Villages In Sailana Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Sailana Population in 2025

In 2025, Sailana Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.64 Lac (1,64,206), indicating a 21.67% increased from Sailana's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 82.12 k, and the estimated female population is 82.11 k.

Sailana Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Sailana Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.66 Lac (1,65,937), projecting a 22.95% increased from Sailana's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 82.95 k, and the estimated female population is 83.02 k.

Sailana Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Sailana Tehsil has a population of 1.35 Lac (1,34,959) with 67.88 k (67,880) males and 67.08 k (67,079) females.The sex ratio in Sailana is 989, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sailana Tehsil is 26.50 k (26,501) which is 19.64% of Sailana Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sailana Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.35 Lac

Total Population

67.88 k

Male Population

67.08 k

Female Population

Sailana Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sailana Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.31 Lac (1,30,982), accounting for 97.05% of the Sailana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.90 k (65,898), and the Hindu female population is around 65.08 k (65,084).

Sailana Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sailana Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.28 k (2,284), accounting for 1.69% of the Sailana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.16 k (1,161), and the Muslim female population is around 1.12 k (1,123).

Sailana Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,30,98297.05%
Muslim2,2841.69%
Jain1,0040.74%
Religion not stated5930.44%
Christian690.05%
Sikh110.01%
Buddhist90.01%
Other religions and persuasions70.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sailana Urban Population

The Urban population of Sailana Tehsil is 11.99 k (11,989), with 6.15 k (6,145) being males and 5.84 k (5,844) being females, making up 8.88% of the Sailana total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Sailana Rural Population

The Rural population of Sailana Tehsil is 1.23 Lac (1,22,970), with 61.74 k (61,735) being males and 61.24 k (61,235) being females, making up 91.12% of the Sailana total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Sailana Literacy Rate

Sailana Tehsil has a literacy rate of 48.89% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sailana Tehsil is 58.29 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sailana Tehsil is 39.51 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sailana Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.49%, while in the rural regions of Sailana Tehsil, it is around 44.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sailana

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 48.89 58.29 39.51
Urban Area 85.49 92.97 77.72
Rural Area 44.89 54.42 35.43

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sailana

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 47.83 57.29 38.38
Muslim 82.41 90.59 74.18
Jain 97.23 98.11 96.26
Religion not stated 49.18 65.41 39.47

Sailana Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sailana Tehsil is 3.77 k (3,773) with 1.88 k (1,884) males and 1.89 k (1,889) females, which is 2.8% of Sailana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Sailana Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sailana Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,10,355) with 55.47 k (55,466) males and 54.89 k (54,889) females, which is 81.77% of Sailana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sailana

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 989
Urban Area 952
Rural Area 992

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sailana

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 988
Muslim 968
Jain 906
Religion not stated 1401

Sailana Area & Households

The Total Area of Sailana Tehsil is 536.57 Square KM, with a population density of 252 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sailana Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sailana Tehsil are 241.The Total Number of households in Sailana Tehsil are 27.80 k(27,796).

Sailana Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sailana Tehsil, there are about 66.35 k (66,347) workers, making up nearly 49.16% of the Sailana Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.30 k (35,299) are male workers, and about 31.05 k (31,048) are female workers.

Sailana - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.64 Lac (1,64,206) 21.67%
2026 1.66 Lac (1,65,937) 22.95% 1.28 %
2027 1.68 Lac (1,67,551) 24.15% 1.2 %
2028 1.69 Lac (1,69,165) 25.34% 1.19 %
2029 1.71 Lac (1,70,778) 26.54% 1.2 %
2030 1.72 Lac (1,72,390) 27.73% 1.19 %
2031 1.74 Lac (1,73,868) 28.83% 1.1 %
2032 1.75 Lac (1,75,248) 29.85% 1.02 %
2033 1.77 Lac (1,76,626) 30.87% 1.02 %
2034 1.78 Lac (1,78,006) 31.9% 1.03 %
2035 1.79 Lac (1,79,384) 32.92% 1.02 %
2036 1.81 Lac (1,80,764) 33.94% 1.02 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sailana Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.81 Lac (1,80,764), with a male population of 89.87 k (89,873) and a female population of 90.95 k (90,954). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Sailana Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.

Sailana Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sailana is 1.35 Lac (1,34,959).

Hindu constitute 97.05% of Sailana population, amounting to approximately 1.31 Lac (1,30,982) people.

Muslim constitute 1.69% of Sailana population, totaling around 2.28 k (2,284) people.

Hindu: 97.05%, Muslim: 1.69%, Jain: 0.74%, Religion not stated: 0.44%, Christian: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sailana is 3.77 k (2.8%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.10 Lac (81.77%).

In Sailana, 11.99 k (8.88%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.23 Lac (91.12%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sailana is 48.89%, with male literacy at 58.29% and female literacy at 39.51%.

The sex ratio in Sailana is 989 females for every 1000 males.

Sailana population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.12% up to 2036.