Tumsar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Tumsar Tehsil has a population of 2.26 Lac (2,26,108) with 1.14 Lac (1,13,521) males and 1.13 Lac (1,12,587) females.The sex ratio in Tumsar is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tumsar Tehsil is 23.80 k (23,803) which is 10.53% of Tumsar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tumsar Tehsil is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Tumsar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhandara District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.

Tumsar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Tumsar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.56 Lac (2,55,719), indicating a 13.1% increased from Tumsar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.27 Lac.

Tumsar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Tumsar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.58 Lac (2,57,665), projecting a 13.96% increased from Tumsar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.28 Lac.

Tumsar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Tumsar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.05 Lac (2,04,926), accounting for 90.63% of the Tumsar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.03 Lac (1,02,878), and the Hindu female population is around 1.02 Lac (1,02,048).

Tumsar Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Tumsar Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 13.95 k (13,945), accounting for 6.17% of the Tumsar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 6.94 k (6,939), and the Buddhist female population is around 7.01 k (7,006).

Tumsar Religion Wise Population

Tumsar Urban Population

The Urban population of Tumsar Tehsil is 49.22 k (49,221), with 24.72 k (24,715) being males and 24.51 k (24,506) being females, making up 21.77% of the Tumsar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Tumsar Rural Population

The Rural population of Tumsar Tehsil is 1.77 Lac (1,76,887), with 88.81 k (88,806) being males and 88.08 k (88,081) being females, making up 78.23% of the Tumsar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Tumsar Literacy Rate

Tumsar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.49% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tumsar Tehsil is 89.75 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tumsar Tehsil is 77.21 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Tumsar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.45%, while in the rural regions of Tumsar Tehsil, it is around 81.52%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tumsar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	83.49	89.75	77.21
Urban Area	90.45	94.77	86.13
Rural Area	81.52	88.33	74.68

Literacy Rate by Religion in Tumsar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	83.02	89.4	76.62
Buddhist	88.27	93.75	82.89
Muslim	88.38	93.07	83.56
Other religions and persuasions	76.62	80.72	72.8

Tumsar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tumsar Tehsil is 25.81 k (25,814) with 12.88 k (12,878) males and 12.94 k (12,936) females, which is 11.42% of Tumsar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Tumsar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Tumsar Tehsil is 25.09 k (25,087) with 12.47 k (12,468) males and 12.62 k (12,619) females, which is 11.1% of Tumsar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tumsar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	992
Urban Area	992
Rural Area	992

Sex Ratio by Religion in Tumsar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	992
Buddhist	1010
Muslim	968
Other religions and persuasions	1020

Tumsar Area & Households

The Total Area of Tumsar Tehsil is 837.57 Square KM, with a population density of 270 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tumsar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Tumsar Tehsil are 148.The Total Number of households in Tumsar Tehsil are 49.96 k(49,962).

Tumsar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Tumsar Tehsil, there are about 1.08 Lac (1,07,943) workers, making up nearly 47.74% of the Tumsar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.19 k (63,193) are male workers, and about 44.75 k (44,750) are female workers.

Tumsar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Tumsar Census Frequently Asked Questions