Gadhinglaj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gadhinglaj Tehsil has a population of 2.26 Lac (2,25,734) with 1.11 Lac (1,10,727) males and 1.15 Lac (1,15,007) females.The sex ratio in Gadhinglaj is 1039, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gadhinglaj Tehsil is 22.76 k (22,764) which is 10.08% of Gadhinglaj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gadhinglaj Tehsil is 895 females for every 1000 males.

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

Gadhinglaj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gadhinglaj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.55 Lac (2,55,296), indicating a 13.1% increased from Gadhinglaj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.30 Lac.

Gadhinglaj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gadhinglaj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,57,239), projecting a 13.96% increased from Gadhinglaj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.31 Lac.

Gadhinglaj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gadhinglaj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.10 Lac (2,09,660), accounting for 92.88% of the Gadhinglaj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.03 Lac (1,02,679), and the Hindu female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,06,981).

Gadhinglaj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gadhinglaj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.04 k (12,044), accounting for 5.34% of the Gadhinglaj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.02 k (6,024), and the Muslim female population is around 6.02 k (6,020).

Gadhinglaj Religion Wise Population

Gadhinglaj Urban Population

The Urban population of Gadhinglaj Tehsil is 27.19 k (27,185), with 13.62 k (13,618) being males and 13.57 k (13,567) being females, making up 12.04% of the Gadhinglaj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Gadhinglaj Rural Population

The Rural population of Gadhinglaj Tehsil is 1.99 Lac (1,98,549), with 97.11 k (97,109) being males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,440) being females, making up 87.96% of the Gadhinglaj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1045 females for every 1000 males.

Gadhinglaj Literacy Rate

Gadhinglaj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gadhinglaj Tehsil is 85.2 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gadhinglaj Tehsil is 68.49 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gadhinglaj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.36%, while in the rural regions of Gadhinglaj Tehsil, it is around 74.87%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gadhinglaj

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	76.62	85.2	68.49
Urban Area	89.36	93.74	85.03
Rural Area	74.87	83.99	66.28

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gadhinglaj

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	76.18	84.9	67.95
Muslim	81.89	88.68	75.16
Jain	86.43	92.15	80.72
Christian	88.89	93.45	84.15

Gadhinglaj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gadhinglaj Tehsil is 22.57 k (22,569) with 11.06 k (11,064) males and 11.51 k (11,505) females, which is 10% of Gadhinglaj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Gadhinglaj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gadhinglaj Tehsil is 1.63 k (1,625) with 815 (815) males and 810 (810) females, which is 0.72% of Gadhinglaj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gadhinglaj

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1039
Urban Area	997
Rural Area	1045

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gadhinglaj

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1042
Muslim	1000
Jain	991
Christian	937

Gadhinglaj Area & Households

The Total Area of Gadhinglaj Tehsil is 472.38 Square KM, with a population density of 478 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gadhinglaj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Gadhinglaj Tehsil are 93.The Total Number of households in Gadhinglaj Tehsil are 52.87 k(52,872).

Gadhinglaj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gadhinglaj Tehsil, there are about 1.11 Lac (1,11,402) workers, making up nearly 49.35% of the Gadhinglaj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.43 k (63,427) are male workers, and about 47.98 k (47,975) are female workers.

Gadhinglaj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Gadhinglaj Census Frequently Asked Questions