Rahta Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rahta Tehsil has a population of 3.20 Lac (3,20,485) with 1.65 Lac (1,65,167) males and 1.55 Lac (1,55,318) females.The sex ratio in Rahta is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rahta Tehsil is 39.89 k (39,894) which is 12.45% of Rahta Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rahta Tehsil is 845 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rahta Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ahmadnagar District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Rahta Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rahta Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.62 Lac (3,62,455), indicating a 13.1% increased from Rahta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.75 Lac.
Rahta Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rahta Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.65 Lac (3,65,214), projecting a 13.96% increased from Rahta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.76 Lac.
Rahta Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rahta Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.84 Lac (2,83,571), accounting for 88.48% of the Rahta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.47 Lac (1,46,724), and the Hindu female population is around 1.37 Lac (1,36,847).
Rahta Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rahta Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 26.04 k (26,041), accounting for 8.13% of the Rahta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.26 k (13,260), and the Muslim female population is around 12.78 k (12,781).
Rahta Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,83,571 | 88.48% |
| Muslim | 26,041 | 8.13% |
| Religion not stated | 2,988 | 0.93% |
| Buddhist | 2,924 | 0.91% |
| Jain | 2,734 | 0.85% |
| Christian | 1,897 | 0.59% |
| Sikh | 239 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 91 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRahta Urban Population
The Urban population of Rahta Tehsil is 58.34 k (58,339), with 30.19 k (30,189) being males and 28.15 k (28,150) being females, making up 18.2% of the Rahta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Rahta Rural Population
The Rural population of Rahta Tehsil is 2.62 Lac (2,62,146), with 1.35 Lac (1,34,978) being males and 1.27 Lac (1,27,168) being females, making up 81.8% of the Rahta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Rahta Literacy Rate
Rahta Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.08% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rahta Tehsil is 88.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rahta Tehsil is 75.13 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rahta Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.21%, while in the rural regions of Rahta Tehsil, it is around 81.62%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rahta
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.08 | 88.72 | 75.13 |
| Urban Area | 84.21 | 90.15 | 77.93 |
| Rural Area | 81.62 | 88.41 | 74.52 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rahta
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.91 | 88.69 | 74.75 |
| Muslim | 80.8 | 87.19 | 74.16 |
| Religion not stated | 90.93 | 95.21 | 88.24 |
| Buddhist | 81.19 | 88.69 | 73.43 |
Rahta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rahta Tehsil is 54.92 k (54,918) with 27.85 k (27,854) males and 27.06 k (27,064) females, which is 17.14% of Rahta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Rahta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rahta Tehsil is 20.13 k (20,130) with 10.17 k (10,166) males and 9.96 k (9,964) females, which is 6.28% of Rahta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rahta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 941 |
| Urban Area | 933 |
| Rural Area | 943 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rahta
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 933 |
| Muslim | 964 |
| Religion not stated | 1539 |
| Buddhist | 967 |
Rahta Area & Households
The Total Area of Rahta Tehsil is 649.72 Square KM, with a population density of 493 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rahta Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Rahta Tehsil are 58.The Total Number of households in Rahta Tehsil are 64.71 k(64,711).
Rahta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rahta Tehsil, there are about 1.42 Lac (1,42,063) workers, making up nearly 44.33% of the Rahta Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 91.57 k (91,568) are male workers, and about 50.50 k (50,495) are female workers.
Rahta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.62 Lac (3,62,455) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.65 Lac (3,65,214) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.68 Lac (3,67,733) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.70 Lac (3,70,082) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,431) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,777) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,125) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.79 Lac (3,79,196) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.81 Lac (3,81,075) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.83 Lac (3,82,953) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.85 Lac (3,84,829) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.87 Lac (3,86,707) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.89 Lac (3,88,583) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rahta Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.89 Lac (3,88,583), with a male population of 2.01 Lac (2,01,133) and a female population of 1.87 Lac (1,87,440). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Rahta Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.