Salekasa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Salekasa Tehsil has a population of 90.68 k (90,679) with 45.20 k (45,201) males and 45.48 k (45,478) females.The sex ratio in Salekasa is 1007, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Salekasa Tehsil is 9.56 k (9,557) which is 10.54% of Salekasa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Salekasa Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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

Salekasa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Salekasa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.03 Lac (1,02,554), indicating a 13.1% increased from Salekasa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 51.31 k, and the estimated female population is 51.24 k.

Salekasa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Salekasa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.03 Lac (1,03,335), projecting a 13.96% increased from Salekasa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 51.70 k, and the estimated female population is 51.62 k.

Salekasa Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Salekasa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 84.46 k (84,463), accounting for 93.15% of the Salekasa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 42.09 k (42,085), and the Hindu female population is around 42.38 k (42,378).

Salekasa Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Salekasa Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 4.16 k (4,164), accounting for 4.59% of the Salekasa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 2.06 k (2,061), and the Buddhist female population is around 2.10 k (2,103).

Salekasa Religion Wise Population

Salekasa Urban Population

The Urban population of Salekasa Tehsil is 5.20 k (5,197), with 2.60 k (2,603) being males and 2.59 k (2,594) being females, making up 5.73% of the Salekasa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Salekasa Rural Population

The Rural population of Salekasa Tehsil is 85.48 k (85,482), with 42.60 k (42,598) being males and 42.88 k (42,884) being females, making up 94.27% of the Salekasa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1007 females for every 1000 males.

Salekasa Literacy Rate

Salekasa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.26% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Salekasa Tehsil is 89.76 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Salekasa Tehsil is 74.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Salekasa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.15%, while in the rural regions of Salekasa Tehsil, it is around 81.72%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Salekasa

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.26	89.76	74.84
Urban Area	91.15	95.25	87.11
Rural Area	81.72	89.43	74.1

Literacy Rate by Religion in Salekasa

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.99	89.49	74.59
Buddhist	87.5	94.19	80.97
Other religions and persuasions	80.45	93.56	66.15
Muslim	81.31	89.09	74.26

Salekasa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Salekasa Tehsil is 6.75 k (6,747) with 3.34 k (3,337) males and 3.41 k (3,410) females, which is 7.44% of Salekasa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

Salekasa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Salekasa Tehsil is 23.99 k (23,990) with 11.77 k (11,769) males and 12.22 k (12,221) females, which is 26.46% of Salekasa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1039 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Salekasa

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1007
Urban Area	997
Rural Area	1007

Sex Ratio by Religion in Salekasa

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1007
Buddhist	1021
Other religions and persuasions	926
Muslim	1061

Salekasa Area & Households

The Total Area of Salekasa Tehsil is 450.88 Square KM, with a population density of 201 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Salekasa Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Salekasa Tehsil are 91.The Total Number of households in Salekasa Tehsil are 20.03 k(20,026).

Salekasa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Salekasa Tehsil, there are about 50.79 k (50,791) workers, making up nearly 56.01% of the Salekasa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 26.85 k (26,846) are male workers, and about 23.95 k (23,945) are female workers.

Salekasa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Salekasa Census Frequently Asked Questions