Pawai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pawai Tehsil has a population of 1.68 Lac (1,67,578) with 87.88 k (87,876) males and 79.70 k (79,702) females.The sex ratio in Pawai is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pawai Tehsil is 27.60 k (27,599) which is 16.47% of Pawai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pawai Tehsil is 925 females for every 1000 males.

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

Pawai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pawai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,01,538), indicating a 20.27% increased from Pawai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 96.39 k.

Pawai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pawai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.04 Lac (2,03,894), projecting a 21.67% increased from Pawai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 97.57 k.

Pawai Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pawai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.63 Lac (1,62,937), accounting for 97.23% of the Pawai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 85.43 k (85,431), and the Hindu female population is around 77.51 k (77,506).

Pawai Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pawai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.80 k (3,797), accounting for 2.27% of the Pawai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.01 k (2,009), and the Muslim female population is around 1.79 k (1,788).

Pawai Religion Wise Population

Pawai Urban Population

The Urban population of Pawai Tehsil is 14.47 k (14,465), with 7.68 k (7,682) being males and 6.78 k (6,783) being females, making up 8.63% of the Pawai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 883 females for every 1000 males.

Pawai Rural Population

The Rural population of Pawai Tehsil is 1.53 Lac (1,53,113), with 80.19 k (80,194) being males and 72.92 k (72,919) being females, making up 91.37% of the Pawai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Pawai Literacy Rate

Pawai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.5% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pawai Tehsil is 72.97 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pawai Tehsil is 53.02 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pawai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.53%, while in the rural regions of Pawai Tehsil, it is around 62.13%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pawai

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	63.5	72.97	53.02
Urban Area	77.53	85.01	69.02
Rural Area	62.13	71.77	51.48

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pawai

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	63.1	72.57	52.61
Muslim	75.92	86.09	64.56
Jain	95.2	97.6	92.58
Other religions and persuasions	48.12	57.14	40

Pawai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pawai Tehsil is 38.73 k (38,731) with 20.28 k (20,282) males and 18.45 k (18,449) females, which is 23.11% of Pawai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Pawai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pawai Tehsil is 28.21 k (28,209) with 14.43 k (14,431) males and 13.78 k (13,778) females, which is 16.83% of Pawai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pawai

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	907
Urban Area	883
Rural Area	910

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pawai

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	908
Muslim	890
Jain	887
Other religions and persuasions	1098

Pawai Area & Households

The Total Area of Pawai Tehsil is 1,628.34 Square KM, with a population density of 103 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pawai Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pawai Tehsil are 179.The Total Number of households in Pawai Tehsil are 38.83 k(38,833).

Pawai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pawai Tehsil, there are about 69.84 k (69,844) workers, making up nearly 41.68% of the Pawai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.86 k (45,856) are male workers, and about 23.99 k (23,988) are female workers.

Pawai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Pawai Census Frequently Asked Questions