Bhandara Population in 2025
In 2025, Bhandara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.19 Lac (3,19,113), indicating a 13.96% increased from Bhandara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Bhandara Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Bhandara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.21 Lac (3,21,314), projecting a 14.74% increased from Bhandara's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.58 Lac.
Bhandara Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Bhandara Tehsil has a population of 2.80 Lac (2,80,030) with 1.42 Lac (1,41,834) males and 1.38 Lac (1,38,196) females.The sex ratio in Bhandara is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhandara Tehsil is 28.69 k (28,689) which is 10.24% of Bhandara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhandara Tehsil is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhandara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhandara District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Bhandara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhandara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.22 Lac (2,22,041), accounting for 79.29% of the Bhandara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.13 Lac (1,12,647), and the Hindu female population is around 1.09 Lac (1,09,394).
Bhandara Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Bhandara Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 43.16 k (43,162), accounting for 15.41% of the Bhandara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 21.67 k (21,670), and the Buddhist female population is around 21.49 k (21,492).
Bhandara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,22,041 | 79.29% |
| Buddhist | 43,162 | 15.41% |
| Muslim | 11,891 | 4.25% |
| Christian | 936 | 0.33% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 732 | 0.26% |
| Religion not stated | 574 | 0.2% |
| Jain | 402 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 292 | 0.1% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBhandara Urban Population
The Urban population of Bhandara Tehsil is 1.27 Lac (1,26,519), with 63.92 k (63,924) being males and 62.60 k (62,595) being females, making up 45.18% of the Bhandara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Bhandara Rural Population
The Rural population of Bhandara Tehsil is 1.54 Lac (1,53,511), with 77.91 k (77,910) being males and 75.60 k (75,601) being females, making up 54.82% of the Bhandara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Bhandara Literacy Rate
Bhandara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhandara Tehsil is 91.99 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhandara Tehsil is 82.22 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhandara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.53%, while in the rural regions of Bhandara Tehsil, it is around 83.52%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhandara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.16 | 91.99 | 82.22 |
| Urban Area | 91.53 | 94.37 | 88.64 |
| Rural Area | 83.52 | 90.01 | 76.85 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhandara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.44 | 91.45 | 81.3 |
| Buddhist | 89 | 93.74 | 84.25 |
| Muslim | 93.18 | 95.13 | 91.13 |
| Christian | 92.78 | 96.24 | 89.38 |
Bhandara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhandara Tehsil is 55.35 k (55,353) with 27.72 k (27,724) males and 27.63 k (27,629) females, which is 19.77% of Bhandara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Bhandara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhandara Tehsil is 15.68 k (15,677) with 7.88 k (7,880) males and 7.80 k (7,797) females, which is 5.6% of Bhandara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhandara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 975 |
| Urban Area | 980 |
| Rural Area | 971 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhandara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 972 |
| Buddhist | 992 |
| Muslim | 959 |
| Christian | 1018 |
Bhandara Area & Households
The Total Area of Bhandara Tehsil is 649.16 Square KM, with a population density of 431 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhandara Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhandara Tehsil are 166.The Total Number of households in Bhandara Tehsil are 64.27 k(64,274).
Bhandara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bhandara Tehsil, there are about 1.19 Lac (1,18,998) workers, making up nearly 42.49% of the Bhandara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 76.07 k (76,070) are male workers, and about 42.93 k (42,928) are female workers.
Bhandara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.19 Lac (3,19,113) | 13.96% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.21 Lac (3,21,314) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,366) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,419) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.27 Lac (3,27,468) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.30 Lac (3,29,521) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.31 Lac (3,31,330) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.33 Lac (3,32,972) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,613) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.36 Lac (3,36,252) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.38 Lac (3,37,893) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.40 Lac (3,39,532) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bhandara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.40 Lac (3,39,532), with a male population of 1.73 Lac (1,72,719) and a female population of 1.67 Lac (1,66,777). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Bhandara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.66%.