Panhala Population

As per the 2011 Census, Panhala Tehsil has a population of 2.59 Lac (2,59,417) with 1.35 Lac (1,35,449) males and 1.24 Lac (1,23,968) females.The sex ratio in Panhala is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Panhala Tehsil is 26.71 k (26,712) which is 10.3% of Panhala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Panhala Tehsil is 843 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.59 Lac

Toatl Population

1.35 Lac

Male Population

1.24 Lac

Female Population

Panhala Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Panhala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.93 Lac (2,93,390), indicating a 13.1% increased from Panhala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.

Panhala Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Panhala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.96 Lac (2,95,623), projecting a 13.96% increased from Panhala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.41 Lac.

Panhala Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Panhala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.49 Lac (2,49,279), accounting for 96.09% of the Panhala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.30 Lac (1,30,299), and the Hindu female population is around 1.19 Lac (1,18,980).

Panhala Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Panhala Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.07 k (5,069), accounting for 1.95% of the Panhala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.60 k (2,596), and the Muslim female population is around 2.47 k (2,473).

Panhala Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,49,27996.09%
Muslim5,0691.95%
Buddhist2,4620.95%
Christian1,8520.71%
Jain4740.18%
Religion not stated1760.07%
Sikh560.02%
Other religions and persuasions490.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Panhala Urban Population

The Urban population of Panhala Tehsil is 7.81 k (7,814), with 3.98 k (3,977) being males and 3.84 k (3,837) being females, making up 3.01% of the Panhala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Panhala Rural Population

The Rural population of Panhala Tehsil is 2.52 Lac (2,51,603), with 1.31 Lac (1,31,472) being males and 1.20 Lac (1,20,131) being females, making up 96.99% of the Panhala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Panhala Literacy Rate

Panhala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.27% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Panhala Tehsil is 87.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Panhala Tehsil is 70.73 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Panhala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.2%, while in the rural regions of Panhala Tehsil, it is around 79.08%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Panhala

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.27 87.15 70.73
Urban Area 85.2 92 78.33
Rural Area 79.08 87.01 70.49

Literacy Rate by Religion in Panhala

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 79.03 87.04 70.34
Muslim 84.08 88.92 78.97
Buddhist 80.79 88.19 73.53
Christian 91.95 94.28 89.77

Panhala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Panhala Tehsil is 34.03 k (34,030) with 17.20 k (17,201) males and 16.83 k (16,829) females, which is 13.12% of Panhala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Panhala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Panhala Tehsil is 591 (591) with 315 (315) males and 276 (276) females, which is 0.23% of Panhala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Panhala

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 916
Urban Area 965
Rural Area 914

Sex Ratio by Religion in Panhala

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 914
Muslim 953
Buddhist 1009
Christian 1063

Panhala Area & Households

The Total Area of Panhala Tehsil is 566.67 Square KM, with a population density of 458 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Panhala Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Panhala Tehsil are 129.The Total Number of households in Panhala Tehsil are 53.55 k(53,548).

Panhala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Panhala Tehsil, there are about 1.22 Lac (1,22,238) workers, making up nearly 47.12% of the Panhala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 76.31 k (76,308) are male workers, and about 45.93 k (45,930) are female workers.

Panhala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.93 Lac (2,93,390) 13.1%
2025 2.96 Lac (2,95,623) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 2.98 Lac (2,97,662) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 3.00 Lac (2,99,563) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 3.01 Lac (3,01,465) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 3.03 Lac (3,03,363) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 3.05 Lac (3,05,265) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 3.07 Lac (3,06,941) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 3.08 Lac (3,08,462) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 3.10 Lac (3,09,982) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 3.12 Lac (3,11,500) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 3.13 Lac (3,13,021) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 3.15 Lac (3,14,539) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Panhala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.15 Lac (3,14,539), with a male population of 1.65 Lac (1,64,944) and a female population of 1.50 Lac (1,49,606). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Panhala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Panhala Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Panhala is 2.59 Lac (2,59,417).

The estimated population of Panhala in 2024 is approximately 2.93 Lac (2,93,390).

Hindu constitute 96.09% of Panhala population, amounting to approximately 2.49 Lac (2,49,279) people.

Muslim constitute 1.95% of Panhala population, totaling around 5.07 k (5,069) people.

Hindu: 96.09%, Muslim: 1.95%, Buddhist: 0.95%, Christian: 0.71%, Jain: 0.18%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Panhala is 34.03 k (13.12%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 591 (0.23%).

In Panhala, 7.81 k (3.01%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.52 Lac (96.99%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Panhala is 79.27%, with male literacy at 87.15% and female literacy at 70.73%.

The sex ratio in Panhala is 916 females for every 1000 males.

Panhala population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.