Rajura Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajura Tehsil has a population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,408) with 71.14 k (71,136) males and 67.27 k (67,272) females.The sex ratio in Rajura is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajura Tehsil is 14.53 k (14,525) which is 10.49% of Rajura Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajura Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.

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

Rajura Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajura Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,56,534), indicating a 13.1% increased from Rajura's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 80.74 k, and the estimated female population is 75.79 k.

Rajura Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajura Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.58 Lac (1,57,726), projecting a 13.96% increased from Rajura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 81.37 k, and the estimated female population is 76.35 k.

Rajura Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajura Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.15 Lac (1,15,480), accounting for 83.43% of the Rajura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 59.35 k (59,353), and the Hindu female population is around 56.13 k (56,127).

Rajura Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Rajura Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 14.52 k (14,522), accounting for 10.49% of the Rajura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 7.59 k (7,587), and the Buddhist female population is around 6.94 k (6,935).

Rajura Religion Wise Population

Rajura Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajura Tehsil is 38.93 k (38,933), with 20.17 k (20,165) being males and 18.77 k (18,768) being females, making up 28.13% of the Rajura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Rajura Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajura Tehsil is 99.48 k (99,475), with 50.97 k (50,971) being males and 48.50 k (48,504) being females, making up 71.87% of the Rajura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Rajura Literacy Rate

Rajura Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajura Tehsil is 85.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajura Tehsil is 72.4 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajura Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.8%, while in the rural regions of Rajura Tehsil, it is around 75.38%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajura

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.91	85.07	72.4
Urban Area	87.8	91.51	83.8
Rural Area	75.38	82.48	67.95

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajura

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	77.93	84.17	71.35
Buddhist	83.73	89.79	77.11
Muslim	84.87	90.19	79.65
Christian	86.1	89.06	83.27

Rajura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajura Tehsil is 22.39 k (22,388) with 11.57 k (11,567) males and 10.82 k (10,821) females, which is 16.18% of Rajura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Rajura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajura Tehsil is 26.61 k (26,608) with 13.57 k (13,572) males and 13.04 k (13,036) females, which is 19.22% of Rajura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajura

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	946
Urban Area	931
Rural Area	952

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajura

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	946
Buddhist	915
Muslim	1018
Christian	1068

Rajura Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajura Tehsil is 894.92 Square KM, with a population density of 155 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajura Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajura Tehsil are 108.The Total Number of households in Rajura Tehsil are 33.02 k(33,018).

Rajura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajura Tehsil, there are about 65.62 k (65,615) workers, making up nearly 47.41% of the Rajura Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 40.46 k (40,461) are male workers, and about 25.15 k (25,154) are female workers.

Rajura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Rajura Census Frequently Asked Questions