Paithan Population
As per the 2011 Census, Paithan Tehsil has a population of 3.48 Lac (3,47,973) with 1.80 Lac (1,79,740) males and 1.68 Lac (1,68,233) females.The sex ratio in Paithan is 936, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Paithan Tehsil is 50.99 k (50,988) which is 14.65% of Paithan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Paithan Tehsil is 864 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Paithan Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Aurangabad District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Paithan Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Paithan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.94 Lac (3,93,542), indicating a 13.1% increased from Paithan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.90 Lac.
Paithan Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Paithan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.97 Lac (3,96,539), projecting a 13.96% increased from Paithan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.91 Lac.
Paithan Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Paithan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.72 Lac (2,72,205), accounting for 78.23% of the Paithan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.41 Lac (1,41,008), and the Hindu female population is around 1.31 Lac (1,31,197).
Paithan Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Paithan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 60.50 k (60,495), accounting for 17.38% of the Paithan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 30.81 k (30,806), and the Muslim female population is around 29.69 k (29,689).
Paithan Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,72,205 | 78.23% |
| Muslim | 60,495 | 17.38% |
| Buddhist | 12,535 | 3.6% |
| Jain | 1,496 | 0.43% |
| Religion not stated | 581 | 0.17% |
| Christian | 527 | 0.15% |
| Sikh | 74 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 60 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPaithan Urban Population
The Urban population of Paithan Tehsil is 53.04 k (53,043), with 27.38 k (27,376) being males and 25.67 k (25,667) being females, making up 15.24% of the Paithan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Paithan Rural Population
The Rural population of Paithan Tehsil is 2.95 Lac (2,94,930), with 1.52 Lac (1,52,364) being males and 1.43 Lac (1,42,566) being females, making up 84.76% of the Paithan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Paithan Literacy Rate
Paithan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.48% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Paithan Tehsil is 84.28 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Paithan Tehsil is 62.1 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Paithan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.88%, while in the rural regions of Paithan Tehsil, it is around 72.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Paithan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.48 | 84.28 | 62.1 |
| Urban Area | 80.88 | 88.51 | 72.89 |
| Rural Area | 72.14 | 83.52 | 60.14 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Paithan
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.4 | 84.37 | 61.81 |
| Muslim | 73.58 | 83.85 | 62.96 |
| Buddhist | 71.61 | 82.6 | 59.82 |
| Jain | 92.7 | 96.44 | 88.77 |
Paithan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Paithan Tehsil is 48.53 k (48,534) with 24.94 k (24,937) males and 23.60 k (23,597) females, which is 13.95% of Paithan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Paithan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Paithan Tehsil is 8.02 k (8,015) with 4.08 k (4,076) males and 3.94 k (3,939) females, which is 2.3% of Paithan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Paithan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 936 |
| Urban Area | 938 |
| Rural Area | 936 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Paithan
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 931 |
| Muslim | 964 |
| Buddhist | 929 |
| Jain | 923 |
Paithan Area & Households
The Total Area of Paithan Tehsil is 1,425.66 Square KM, with a population density of 244 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Paithan Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Paithan Tehsil are 189.The Total Number of households in Paithan Tehsil are 72.03 k(72,032).
Paithan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Paithan Tehsil, there are about 1.69 Lac (1,68,628) workers, making up nearly 48.46% of the Paithan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 99.23 k (99,225) are male workers, and about 69.40 k (69,403) are female workers.
Paithan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.94 Lac (3,93,542) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.97 Lac (3,96,539) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.99 Lac (3,99,273) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.02 Lac (4,01,824) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.04 Lac (4,04,374) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.07 Lac (4,06,921) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.09 Lac (4,09,471) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.12 Lac (4,11,720) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,760) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.16 Lac (4,15,799) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.18 Lac (4,17,836) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.20 Lac (4,19,875) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.22 Lac (4,21,912) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Paithan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.22 Lac (4,21,912), with a male population of 2.19 Lac (2,18,879) and a female population of 2.03 Lac (2,03,026). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Paithan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.