Akola Population
As per the 2011 Census, Akola Tehsil has a population of 2.92 Lac (2,91,950) with 1.48 Lac (1,47,880) males and 1.44 Lac (1,44,070) females.The sex ratio in Akola is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Akola Tehsil is 34.85 k (34,854) which is 11.94% of Akola Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Akola Tehsil is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Akola Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ahmadnagar District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Akola Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Akola Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.30 Lac (3,30,183), indicating a 13.1% increased from Akola's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.
Akola Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Akola Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.33 Lac (3,32,697), projecting a 13.96% increased from Akola's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.64 Lac.
Akola Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Akola Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.79 Lac (2,79,276), accounting for 95.66% of the Akola Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.41 Lac (1,41,398), and the Hindu female population is around 1.38 Lac (1,37,878).
Akola Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Akola Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.97 k (6,970), accounting for 2.39% of the Akola Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.56 k (3,558), and the Muslim female population is around 3.41 k (3,412).
Akola Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,79,276 | 95.66% |
| Muslim | 6,970 | 2.39% |
| Buddhist | 4,593 | 1.57% |
| Jain | 506 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 406 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 123 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 62 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 14 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAkola Urban Population
The Urban population of Akola Tehsil is 10.05 k (10,046), with 5.24 k (5,238) being males and 4.81 k (4,808) being females, making up 3.44% of the Akola total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Akola Rural Population
The Rural population of Akola Tehsil is 2.82 Lac (2,81,904), with 1.43 Lac (1,42,642) being males and 1.39 Lac (1,39,262) being females, making up 96.56% of the Akola total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Akola Literacy Rate
Akola Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.86% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Akola Tehsil is 84.09 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Akola Tehsil is 65.5 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Akola Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.58%, while in the rural regions of Akola Tehsil, it is around 74.36%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Akola
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.86 | 84.09 | 65.5 |
| Urban Area | 88.58 | 94.19 | 82.58 |
| Rural Area | 74.36 | 83.71 | 64.9 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Akola
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.57 | 83.92 | 65.09 |
| Muslim | 83.14 | 88.52 | 77.63 |
| Buddhist | 77.27 | 85.92 | 68.2 |
| Jain | 96.29 | 97.9 | 94.55 |
Akola Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Akola Tehsil is 13.32 k (13,323) with 6.72 k (6,720) males and 6.60 k (6,603) females, which is 4.56% of Akola Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Akola Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Akola Tehsil is 1.40 Lac (1,39,730) with 70.33 k (70,327) males and 69.40 k (69,403) females, which is 47.86% of Akola Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Akola
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 975 |
| Urban Area | 918 |
| Rural Area | 977 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Akola
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Muslim | 959 |
| Buddhist | 948 |
| Jain | 917 |
Akola Area & Households
The Total Area of Akola Tehsil is 1,485.69 Square KM, with a population density of 197 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Akola Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Akola Tehsil are 190.The Total Number of households in Akola Tehsil are 59.28 k(59,284).
Akola Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Akola Tehsil, there are about 1.54 Lac (1,54,135) workers, making up nearly 52.79% of the Akola Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 81.36 k (81,359) are male workers, and about 72.78 k (72,776) are female workers.
Akola - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.30 Lac (3,30,183) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.33 Lac (3,32,697) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,991) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,131) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.39 Lac (3,39,271) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.41 Lac (3,41,408) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,547) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.45 Lac (3,45,434) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.47 Lac (3,47,145) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.49 Lac (3,48,856) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.51 Lac (3,50,565) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.52 Lac (3,52,276) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.54 Lac (3,53,985) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Akola Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.54 Lac (3,53,985), with a male population of 1.80 Lac (1,80,082) and a female population of 1.74 Lac (1,73,866). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Akola Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.