2,43,740) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.46 Lac (2,46,041) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.48 Lac (2,48,150) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.50 Lac (2,50,119) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.52 Lac (2,52,086) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.54 Lac (2,54,056) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,023) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.58 Lac (2,57,992) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pandhurna Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.58 Lac (2,57,992), with a male population of 1.31 Lac (1,30,610) and a female population of 1.27 Lac (1,27,414). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Pandhurna Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.