Chikhli Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chikhli Tehsil has a population of 2.85 Lac (2,85,321) with 1.48 Lac (1,47,505) males and 1.38 Lac (1,37,816) females.The sex ratio in Chikhli is 935, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chikhli Tehsil is 35.37 k (35,371) which is 12.4% of Chikhli Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chikhli Tehsil is 823 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chikhli Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Buldana District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Chikhli Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chikhli Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.23 Lac (3,22,686), indicating a 13.1% increased from Chikhli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.55 Lac.
Chikhli Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chikhli Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.25 Lac (3,25,143), projecting a 13.96% increased from Chikhli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.56 Lac.
Chikhli Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chikhli Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.02 Lac (2,02,070), accounting for 70.82% of the Chikhli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.05 Lac (1,04,930), and the Hindu female population is around 97.14 k (97,140).
Chikhli Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Chikhli Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 42.74 k (42,737), accounting for 14.98% of the Chikhli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 21.74 k (21,744), and the Buddhist female population is around 20.99 k (20,993).
Chikhli Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,02,070 | 70.82% |
| Buddhist | 42,737 | 14.98% |
| Muslim | 38,603 | 13.53% |
| Jain | 1,070 | 0.38% |
| Christian | 440 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 299 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 53 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 49 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChikhli Urban Population
The Urban population of Chikhli Tehsil is 57.89 k (57,889), with 29.98 k (29,977) being males and 27.91 k (27,912) being females, making up 20.29% of the Chikhli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Chikhli Rural Population
The Rural population of Chikhli Tehsil is 2.27 Lac (2,27,432), with 1.18 Lac (1,17,528) being males and 1.10 Lac (1,09,904) being females, making up 79.71% of the Chikhli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Chikhli Literacy Rate
Chikhli Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.95% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chikhli Tehsil is 91.82 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chikhli Tehsil is 75.67 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chikhli Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.28%, while in the rural regions of Chikhli Tehsil, it is around 82.58%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chikhli
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.95 | 91.82 | 75.67 |
| Urban Area | 89.28 | 94.22 | 84.08 |
| Rural Area | 82.58 | 91.2 | 73.52 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chikhli
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.61 | 92.64 | 76.13 |
| Buddhist | 80.66 | 89.46 | 71.61 |
| Muslim | 83.83 | 89.94 | 77.42 |
| Jain | 94.79 | 96.73 | 92.77 |
Chikhli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chikhli Tehsil is 57.53 k (57,532) with 29.27 k (29,266) males and 28.27 k (28,266) females, which is 20.16% of Chikhli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Chikhli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chikhli Tehsil is 7.86 k (7,863) with 3.96 k (3,962) males and 3.90 k (3,901) females, which is 2.76% of Chikhli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chikhli
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 935 |
| Urban Area | 932 |
| Rural Area | 936 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chikhli
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 926 |
| Buddhist | 966 |
| Muslim | 946 |
| Jain | 915 |
Chikhli Area & Households
The Total Area of Chikhli Tehsil is 1,113 Square KM, with a population density of 256 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chikhli Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chikhli Tehsil are 145.The Total Number of households in Chikhli Tehsil are 62.74 k(62,739).
Chikhli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chikhli Tehsil, there are about 1.40 Lac (1,39,633) workers, making up nearly 48.94% of the Chikhli Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 81.32 k (81,318) are male workers, and about 58.32 k (58,315) are female workers.
Chikhli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,686) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,143) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.27 Lac (3,27,385) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,476) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,567) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,656) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.36 Lac (3,35,747) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.38 Lac (3,37,591) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.39 Lac (3,39,263) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,935) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.43 Lac (3,42,605) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.44 Lac (3,44,277) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.46 Lac (3,45,947) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chikhli Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.46 Lac (3,45,947), with a male population of 1.80 Lac (1,79,625) and a female population of 1.66 Lac (1,66,318). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Chikhli Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.