Khargone Population

As per the 2011 Census, Khargone Tehsil has a population of 2.47 Lac (2,46,530) with 1.27 Lac (1,26,680) males and 1.20 Lac (1,19,850) females.The sex ratio in Khargone is 947, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khargone Tehsil is 31.86 k (31,863) which is 12.92% of Khargone Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khargone Tehsil is 922 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.47 Lac

Toatl Population

1.27 Lac

Male Population

1.20 Lac

Female Population

Khargone Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Khargone Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.96 Lac (2,96,490), indicating a 20.27% increased from Khargone's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.45 Lac.

Khargone Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Khargone Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.00 Lac (2,99,955), projecting a 21.67% increased from Khargone's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.47 Lac.

Khargone Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Khargone Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.96 Lac (1,96,004), accounting for 79.51% of the Khargone Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.01 Lac (1,00,702), and the Hindu female population is around 95.30 k (95,302).

Khargone Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khargone Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 48.70 k (48,703), accounting for 19.76% of the Khargone Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 25.06 k (25,063), and the Muslim female population is around 23.64 k (23,640).

Khargone Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,96,00479.51%
Muslim48,70319.76%
Jain7890.32%
Sikh4950.2%
Christian2920.12%
Religion not stated1460.06%
Buddhist890.04%
Other religions and persuasions120%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Khargone Urban Population

The Urban population of Khargone Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,33,368), with 68.66 k (68,663) being males and 64.71 k (64,705) being females, making up 54.1% of the Khargone total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Khargone Rural Population

The Rural population of Khargone Tehsil is 1.13 Lac (1,13,162), with 58.02 k (58,017) being males and 55.15 k (55,145) being females, making up 45.9% of the Khargone total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Khargone Literacy Rate

Khargone Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khargone Tehsil is 84.31 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khargone Tehsil is 66.85 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Khargone Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.02%, while in the rural regions of Khargone Tehsil, it is around 68.47%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khargone

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.81 84.31 66.85
Urban Area 82.02 87.83 75.89
Rural Area 68.47 80.16 56.19

Literacy Rate by Religion in Khargone

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 76.31 84.88 67.29
Muslim 73.09 81.54 64.14
Jain 96.28 97.07 95.44
Sikh 91.61 95.45 87.78

Khargone Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khargone Tehsil is 28.60 k (28,597) with 14.51 k (14,510) males and 14.09 k (14,087) females, which is 11.6% of Khargone Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Khargone Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khargone Tehsil is 34.35 k (34,352) with 17.61 k (17,611) males and 16.74 k (16,741) females, which is 13.93% of Khargone Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khargone

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 947
Urban Area 943
Rural Area 951

Sex Ratio by Religion in Khargone

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 947
Muslim 944
Jain 944
Sikh 1021

Khargone Area & Households

The Total Area of Khargone Tehsil is 461.5 Square KM, with a population density of 534 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khargone Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Khargone Tehsil are 110.The Total Number of households in Khargone Tehsil are 49.39 k(49,387).

Khargone Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Khargone Tehsil, there are about 1.01 Lac (1,01,222) workers, making up nearly 41.06% of the Khargone Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 68.25 k (68,247) are male workers, and about 32.98 k (32,975) are female workers.

Khargone - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.96 Lac (2,96,490) 20.27%
2025 3.00 Lac (2,99,955) 21.67% 1.4 %
2026 3.03 Lac (3,03,118) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 3.06 Lac (3,06,066) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 3.09 Lac (3,09,013) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 3.12 Lac (3,11,961) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 3.15 Lac (3,14,905) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 3.18 Lac (3,17,604) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 3.20 Lac (3,20,125) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 3.23 Lac (3,22,643) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 3.25 Lac (3,25,163) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 3.28 Lac (3,27,681) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 3.30 Lac (3,30,202) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Khargone Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.30 Lac (3,30,202), with a male population of 1.68 Lac (1,67,723) and a female population of 1.63 Lac (1,62,507). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Khargone Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Khargone Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Khargone is 2.47 Lac (2,46,530).

The estimated population of Khargone in 2024 is approximately 2.96 Lac (2,96,490).

Hindu constitute 79.51% of Khargone population, amounting to approximately 1.96 Lac (1,96,004) people.

Muslim constitute 19.76% of Khargone population, totaling around 48.70 k (48,703) people.

Hindu: 79.51%, Muslim: 19.76%, Jain: 0.32%, Sikh: 0.2%, Christian: 0.12%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Buddhist: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Khargone is 28.60 k (11.6%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 34.35 k (13.93%).

In Khargone, 1.33 Lac (54.1%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.13 Lac (45.9%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Khargone is 75.81%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 66.85%.

The sex ratio in Khargone is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Khargone population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.