Orchha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Orchha Tehsil has a population of 47.36 k (47,358) with 25.19 k (25,191) males and 22.17 k (22,167) females.The sex ratio in Orchha is 880, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Orchha Tehsil is 7.28 k (7,284) which is 15.38% of Orchha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Orchha Tehsil is 869 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Orchha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Tikamgarh District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Orchha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Orchha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 56.96 k (56,956), indicating a 20.27% increased from Orchha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 30.14 k, and the estimated female population is 26.81 k.
Orchha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Orchha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 57.62 k (57,621), projecting a 21.67% increased from Orchha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 30.48 k, and the estimated female population is 27.14 k.
Orchha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Orchha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 46.86 k (46,857), accounting for 98.94% of the Orchha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 24.92 k (24,921), and the Hindu female population is around 21.94 k (21,936).
Orchha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Orchha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 371 (371), accounting for 0.78% of the Orchha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 196 (196), and the Muslim female population is around 175 (175).
Orchha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 46,857 | 98.94% |
| Muslim | 371 | 0.78% |
| Jain | 53 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 47 | 0.1% |
| Christian | 16 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 9 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationOrchha Urban Population
The Urban population of Orchha Tehsil is 11.51 k (11,511), with 6.08 k (6,076) being males and 5.44 k (5,435) being females, making up 24.31% of the Orchha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 895 females for every 1000 males.
Orchha Rural Population
The Rural population of Orchha Tehsil is 35.85 k (35,847), with 19.12 k (19,115) being males and 16.73 k (16,732) being females, making up 75.69% of the Orchha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 876 females for every 1000 males.
Orchha Literacy Rate
Orchha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.15% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Orchha Tehsil is 76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Orchha Tehsil is 50.71 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Orchha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.96%, while in the rural regions of Orchha Tehsil, it is around 61.92%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Orchha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.15 | 76 | 50.71 |
| Urban Area | 70.96 | 80.8 | 59.94 |
| Rural Area | 61.92 | 74.44 | 47.66 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Orchha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.99 | 75.92 | 50.47 |
| Muslim | 77.4 | 83.53 | 70.59 |
| Jain | 97.92 | 100 | 95.45 |
| Religion not stated | 59.52 | 59.26 | 60 |
Orchha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Orchha Tehsil is 10.75 k (10,751) with 5.77 k (5,774) males and 4.98 k (4,977) females, which is 22.7% of Orchha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 862 females for every 1000 males.
Orchha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Orchha Tehsil is 3.39 k (3,392) with 1.78 k (1,775) males and 1.62 k (1,617) females, which is 7.16% of Orchha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Orchha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 880 |
| Urban Area | 895 |
| Rural Area | 876 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Orchha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 881 |
| Muslim | 893 |
| Jain | 963 |
| Religion not stated | 567 |
Orchha Area & Households
The Total Area of Orchha Tehsil is 197.75 Square KM, with a population density of 239 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Orchha Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Orchha Tehsil are 34.The Total Number of households in Orchha Tehsil are 9.63 k(9,625).
Orchha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Orchha Tehsil, there are about 18.68 k (18,684) workers, making up nearly 39.45% of the Orchha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 13.35 k (13,345) are male workers, and about 5.34 k (5,339) are female workers.
Orchha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.96 k (56,956) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 57.62 k (57,621) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 58.23 k (58,229) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 58.80 k (58,795) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 59.36 k (59,361) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 59.93 k (59,928) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 60.49 k (60,493) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 61.01 k (61,012) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 61.50 k (61,496) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 61.98 k (61,980) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 62.46 k (62,464) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 62.95 k (62,947) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 63.43 k (63,432) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Orchha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 63.43 k (63,432), with a male population of 33.35 k (33,353) and a female population of 30.06 k (30,057). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Orchha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.