Lonar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Lonar Tehsil has a population of 1.52 Lac (1,52,351) with 79.27 k (79,269) males and 73.08 k (73,082) females.The sex ratio in Lonar is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lonar Tehsil is 20.51 k (20,506) which is 13.46% of Lonar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lonar Tehsil is 809 females for every 1000 males.

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

Lonar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Lonar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.72 Lac (1,72,303), indicating a 13.1% increased from Lonar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 89.97 k, and the estimated female population is 82.33 k.

Lonar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Lonar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.74 Lac (1,73,615), projecting a 13.96% increased from Lonar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 90.67 k, and the estimated female population is 82.94 k.

Lonar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Lonar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.18 Lac (1,18,370), accounting for 77.7% of the Lonar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 61.73 k (61,733), and the Hindu female population is around 56.64 k (56,637).

Lonar Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Lonar Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 17.73 k (17,731), accounting for 11.64% of the Lonar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 9.16 k (9,162), and the Buddhist female population is around 8.57 k (8,569).

Lonar Religion Wise Population

Lonar Urban Population

The Urban population of Lonar Tehsil is 23.42 k (23,416), with 12.11 k (12,114) being males and 11.30 k (11,302) being females, making up 15.37% of the Lonar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Lonar Rural Population

The Rural population of Lonar Tehsil is 1.29 Lac (1,28,935), with 67.16 k (67,155) being males and 61.78 k (61,780) being females, making up 84.63% of the Lonar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Lonar Literacy Rate

Lonar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.29% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lonar Tehsil is 88.02 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lonar Tehsil is 67.94 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Lonar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86%, while in the rural regions of Lonar Tehsil, it is around 76.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lonar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.29	88.02	67.94
Urban Area	86	92.96	78.62
Rural Area	76.89	87.13	66.01

Literacy Rate by Religion in Lonar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	77.83	87.94	67.07
Buddhist	76	85.45	65.93
Muslim	83.84	91.46	75.81
Jain	96.19	98.33	93.99

Lonar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lonar Tehsil is 27.30 k (27,304) with 14.14 k (14,143) males and 13.16 k (13,161) females, which is 17.92% of Lonar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Lonar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lonar Tehsil is 5.96 k (5,963) with 3.08 k (3,077) males and 2.89 k (2,886) females, which is 3.91% of Lonar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lonar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	922
Urban Area	933
Rural Area	920

Sex Ratio by Religion in Lonar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	918
Buddhist	936
Muslim	942
Jain	961

Lonar Area & Households

The Total Area of Lonar Tehsil is 663.61 Square KM, with a population density of 230 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Lonar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Lonar Tehsil are 90.The Total Number of households in Lonar Tehsil are 33.08 k(33,081).

Lonar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Lonar Tehsil, there are about 78.50 k (78,501) workers, making up nearly 51.53% of the Lonar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.64 k (43,643) are male workers, and about 34.86 k (34,858) are female workers.

Lonar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Lonar Census Frequently Asked Questions