Pauni Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pauni Tehsil has a population of 1.55 Lac (1,54,588) with 77.85 k (77,848) males and 76.74 k (76,740) females.The sex ratio in Pauni is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pauni Tehsil is 16.49 k (16,490) which is 10.67% of Pauni Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pauni Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pauni Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhandara District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Pauni Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pauni Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.75 Lac (1,74,833), indicating a 13.1% increased from Pauni's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 88.36 k, and the estimated female population is 86.45 k.
Pauni Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pauni Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.76 Lac (1,76,164), projecting a 13.96% increased from Pauni's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 89.05 k, and the estimated female population is 87.10 k.
Pauni Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pauni Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.21 Lac (1,21,002), accounting for 78.27% of the Pauni Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 60.94 k (60,940), and the Hindu female population is around 60.06 k (60,062).
Pauni Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Pauni Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 29.43 k (29,428), accounting for 19.04% of the Pauni Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 14.77 k (14,772), and the Buddhist female population is around 14.66 k (14,656).
Pauni Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,21,002 | 78.27% |
| Buddhist | 29,428 | 19.04% |
| Muslim | 2,680 | 1.73% |
| Religion not stated | 586 | 0.38% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 509 | 0.33% |
| Sikh | 177 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 156 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 50 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPauni Urban Population
The Urban population of Pauni Tehsil is 22.82 k (22,821), with 11.51 k (11,514) being males and 11.31 k (11,307) being females, making up 14.76% of the Pauni total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 983 females for every 1000 males.
Pauni Rural Population
The Rural population of Pauni Tehsil is 1.32 Lac (1,31,767), with 66.33 k (66,334) being males and 65.43 k (65,433) being females, making up 85.24% of the Pauni total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Pauni Literacy Rate
Pauni Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.55% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pauni Tehsil is 89.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pauni Tehsil is 73.64 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pauni Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.07%, while in the rural regions of Pauni Tehsil, it is around 80.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pauni
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.55 | 89.38 | 73.64 |
| Urban Area | 86.07 | 92.02 | 80.04 |
| Rural Area | 80.76 | 88.91 | 72.52 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pauni
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.14 | 88.79 | 73.4 |
| Buddhist | 82.32 | 91.11 | 73.47 |
| Muslim | 90.19 | 94.43 | 85.78 |
| Religion not stated | 84.57 | 92.57 | 75.72 |
Pauni Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pauni Tehsil is 31.48 k (31,476) with 15.79 k (15,788) males and 15.69 k (15,688) females, which is 20.36% of Pauni Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Pauni Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pauni Tehsil is 10.17 k (10,167) with 5.14 k (5,144) males and 5.02 k (5,023) females, which is 6.58% of Pauni Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pauni
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 986 |
| Urban Area | 983 |
| Rural Area | 987 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pauni
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 986 |
| Buddhist | 993 |
| Muslim | 971 |
| Religion not stated | 861 |
Pauni Area & Households
The Total Area of Pauni Tehsil is 662.15 Square KM, with a population density of 233 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pauni Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Pauni Tehsil are 156.The Total Number of households in Pauni Tehsil are 36.88 k(36,875).
Pauni Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pauni Tehsil, there are about 80.60 k (80,598) workers, making up nearly 52.14% of the Pauni Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.17 k (45,172) are male workers, and about 35.43 k (35,426) are female workers.
Pauni - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,833) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,164) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.77 Lac (1,77,379) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.79 Lac (1,78,512) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.80 Lac (1,79,645) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.81 Lac (1,80,776) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.82 Lac (1,81,909) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.83 Lac (1,82,908) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.84 Lac (1,83,814) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,720) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,625) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,531) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,436) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pauni Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.87 Lac (1,87,436), with a male population of 94.80 k (94,800) and a female population of 92.61 k (92,611). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Pauni Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.