Gandhwani Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gandhwani Tehsil has a population of 1.56 Lac (1,56,046) with 77.67 k (77,672) males and 78.37 k (78,374) females.The sex ratio in Gandhwani is 1010, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gandhwani Tehsil is 30.45 k (30,445) which is 19.51% of Gandhwani Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gandhwani Tehsil is 984 females for every 1000 males.

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

Gandhwani Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gandhwani Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.88 Lac (1,87,669), indicating a 20.27% increased from Gandhwani's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 92.93 k, and the estimated female population is 94.78 k.

Gandhwani Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gandhwani Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.90 Lac (1,89,863), projecting a 21.67% increased from Gandhwani's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.97 k, and the estimated female population is 95.94 k.

Gandhwani Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gandhwani Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.53 Lac (1,53,228), accounting for 98.19% of the Gandhwani Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 76.31 k (76,314), and the Hindu female population is around 76.91 k (76,914).

Gandhwani Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gandhwani Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.13 k (2,125), accounting for 1.36% of the Gandhwani Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.01 k (1,005), and the Muslim female population is around 1.12 k (1,120).

Gandhwani Religion Wise Population

Gandhwani Urban Population

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

Gandhwani Rural Population

The Rural population of Gandhwani Tehsil is 1.56 Lac (1,56,046), with 77.67 k (77,672) being males and 78.37 k (78,374) being females, making up 100% of the Gandhwani total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Gandhwani Literacy Rate

Gandhwani Tehsil has a literacy rate of 43.27% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gandhwani Tehsil is 50.15 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gandhwani Tehsil is 36.5 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gandhwani Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Gandhwani Tehsil, it is around 43.27%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gandhwani

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	43.27	50.15	36.5
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	43.27	50.15	36.5

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gandhwani

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	42.81	49.62	36.1
Muslim	67.8	79.43	57.55
Sikh	62.01	76.32	44.88
Religion not stated	54.13	69.39	41.67

Gandhwani Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gandhwani Tehsil is 2.30 k (2,298) with 1.15 k (1,145) males and 1.15 k (1,153) females, which is 1.47% of Gandhwani Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1007 females for every 1000 males.

Gandhwani Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gandhwani Tehsil is 1.42 Lac (1,41,601) with 70.35 k (70,354) males and 71.25 k (71,247) females, which is 90.74% of Gandhwani Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gandhwani

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1010
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	1010

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gandhwani

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1008
Muslim	1115
Sikh	865
Religion not stated	1074

Gandhwani Area & Households

The Total Area of Gandhwani Tehsil is 733.91 Square KM, with a population density of 213 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Gandhwani Tehsil are 150.The Total Number of households in Gandhwani Tehsil are 28.28 k(28,280).

Gandhwani Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gandhwani Tehsil, there are about 75.19 k (75,189) workers, making up nearly 48.18% of the Gandhwani Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.35 k (39,350) are male workers, and about 35.84 k (35,839) are female workers.

Gandhwani - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Gandhwani Census Frequently Asked Questions