Kareli Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kareli Tehsil has a population of 1.60 Lac (1,60,160) with 83.25 k (83,249) males and 76.91 k (76,911) females.The sex ratio in Kareli is 924, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kareli Tehsil is 20.62 k (20,623) which is 12.88% of Kareli Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kareli Tehsil is 930 females for every 1000 males.

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

Kareli Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kareli Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.93 Lac (1,92,617), indicating a 20.27% increased from Kareli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 99.60 k, and the estimated female population is 93.01 k.

Kareli Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kareli Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.95 Lac (1,94,868), projecting a 21.67% increased from Kareli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 94.15 k.

Kareli Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kareli Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.49 Lac (1,48,829), accounting for 92.93% of the Kareli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 77.36 k (77,355), and the Hindu female population is around 71.47 k (71,474).

Kareli Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kareli Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.83 k (8,832), accounting for 5.51% of the Kareli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.63 k (4,628), and the Muslim female population is around 4.20 k (4,204).

Kareli Religion Wise Population

Kareli Urban Population

The Urban population of Kareli Tehsil is 38.07 k (38,072), with 19.84 k (19,838) being males and 18.23 k (18,234) being females, making up 23.77% of the Kareli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Kareli Rural Population

The Rural population of Kareli Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,22,088), with 63.41 k (63,411) being males and 58.68 k (58,677) being females, making up 76.23% of the Kareli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 926 females for every 1000 males.

Kareli Literacy Rate

Kareli Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.67% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kareli Tehsil is 84.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kareli Tehsil is 69.83 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kareli Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.54%, while in the rural regions of Kareli Tehsil, it is around 75.17%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kareli

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.67	84.9	69.83
Urban Area	85.54	90.29	80.39
Rural Area	75.17	83.19	66.49

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kareli

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	77.09	84.54	69.03
Muslim	82.75	88.2	76.66
Jain	96.83	96.59	97.08
Sikh	95.75	95.38	96.17

Kareli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kareli Tehsil is 24.27 k (24,273) with 12.57 k (12,566) males and 11.71 k (11,707) females, which is 15.16% of Kareli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Kareli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kareli Tehsil is 20.95 k (20,950) with 10.66 k (10,661) males and 10.29 k (10,289) females, which is 13.08% of Kareli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kareli

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	924
Urban Area	920
Rural Area	926

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kareli

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	924
Muslim	909
Jain	972
Sikh	848

Kareli Area & Households

The Total Area of Kareli Tehsil is 648.02 Square KM, with a population density of 247 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kareli Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kareli Tehsil are 147.The Total Number of households in Kareli Tehsil are 37.12 k(37,123).

Kareli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kareli Tehsil, there are about 70.09 k (70,092) workers, making up nearly 43.76% of the Kareli Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.06 k (48,062) are male workers, and about 22.03 k (22,030) are female workers.

Kareli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kareli Census Frequently Asked Questions