Kurwai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kurwai Tehsil has a population of 1.59 Lac (1,58,909) with 83.69 k (83,692) males and 75.22 k (75,217) females.The sex ratio in Kurwai is 899, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kurwai Tehsil is 25.20 k (25,197) which is 15.86% of Kurwai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kurwai Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.

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

Kurwai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kurwai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,91,112), indicating a 20.27% increased from Kurwai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 90.96 k.

Kurwai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kurwai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.93 Lac (1,93,346), projecting a 21.67% increased from Kurwai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 92.07 k.

Kurwai Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kurwai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.34 Lac (1,34,349), accounting for 84.54% of the Kurwai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 70.83 k (70,833), and the Hindu female population is around 63.52 k (63,516).

Kurwai Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kurwai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.93 k (22,927), accounting for 14.43% of the Kurwai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.99 k (11,986), and the Muslim female population is around 10.94 k (10,941).

Kurwai Religion Wise Population

Kurwai Urban Population

The Urban population of Kurwai Tehsil is 15.49 k (15,487), with 7.99 k (7,985) being males and 7.50 k (7,502) being females, making up 9.75% of the Kurwai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Kurwai Rural Population

The Rural population of Kurwai Tehsil is 1.43 Lac (1,43,422), with 75.71 k (75,707) being males and 67.72 k (67,715) being females, making up 90.25% of the Kurwai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Kurwai Literacy Rate

Kurwai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kurwai Tehsil is 83.22 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kurwai Tehsil is 63.7 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kurwai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.8%, while in the rural regions of Kurwai Tehsil, it is around 73.49%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kurwai

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.02	83.22	63.7
Urban Area	78.8	84.48	72.77
Rural Area	73.49	83.09	62.67

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kurwai

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	73.93	83.61	63.01
Muslim	73.01	79.83	65.59
Jain	96.54	98.38	94.42
Christian	87.3	87.88	86.67

Kurwai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kurwai Tehsil is 37.48 k (37,480) with 19.78 k (19,779) males and 17.70 k (17,701) females, which is 23.59% of Kurwai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Kurwai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kurwai Tehsil is 9.97 k (9,965) with 5.16 k (5,159) males and 4.81 k (4,806) females, which is 6.27% of Kurwai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kurwai

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	899
Urban Area	940
Rural Area	895

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kurwai

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	897
Muslim	913
Jain	871
Christian	953

Kurwai Area & Households

The Total Area of Kurwai Tehsil is 839.07 Square KM, with a population density of 189 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kurwai Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kurwai Tehsil are 226.The Total Number of households in Kurwai Tehsil are 33.23 k(33,233).

Kurwai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kurwai Tehsil, there are about 56.92 k (56,920) workers, making up nearly 35.82% of the Kurwai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.89 k (43,886) are male workers, and about 13.03 k (13,034) are female workers.

Kurwai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kurwai Census Frequently Asked Questions