Kurkheda Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kurkheda Tehsil has a population of 86.07 k (86,073) with 43.58 k (43,582) males and 42.49 k (42,491) females.The sex ratio in Kurkheda is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kurkheda Tehsil is 9.51 k (9,511) which is 11.05% of Kurkheda Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kurkheda Tehsil is 958 females for every 1000 males.

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

Kurkheda Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kurkheda Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 97.35 k (97,345), indicating a 13.1% increased from Kurkheda's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 49.47 k, and the estimated female population is 47.87 k.

Kurkheda Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kurkheda Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 98.09 k (98,086), projecting a 13.96% increased from Kurkheda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 49.85 k, and the estimated female population is 48.23 k.

Kurkheda Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kurkheda Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 73.48 k (73,478), accounting for 85.37% of the Kurkheda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 37.26 k (37,257), and the Hindu female population is around 36.22 k (36,221).

Kurkheda Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Kurkheda Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 7.82 k (7,824), accounting for 9.09% of the Kurkheda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 3.96 k (3,956), and the Buddhist female population is around 3.87 k (3,868).

Kurkheda Religion Wise Population

Kurkheda Urban Population

The Urban population of Kurkheda Tehsil is 7.43 k (7,430), with 3.80 k (3,798) being males and 3.63 k (3,632) being females, making up 8.63% of the Kurkheda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Kurkheda Rural Population

The Rural population of Kurkheda Tehsil is 78.64 k (78,643), with 39.78 k (39,784) being males and 38.86 k (38,859) being females, making up 91.37% of the Kurkheda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Kurkheda Literacy Rate

Kurkheda Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.46% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kurkheda Tehsil is 89.29 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kurkheda Tehsil is 73.45 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kurkheda Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.88%, while in the rural regions of Kurkheda Tehsil, it is around 80.47%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kurkheda

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	81.46	89.29	73.45
Urban Area	91.88	95.65	87.92
Rural Area	80.47	88.68	72.08

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kurkheda

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.11	89.05	72.96
Buddhist	86.06	93.69	78.19
Other religions and persuasions	72.9	79.97	66.12
Muslim	89.2	94	84.52

Kurkheda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kurkheda Tehsil is 8.96 k (8,963) with 4.54 k (4,537) males and 4.43 k (4,426) females, which is 10.41% of Kurkheda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Kurkheda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kurkheda Tehsil is 46.83 k (46,826) with 23.58 k (23,584) males and 23.24 k (23,242) females, which is 54.4% of Kurkheda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kurkheda

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	975
Urban Area	957
Rural Area	977

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kurkheda

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	973
Buddhist	978
Other religions and persuasions	1038
Muslim	1014

Kurkheda Area & Households

The Total Area of Kurkheda Tehsil is 839.68 Square KM, with a population density of 103 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kurkheda Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kurkheda Tehsil are 127.The Total Number of households in Kurkheda Tehsil are 20.14 k(20,136).

Kurkheda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kurkheda Tehsil, there are about 49.29 k (49,291) workers, making up nearly 57.27% of the Kurkheda Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 26.58 k (26,578) are male workers, and about 22.71 k (22,713) are female workers.

Kurkheda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kurkheda Census Frequently Asked Questions