Karjat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Karjat Tehsil has a population of 2.36 Lac (2,35,792) with 1.23 Lac (1,23,225) males and 1.13 Lac (1,12,567) females.The sex ratio in Karjat is 914, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karjat Tehsil is 27.95 k (27,951) which is 11.85% of Karjat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karjat Tehsil is 824 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Karjat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ahmadnagar District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.

Karjat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Karjat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.67 Lac (2,66,671), indicating a 13.1% increased from Karjat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.27 Lac.

Karjat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Karjat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.69 Lac (2,68,701), projecting a 13.96% increased from Karjat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.28 Lac.

Karjat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Karjat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.24 Lac (2,23,529), accounting for 94.8% of the Karjat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.17 Lac (1,16,934), and the Hindu female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,06,595).

Karjat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karjat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.53 k (8,531), accounting for 3.62% of the Karjat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.35 k (4,351), and the Muslim female population is around 4.18 k (4,180).

Karjat Religion Wise Population

Karjat Urban Population

The Urban population of Karjat Tehsil is 11.66 k (11,659), with 6.05 k (6,048) being males and 5.61 k (5,611) being females, making up 4.94% of the Karjat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Karjat Rural Population

The Rural population of Karjat Tehsil is 2.24 Lac (2,24,133), with 1.17 Lac (1,17,177) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,06,956) being females, making up 95.06% of the Karjat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Karjat Literacy Rate

Karjat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.11% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karjat Tehsil is 82.57 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karjat Tehsil is 64.98 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karjat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.14%, while in the rural regions of Karjat Tehsil, it is around 73.48%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karjat

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.11	82.57	64.98
Urban Area	86.14	90.34	81.72
Rural Area	73.48	82.17	64.09

Literacy Rate by Religion in Karjat

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	73.77	82.37	64.48
Muslim	79.12	85.45	72.55
Buddhist	73.04	82.17	63.23
Jain	96.2	96.59	95.79

Karjat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karjat Tehsil is 33.95 k (33,947) with 17.35 k (17,347) males and 16.60 k (16,600) females, which is 14.4% of Karjat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Karjat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karjat Tehsil is 3.46 k (3,464) with 1.77 k (1,767) males and 1.70 k (1,697) females, which is 1.47% of Karjat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karjat

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	914
Urban Area	928
Rural Area	913

Sex Ratio by Religion in Karjat

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	912
Muslim	961
Buddhist	929
Jain	944

Karjat Area & Households

The Total Area of Karjat Tehsil is 1,491.84 Square KM, with a population density of 158 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karjat Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Karjat Tehsil are 120.The Total Number of households in Karjat Tehsil are 50.06 k(50,056).

Karjat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Karjat Tehsil, there are about 1.27 Lac (1,27,361) workers, making up nearly 54.01% of the Karjat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 71.22 k (71,216) are male workers, and about 56.15 k (56,145) are female workers.

Karjat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Karjat Census Frequently Asked Questions