Patharia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Patharia Tehsil has a population of 1.72 Lac (1,72,480) with 90.99 k (90,989) males and 81.49 k (81,491) females.The sex ratio in Patharia is 896, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Patharia Tehsil is 25.88 k (25,877) which is 15% of Patharia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Patharia Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.

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

Patharia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Patharia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.07 Lac (2,07,434), indicating a 20.27% increased from Patharia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.55 k.

Patharia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Patharia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.10 Lac (2,09,858), projecting a 21.67% increased from Patharia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 99.75 k.

Patharia Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Patharia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,591), accounting for 96.01% of the Patharia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 87.41 k (87,412), and the Hindu female population is around 78.18 k (78,179).

Patharia Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Patharia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.25 k (3,253), accounting for 1.89% of the Patharia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.66 k (1,662), and the Muslim female population is around 1.59 k (1,591).

Patharia Religion Wise Population

Patharia Urban Population

The Urban population of Patharia Tehsil is 27.76 k (27,761), with 14.85 k (14,845) being males and 12.92 k (12,916) being females, making up 16.1% of the Patharia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 871 females for every 1000 males.

Patharia Rural Population

The Rural population of Patharia Tehsil is 1.45 Lac (1,44,719), with 76.14 k (76,144) being males and 68.58 k (68,575) being females, making up 83.9% of the Patharia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 901 females for every 1000 males.

Patharia Literacy Rate

Patharia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Patharia Tehsil is 82.52 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Patharia Tehsil is 62.61 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Patharia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.91%, while in the rural regions of Patharia Tehsil, it is around 71.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Patharia

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.15	82.52	62.61
Urban Area	80.91	86.76	74.13
Rural Area	71.63	81.67	60.39

Literacy Rate by Religion in Patharia

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	72.7	82.25	61.92
Muslim	74.76	82.54	66.69
Jain	95.61	97.06	93.98
Religion not stated	69.79	79.07	60.36

Patharia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Patharia Tehsil is 36.65 k (36,653) with 19.38 k (19,376) males and 17.28 k (17,277) females, which is 21.25% of Patharia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 892 females for every 1000 males.

Patharia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Patharia Tehsil is 7.33 k (7,327) with 3.76 k (3,761) males and 3.57 k (3,566) females, which is 4.25% of Patharia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Patharia

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	896
Urban Area	871
Rural Area	901

Sex Ratio by Religion in Patharia

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	895
Muslim	958
Jain	900
Religion not stated	940

Patharia Area & Households

The Total Area of Patharia Tehsil is 704.01 Square KM, with a population density of 245 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Patharia Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Patharia Tehsil are 131.The Total Number of households in Patharia Tehsil are 41.95 k(41,951).

Patharia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Patharia Tehsil, there are about 75.56 k (75,561) workers, making up nearly 43.81% of the Patharia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.46 k (50,460) are male workers, and about 25.10 k (25,101) are female workers.

Patharia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Patharia Census Frequently Asked Questions