Ashta Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ashta Tehsil has a population of 2.53 Lac (2,53,462) with 1.31 Lac (1,31,462) males and 1.22 Lac (1,22,000) females.The sex ratio in Ashta is 929, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ashta Tehsil is 36.87 k (36,869) which is 14.55% of Ashta Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ashta Tehsil is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ashta Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sehore District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Ashta Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ashta Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.05 Lac (3,04,827), indicating a 20.27% increased from Ashta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.48 Lac.
Ashta Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ashta Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.08 Lac (3,08,389), projecting a 21.67% increased from Ashta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.49 Lac.
Ashta Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ashta Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.16 Lac (2,16,380), accounting for 85.37% of the Ashta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.12 Lac (1,12,265), and the Hindu female population is around 1.04 Lac (1,04,115).
Ashta Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ashta Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 32.36 k (32,355), accounting for 12.77% of the Ashta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.74 k (16,741), and the Muslim female population is around 15.61 k (15,614).
Ashta Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,16,380 | 85.37% |
| Muslim | 32,355 | 12.77% |
| Jain | 4,006 | 1.58% |
| Christian | 385 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 219 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 62 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 51 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAshta Urban Population
The Urban population of Ashta Tehsil is 63.71 k (63,710), with 33.01 k (33,010) being males and 30.70 k (30,700) being females, making up 25.14% of the Ashta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Ashta Rural Population
The Rural population of Ashta Tehsil is 1.90 Lac (1,89,752), with 98.45 k (98,452) being males and 91.30 k (91,300) being females, making up 74.86% of the Ashta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Ashta Literacy Rate
Ashta Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.14% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ashta Tehsil is 82.34 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ashta Tehsil is 57.06 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ashta Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.24%, while in the rural regions of Ashta Tehsil, it is around 67.41%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ashta
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.14 | 82.34 | 57.06 |
| Urban Area | 78.24 | 85.3 | 70.65 |
| Rural Area | 67.41 | 81.34 | 52.47 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ashta
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.59 | 82.71 | 55.52 |
| Muslim | 70.56 | 77.77 | 62.85 |
| Jain | 93.7 | 96.82 | 90.4 |
| Christian | 85.47 | 88.95 | 81.17 |
Ashta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ashta Tehsil is 68.40 k (68,399) with 35.49 k (35,489) males and 32.91 k (32,910) females, which is 26.99% of Ashta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Ashta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ashta Tehsil is 5.81 k (5,806) with 3.00 k (3,003) males and 2.80 k (2,803) females, which is 2.29% of Ashta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ashta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 929 |
| Urban Area | 931 |
| Rural Area | 928 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ashta
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 928 |
| Muslim | 933 |
| Jain | 947 |
| Christian | 750 |
Ashta Area & Households
The Total Area of Ashta Tehsil is 713.21 Square KM, with a population density of 355 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ashta Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Ashta Tehsil are 195.The Total Number of households in Ashta Tehsil are 50.44 k(50,438).
Ashta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ashta Tehsil, there are about 1.21 Lac (1,21,360) workers, making up nearly 47.88% of the Ashta Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 72.06 k (72,059) are male workers, and about 49.30 k (49,301) are female workers.
Ashta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.05 Lac (3,04,827) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.08 Lac (3,08,389) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.12 Lac (3,11,641) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.15 Lac (3,14,672) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.18 Lac (3,17,702) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,733) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,760) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,535) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,127) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,715) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,306) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.37 Lac (3,36,895) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.39 Lac (3,39,486) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ashta Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.39 Lac (3,39,486), with a male population of 1.74 Lac (1,74,054) and a female population of 1.65 Lac (1,65,422). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Ashta Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.