Petlawad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Petlawad Tehsil has a population of 2.33 Lac (2,32,800) with 1.17 Lac (1,16,670) males and 1.16 Lac (1,16,130) females.The sex ratio in Petlawad is 996, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Petlawad Tehsil is 43.19 k (43,185) which is 18.55% of Petlawad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Petlawad Tehsil is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Petlawad Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jhabua District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Petlawad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Petlawad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.80 Lac (2,79,978), indicating a 20.27% increased from Petlawad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.
Petlawad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Petlawad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.83 Lac (2,83,250), projecting a 21.67% increased from Petlawad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.42 Lac.
Petlawad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Petlawad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.26 Lac (2,25,914), accounting for 97.04% of the Petlawad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.13 Lac (1,13,231), and the Hindu female population is around 1.13 Lac (1,12,683).
Petlawad Jain Population
Jain is the second most popular religion in Petlawad Tehsil, with a total Jain population of 3.06 k (3,057), accounting for 1.31% of the Petlawad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Jain male population stands at approximately 1.53 k (1,531), and the Jain female population is around 1.53 k (1,526).
Petlawad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,25,914 | 97.04% |
| Jain | 3,057 | 1.31% |
| Muslim | 1,967 | 0.84% |
| Christian | 1,657 | 0.71% |
| Religion not stated | 93 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 80 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 25 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPetlawad Urban Population
The Urban population of Petlawad Tehsil is 15.17 k (15,174), with 7.79 k (7,791) being males and 7.38 k (7,383) being females, making up 6.52% of the Petlawad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Petlawad Rural Population
The Rural population of Petlawad Tehsil is 2.18 Lac (2,17,626), with 1.09 Lac (1,08,879) being males and 1.09 Lac (1,08,747) being females, making up 93.48% of the Petlawad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Petlawad Literacy Rate
Petlawad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 48.43% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Petlawad Tehsil is 59.66 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Petlawad Tehsil is 37.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Petlawad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.84%, while in the rural regions of Petlawad Tehsil, it is around 45.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Petlawad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48.43 | 59.66 | 37.28 |
| Urban Area | 83.84 | 92.5 | 74.8 |
| Rural Area | 45.79 | 57.14 | 34.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Petlawad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 47.32 | 58.73 | 35.98 |
| Jain | 95.23 | 97.02 | 93.44 |
| Muslim | 80.65 | 90.13 | 70.61 |
| Christian | 65.67 | 71.82 | 60.08 |
Petlawad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Petlawad Tehsil is 5.22 k (5,217) with 2.63 k (2,626) males and 2.59 k (2,591) females, which is 2.24% of Petlawad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Petlawad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Petlawad Tehsil is 1.86 Lac (1,85,572) with 92.52 k (92,524) males and 93.05 k (93,048) females, which is 79.71% of Petlawad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Petlawad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 996 |
| Urban Area | 948 |
| Rural Area | 999 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Petlawad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 996 |
| Jain | 997 |
| Muslim | 952 |
| Christian | 1067 |
Petlawad Area & Households
The Total Area of Petlawad Tehsil is 998.44 Square KM, with a population density of 233 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Petlawad Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Petlawad Tehsil are 240.The Total Number of households in Petlawad Tehsil are 46.45 k(46,446).
Petlawad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Petlawad Tehsil, there are about 1.29 Lac (1,29,355) workers, making up nearly 55.56% of the Petlawad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 66.81 k (66,813) are male workers, and about 62.54 k (62,542) are female workers.
Petlawad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,978) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.83 Lac (2,83,250) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.86 Lac (2,86,236) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.89 Lac (2,89,020) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.92 Lac (2,91,803) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,587) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.97 Lac (2,97,367) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.00 Lac (2,99,916) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,296) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,674) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.07 Lac (3,07,054) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.09 Lac (3,09,431) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.12 Lac (3,11,812) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Petlawad Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.12 Lac (3,11,812), with a male population of 1.54 Lac (1,54,470) and a female population of 1.57 Lac (1,57,463). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Petlawad Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.