Aheri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Aheri Tehsil has a population of 1.17 Lac (1,16,992) with 58.92 k (58,916) males and 58.08 k (58,076) females.The sex ratio in Aheri is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Aheri Tehsil is 12.99 k (12,991) which is 11.1% of Aheri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Aheri Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.

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

Aheri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Aheri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.32 Lac (1,32,313), indicating a 13.1% increased from Aheri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 66.87 k, and the estimated female population is 65.43 k.

Aheri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Aheri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.33 Lac (1,33,321), projecting a 13.96% increased from Aheri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 67.39 k, and the estimated female population is 65.91 k.

Aheri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Aheri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,01,776), accounting for 86.99% of the Aheri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 51.30 k (51,298), and the Hindu female population is around 50.48 k (50,478).

Aheri Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Aheri Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 9.40 k (9,397), accounting for 8.03% of the Aheri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 4.73 k (4,725), and the Buddhist female population is around 4.67 k (4,672).

Aheri Religion Wise Population

Aheri Urban Population

The Urban population of Aheri Tehsil is 14.61 k (14,609), with 7.60 k (7,599) being males and 7.01 k (7,010) being females, making up 12.49% of the Aheri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Aheri Rural Population

The Rural population of Aheri Tehsil is 1.02 Lac (1,02,383), with 51.32 k (51,317) being males and 51.07 k (51,066) being females, making up 87.51% of the Aheri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Aheri Literacy Rate

Aheri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Aheri Tehsil is 77.58 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Aheri Tehsil is 62.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Aheri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.16%, while in the rural regions of Aheri Tehsil, it is around 67.7%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Aheri

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	70.05	77.58	62.45
Urban Area	86.16	91.95	79.92
Rural Area	67.7	75.4	60

Literacy Rate by Religion in Aheri

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	68.91	76.37	61.38
Buddhist	76.19	84.46	67.83
Muslim	87.54	94.24	80.81
Other religions and persuasions	60.53	69.94	52.32

Aheri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Aheri Tehsil is 16.68 k (16,683) with 8.42 k (8,420) males and 8.26 k (8,263) females, which is 14.26% of Aheri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Aheri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Aheri Tehsil is 58.23 k (58,233) with 29.11 k (29,109) males and 29.12 k (29,124) females, which is 49.78% of Aheri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Aheri

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	986
Urban Area	923
Rural Area	996

Sex Ratio by Religion in Aheri

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	985
Buddhist	989
Muslim	999
Other religions and persuasions	1153

Aheri Area & Households

The Total Area of Aheri Tehsil is 2,282.7 Square KM, with a population density of 51 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Aheri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Aheri Tehsil are 183.The Total Number of households in Aheri Tehsil are 26.45 k(26,446).

Aheri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Aheri Tehsil, there are about 56.54 k (56,538) workers, making up nearly 48.33% of the Aheri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.78 k (32,782) are male workers, and about 23.76 k (23,756) are female workers.

Aheri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Aheri Census Frequently Asked Questions