Pandhana Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pandhana Tehsil has a population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,509) with 85.03 k (85,027) males and 80.48 k (80,482) females.The sex ratio in Pandhana is 947, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pandhana Tehsil is 27.36 k (27,360) which is 16.53% of Pandhana Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pandhana Tehsil is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pandhana Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Khandwa (East Nimar) District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

Pandhana Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pandhana Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.99 Lac (1,99,050), indicating a 20.27% increased from Pandhana's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 97.33 k.

Pandhana Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pandhana Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.01 Lac (2,01,376), projecting a 21.67% increased from Pandhana's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.52 k.

Pandhana Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pandhana Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.52 Lac (1,52,146), accounting for 91.93% of the Pandhana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 78.19 k (78,193), and the Hindu female population is around 73.95 k (73,953).

Pandhana Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pandhana Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.86 k (12,859), accounting for 7.77% of the Pandhana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.57 k (6,570), and the Muslim female population is around 6.29 k (6,289).

Pandhana Religion Wise Population

Pandhana Urban Population

The Urban population of Pandhana Tehsil is 13.69 k (13,694), with 7.08 k (7,076) being males and 6.62 k (6,618) being females, making up 8.27% of the Pandhana total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Pandhana Rural Population

The Rural population of Pandhana Tehsil is 1.52 Lac (1,51,815), with 77.95 k (77,951) being males and 73.86 k (73,864) being females, making up 91.73% of the Pandhana total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Pandhana Literacy Rate

Pandhana Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.66% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pandhana Tehsil is 74.38 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pandhana Tehsil is 52.37 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pandhana Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.04%, while in the rural regions of Pandhana Tehsil, it is around 62.03%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pandhana

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	63.66	74.38	52.37
Urban Area	81.04	89.41	72.04
Rural Area	62.03	72.96	50.55

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pandhana

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	62.59	73.5	51.09
Muslim	76.05	84.88	66.92
Jain	99.37	98.77	100
Christian	88.28	93.75	82.81

Pandhana Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pandhana Tehsil is 18.22 k (18,215) with 9.44 k (9,438) males and 8.78 k (8,777) females, which is 11.01% of Pandhana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Pandhana Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pandhana Tehsil is 61.61 k (61,606) with 31.25 k (31,254) males and 30.35 k (30,352) females, which is 37.22% of Pandhana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pandhana

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	947
Urban Area	936
Rural Area	948

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pandhana

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	946
Muslim	958
Jain	989
Christian	973

Pandhana Area & Households

The Total Area of Pandhana Tehsil is 681.89 Square KM, with a population density of 243 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pandhana Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pandhana Tehsil are 86.The Total Number of households in Pandhana Tehsil are 33.39 k(33,394).

Pandhana Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pandhana Tehsil, there are about 81.86 k (81,862) workers, making up nearly 49.46% of the Pandhana Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.06 k (47,059) are male workers, and about 34.80 k (34,803) are female workers.

Pandhana - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Pandhana Census Frequently Asked Questions