Latur Population in 2026

In 2026, Latur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.84 Lac (7,84,456), indicating a 14.74% increased from Latur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.75 Lac.

Latur Estimated Population in 2027

In the year 2027, Latur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.89 Lac (7,89,467), projecting a 15.48% increased from Latur's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 4.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.77 Lac.

Latur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Latur Tehsil has a population of 6.84 Lac (6,83,666) with 3.56 Lac (3,55,784) males and 3.28 Lac (3,27,882) females.The sex ratio in Latur is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Latur Tehsil is 87.58 k (87,584) which is 12.81% of Latur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Latur Tehsil is 878 females for every 1000 males.

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

6.84 Lac

Total Population

3.56 Lac

Male Population

3.28 Lac

Female Population

Latur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Latur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.34 Lac (5,33,670), accounting for 78.06% of the Latur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.78 Lac (2,78,432), and the Hindu female population is around 2.55 Lac (2,55,238).

Latur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Latur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.20 Lac (1,20,045), accounting for 17.56% of the Latur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 62.01 k (62,008), and the Muslim female population is around 58.04 k (58,037).

Latur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu5,33,67078.06%
Muslim1,20,04517.56%
Buddhist23,1673.39%
Jain4,2460.62%
Christian1,0130.15%
Religion not stated8710.13%
Sikh4690.07%
Other religions and persuasions1850.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Latur Urban Population

The Urban population of Latur Tehsil is 3.97 Lac (3,96,955), with 2.05 Lac (2,05,080) being males and 1.92 Lac (1,91,875) being females, making up 58.06% of the Latur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Latur Rural Population

The Rural population of Latur Tehsil is 2.87 Lac (2,86,711), with 1.51 Lac (1,50,704) being males and 1.36 Lac (1,36,007) being females, making up 41.94% of the Latur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Latur Literacy Rate

Latur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Latur Tehsil is 85.82 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Latur Tehsil is 74.04 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Latur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.11%, while in the rural regions of Latur Tehsil, it is around 74.61%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Latur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.15 85.82 74.04
Urban Area 84.11 88.85 79.09
Rural Area 74.61 81.66 66.83

Literacy Rate by Religion in Latur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.52 86.17 74.4
Muslim 78.17 83.94 72.04
Buddhist 79.12 85.37 72.66
Jain 91.97 94.43 89.41

Latur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Latur Tehsil is 1.31 Lac (1,30,749) with 67.26 k (67,259) males and 63.49 k (63,490) females, which is 19.12% of Latur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Latur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Latur Tehsil is 12.02 k (12,021) with 6.27 k (6,267) males and 5.75 k (5,754) females, which is 1.76% of Latur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Latur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 922
Urban Area 936
Rural Area 903

Sex Ratio by Religion in Latur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 917
Muslim 936
Buddhist 959
Jain 946

Latur Area & Households

The Total Area of Latur Tehsil is 1,008.98 Square KM, with a population density of 678 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Latur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Latur Tehsil are 122.The Total Number of households in Latur Tehsil are 1.34 Lac(1,33,886).

Latur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Latur Tehsil, there are about 2.51 Lac (2,51,317) workers, making up nearly 36.76% of the Latur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.81 Lac (1,80,617) are male workers, and about 70.70 k (70,700) are female workers.

Latur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2026 7.84 Lac (7,84,456) 14.74%
2027 7.89 Lac (7,89,467) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 7.94 Lac (7,94,477) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 7.99 Lac (7,99,481) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 8.04 Lac (8,04,492) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 8.09 Lac (8,08,910) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 8.13 Lac (8,12,917) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 8.17 Lac (8,16,924) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 8.21 Lac (8,20,926) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 8.25 Lac (8,24,933) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 8.29 Lac (8,28,934) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Latur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.29 Lac (8,28,934), with a male population of 4.33 Lac (4,33,257) and a female population of 3.96 Lac (3,95,692). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Latur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.65%.

Latur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Latur is 6.84 Lac (6,83,666).

Hindu constitute 78.06% of Latur population, amounting to approximately 5.34 Lac (5,33,670) people.

Muslim constitute 17.56% of Latur population, totaling around 1.20 Lac (1,20,045) people.

Hindu: 78.06%, Muslim: 17.56%, Buddhist: 3.39%, Jain: 0.62%, Christian: 0.15%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Sikh: 0.07%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Latur is 1.31 Lac (19.12%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 12.02 k (1.76%).

In Latur, 3.97 Lac (58.06%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.87 Lac (41.94%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Latur is 80.15%, with male literacy at 85.82% and female literacy at 74.04%.

The sex ratio in Latur is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Latur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.65% up to 2036.