Desaiganj (Vadasa) Population

As per the 2011 Census, Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil has a population of 83.61 k (83,607) with 42.01 k (42,014) males and 41.59 k (41,593) females.The sex ratio in Desaiganj (Vadasa) is 990, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil is 9.12 k (9,124) which is 10.91% of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.

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

83.61 k

Toatl Population

42.01 k

Male Population

41.59 k

Female Population

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 94.56 k (94,556), indicating a 13.1% increased from Desaiganj (Vadasa)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 47.69 k, and the estimated female population is 46.86 k.

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 95.28 k (95,276), projecting a 13.96% increased from Desaiganj (Vadasa)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 48.06 k, and the estimated female population is 47.21 k.

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 64.66 k (64,660), accounting for 77.34% of the Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 32.38 k (32,383), and the Hindu female population is around 32.28 k (32,277).

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 13.45 k (13,448), accounting for 16.08% of the Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 6.88 k (6,878), and the Buddhist female population is around 6.57 k (6,570).

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu64,66077.34%
Buddhist13,44816.08%
Muslim4,7345.66%
Religion not stated3190.38%
Sikh2140.26%
Christian980.12%
Other religions and persuasions720.09%
Jain620.07%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Desaiganj (Vadasa) Urban Population

The Urban population of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil is 28.78 k (28,781), with 14.39 k (14,388) being males and 14.39 k (14,393) being females, making up 34.42% of the Desaiganj (Vadasa) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1001 females for every 1000 males.

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Rural Population

The Rural population of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil is 54.83 k (54,826), with 27.63 k (27,626) being males and 27.20 k (27,200) being females, making up 65.58% of the Desaiganj (Vadasa) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Literacy Rate

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.84% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil is 90.13 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil is 75.5 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.38%, while in the rural regions of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil, it is around 79.92%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Desaiganj (Vadasa)

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.84 90.13 75.5
Urban Area 88.38 93.58 83.22
Rural Area 79.92 88.33 71.39

Literacy Rate by Religion in Desaiganj (Vadasa)

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 81.53 89.07 73.98
Buddhist 85.49 93.29 77.39
Muslim 92.69 95.48 89.93
Religion not stated 80.07 84.44 76.03

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil is 14.14 k (14,138) with 7.21 k (7,208) males and 6.93 k (6,930) females, which is 16.91% of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil is 7.20 k (7,199) with 3.56 k (3,561) males and 3.64 k (3,638) females, which is 8.61% of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Desaiganj (Vadasa)

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 990
Urban Area 1001
Rural Area 985

Sex Ratio by Religion in Desaiganj (Vadasa)

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 997
Buddhist 956
Muslim 1000
Religion not stated 1019

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Area & Households

The Total Area of Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil is 262.74 Square KM, with a population density of 318 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil are 36.The Total Number of households in Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil are 20.17 k(20,167).

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil, there are about 43.56 k (43,559) workers, making up nearly 52.1% of the Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 25.24 k (25,243) are male workers, and about 18.32 k (18,316) are female workers.

Desaiganj (Vadasa) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 94.56 k (94,556) 13.1%
2025 95.28 k (95,276) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 95.93 k (95,933) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 96.55 k (96,546) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 97.16 k (97,159) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 97.77 k (97,771) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 98.38 k (98,384) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 98.92 k (98,924) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 99.41 k (99,414) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 99.90 k (99,904) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 1.00 Lac (1,00,393) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 1.01 Lac (1,00,883) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 1.01 Lac (1,01,373) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.01 Lac (1,01,373), with a male population of 51.16 k (51,163) and a female population of 50.20 k (50,195). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Desaiganj (Vadasa) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Desaiganj (Vadasa) Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Desaiganj (Vadasa) is 83.61 k (83,607).

The estimated population of Desaiganj (Vadasa) in 2024 is approximately 94.56 k (94,556).

Hindu constitute 77.34% of Desaiganj (Vadasa) population, amounting to approximately 64.66 k (64,660) people.

Buddhist constitute 16.08% of Desaiganj (Vadasa) population, totaling around 13.45 k (13,448) people.

Hindu: 77.34%, Buddhist: 16.08%, Muslim: 5.66%, Religion not stated: 0.38%, Sikh: 0.26%, Christian: 0.12%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.09%, Jain: 0.07%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Desaiganj (Vadasa) is 14.14 k (16.91%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 7.20 k (8.61%).

In Desaiganj (Vadasa), 28.78 k (34.42%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 54.83 k (65.58%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Desaiganj (Vadasa) is 82.84%, with male literacy at 90.13% and female literacy at 75.5%.

The sex ratio in Desaiganj (Vadasa) is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Desaiganj (Vadasa) population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.