Khandwa Population
As per the 2011 Census, Khandwa Tehsil has a population of 5.58 Lac (5,58,035) with 2.87 Lac (2,86,856) males and 2.71 Lac (2,71,179) females.The sex ratio in Khandwa is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khandwa Tehsil is 80.50 k (80,499) which is 14.43% of Khandwa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khandwa Tehsil is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khandwa Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Khandwa (East Nimar) District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Khandwa Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Khandwa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.71 Lac (6,71,122), indicating a 20.27% increased from Khandwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.28 Lac.
Khandwa Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Khandwa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.79 Lac (6,78,965), projecting a 21.67% increased from Khandwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.32 Lac.
Khandwa Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Khandwa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.69 Lac (4,68,523), accounting for 83.96% of the Khandwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.41 Lac (2,41,229), and the Hindu female population is around 2.27 Lac (2,27,294).
Khandwa Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khandwa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 81.37 k (81,373), accounting for 14.58% of the Khandwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 41.53 k (41,525), and the Muslim female population is around 39.85 k (39,848).
Khandwa Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,68,523 | 83.96% |
| Muslim | 81,373 | 14.58% |
| Jain | 2,811 | 0.5% |
| Christian | 2,125 | 0.38% |
| Sikh | 1,431 | 0.26% |
| Buddhist | 1,254 | 0.22% |
| Religion not stated | 408 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 110 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhandwa Urban Population
The Urban population of Khandwa Tehsil is 2.01 Lac (2,00,738), with 1.03 Lac (1,02,901) being males and 97.84 k (97,837) being females, making up 35.97% of the Khandwa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Khandwa Rural Population
The Rural population of Khandwa Tehsil is 3.57 Lac (3,57,297), with 1.84 Lac (1,83,955) being males and 1.73 Lac (1,73,342) being females, making up 64.03% of the Khandwa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Khandwa Literacy Rate
Khandwa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khandwa Tehsil is 80.63 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khandwa Tehsil is 63.09 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Khandwa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.14%, while in the rural regions of Khandwa Tehsil, it is around 63.9%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khandwa
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.09 | 80.63 | 63.09 |
| Urban Area | 86.14 | 90.35 | 81.74 |
| Rural Area | 63.9 | 75.01 | 52.12 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khandwa
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.73 | 79.94 | 60.99 |
| Muslim | 77.93 | 83.31 | 72.35 |
| Jain | 97.48 | 97.53 | 97.42 |
| Christian | 92.7 | 94.57 | 90.97 |
Khandwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khandwa Tehsil is 78.61 k (78,609) with 40.21 k (40,212) males and 38.40 k (38,397) females, which is 14.09% of Khandwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Khandwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khandwa Tehsil is 1.34 Lac (1,34,175) with 68.77 k (68,768) males and 65.41 k (65,407) females, which is 24.04% of Khandwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khandwa
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 946 |
| Urban Area | 951 |
| Rural Area | 943 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khandwa
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 943 |
| Muslim | 960 |
| Jain | 1007 |
| Christian | 1056 |
Khandwa Area & Households
The Total Area of Khandwa Tehsil is 1,670.94 Square KM, with a population density of 334 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khandwa Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Khandwa Tehsil are 221.The Total Number of households in Khandwa Tehsil are 1.15 Lac(1,14,875).
Khandwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khandwa Tehsil, there are about 2.50 Lac (2,50,328) workers, making up nearly 44.86% of the Khandwa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.59 Lac (1,59,115) are male workers, and about 91.21 k (91,213) are female workers.
Khandwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.71 Lac (6,71,122) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.79 Lac (6,78,965) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.86 Lac (6,86,125) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.93 Lac (6,92,797) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.99 Lac (6,99,469) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.06 Lac (7,06,141) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.13 Lac (7,12,806) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.19 Lac (7,18,915) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.25 Lac (7,24,621) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.30 Lac (7,30,320) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.36 Lac (7,36,026) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.42 Lac (7,41,724) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.47 Lac (7,47,430) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khandwa Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.47 Lac (7,47,430), with a male population of 3.80 Lac (3,79,794) and a female population of 3.68 Lac (3,67,696). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Khandwa Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.