Aurangabad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Aurangabad District has a population of 37.01 Lac (37,01,282) with 19.24 Lac (19,24,469) males and 17.77 Lac (17,76,813) females.The sex ratio in Aurangabad is 924, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Aurangabad District is 5.33 Lac (5,32,659) which is 14.39% of Aurangabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Aurangabad District is 858 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Aurangabad District is listed as part of MAHARASHTRA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Aurangabad Population Census 2011
- Aurangabad Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Aurangabad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Aurangabad District current estimated population is projected to be 41.86 Lac (41,85,985), indicating a 13.1% increased from Aurangabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.02 Lac.
Aurangabad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Aurangabad District estimated population is projected to be 42.18 Lac (42,17,855), projecting a 13.96% increased from Aurangabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 20.17 Lac.
Aurangabad Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Aurangabad District, with a total Hindu population of 25.45 Lac (25,45,438), accounting for 68.77% of the Aurangabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.30 Lac (13,30,002), and the Hindu female population is around 12.15 Lac (12,15,436).
Aurangabad Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Aurangabad District, with a total Muslim population of 7.87 Lac (7,86,677), accounting for 21.25% of the Aurangabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.05 Lac (4,04,506), and the Muslim female population is around 3.82 Lac (3,82,171).
Aurangabad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 25,45,438 | 68.77% |
| Muslim | 7,86,677 | 21.25% |
| Buddhist | 3,09,093 | 8.35% |
| Jain | 30,981 | 0.84% |
| Christian | 15,991 | 0.43% |
| Religion not stated | 6,955 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 5,142 | 0.14% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,005 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAurangabad Urban Population
The Urban population of Aurangabad District is 16.20 Lac (16,20,170), with 8.43 Lac (8,42,644) being males and 7.78 Lac (7,77,526) being females, making up 43.77% of the Aurangabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Aurangabad Rural Population
The Rural population of Aurangabad District is 20.81 Lac (20,81,112), with 10.82 Lac (10,81,825) being males and 9.99 Lac (9,99,287) being females, making up 56.23% of the Aurangabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Aurangabad Literacy Rate
Aurangabad District has a literacy rate of 79.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Aurangabad District is 87.37 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Aurangabad District is 70.08 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Aurangabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.84%, while in the rural regions of Aurangabad District, it is around 72.87%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Aurangabad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.02 | 87.37 | 70.08 |
| Urban Area | 86.84 | 91.83 | 81.49 |
| Rural Area | 72.87 | 83.86 | 61.15 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Aurangabad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.59 | 87.53 | 68.97 |
| Muslim | 79.43 | 86.12 | 72.37 |
| Buddhist | 79.23 | 87.86 | 70.18 |
| Jain | 95.34 | 97.16 | 93.43 |
Aurangabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Aurangabad District is 5.39 Lac (5,39,368) with 2.77 Lac (2,77,228) males and 2.62 Lac (2,62,140) females, which is 14.57% of Aurangabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Aurangabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Aurangabad District is 1.43 Lac (1,43,366) with 73.88 k (73,876) males and 69.49 k (69,490) females, which is 3.87% of Aurangabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Aurangabad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 924 |
| Urban Area | 923 |
| Rural Area | 924 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Aurangabad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 914 |
| Muslim | 945 |
| Buddhist | 945 |
| Jain | 947 |
Aurangabad Area & Households
The Total Area of Aurangabad District is 10,130.9 Square KM, with a population density of 365 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Aurangabad District are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Aurangabad District are 1,356.The Total Number of households in Aurangabad District are 7.52 Lac(7,51,915).
Aurangabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Aurangabad District, there are about 15.75 Lac (15,75,079) workers, making up nearly 42.55% of the Aurangabad District total population. Out of these, around 10.16 Lac (10,15,864) are male workers, and about 5.59 Lac (5,59,215) are female workers.
Aurangabad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Aurangabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,44,492, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 37,01,282 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 39.56% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 22.39%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Aurangabad District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,44,492 to 37,01,282.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 39.56%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.44 Lac | - | - | 2.22 Lac | 2.22 Lac |
| 1911 | 5.33 Lac | 88.84 k | 19.98663643 | 2.68 Lac | 2.65 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.37 Lac | -96.41 k | -18.07695409 | 2.19 Lac | 2.17 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.80 Lac | 1.43 Lac | 32.71438086 | 2.95 Lac | 2.85 Lac |
| 1941 | 6.56 Lac | 76.43 k | 13.18118088 | 3.35 Lac | 3.21 Lac |
| 1951 | 7.15 Lac | 58.61 k | 8.929755032 | 3.62 Lac | 3.53 Lac |
| 1961 | 9.43 Lac | 2.28 Lac | 31.92053647 | 4.82 Lac | 4.61 Lac |
| 1971 | 12.41 Lac | 2.98 Lac | 31.60911131 | 6.42 Lac | 6.00 Lac |
| 1981 | 15.90 Lac | 3.49 Lac | 28.08253337 | 8.21 Lac | 7.68 Lac |
| 1991 | 22.19 Lac | 6.29 Lac | 39.55712645 | 11.54 Lac | 10.65 Lac |
| 2001 | 29.03 Lac | 6.84 Lac | 30.82945892 | 15.08 Lac | 13.94 Lac |
| 2011 | 37.01 Lac | 7.99 Lac | 27.51600116 | 19.24 Lac | 17.77 Lac |
Aurangabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.86 Lac (41,85,985) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 42.18 Lac (42,17,855) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 42.47 Lac (42,46,945) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 42.74 Lac (42,74,071) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 43.01 Lac (43,01,197) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 43.28 Lac (43,28,290) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 43.55 Lac (43,55,416) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 43.79 Lac (43,79,335) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 44.01 Lac (44,01,030) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 44.23 Lac (44,22,724) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 44.44 Lac (44,44,386) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 44.66 Lac (44,66,080) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 44.88 Lac (44,87,742) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Aurangabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 44.88 Lac (44,87,742), with a male population of 23.44 Lac (23,43,527) and a female population of 21.44 Lac (21,44,277). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Aurangabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.