Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Nagpur District

Nagpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nagpur District has a population of 46.54 Lac (46,53,570) with 23.85 Lac (23,84,975) males and 22.69 Lac (22,68,595) females.The sex ratio in Nagpur is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nagpur District is 4.97 Lac (4,97,087) which is 10.68% of Nagpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nagpur District is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Nagpur District is listed as part of MAHARASHTRA State in INDIA.

46.54 Lac

Toatl Population

23.85 Lac

Male Population

22.69 Lac

Female Population

Nagpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nagpur District current estimated population is projected to be 52.63 Lac (52,62,980), indicating a 13.1% increased from Nagpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 27.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 25.56 Lac.

Nagpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nagpur District estimated population is projected to be 53.03 Lac (53,03,050), projecting a 13.96% increased from Nagpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 27.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 25.75 Lac.

Nagpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nagpur District, with a total Hindu population of 34.92 Lac (34,92,202), accounting for 75.04% of the Nagpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 17.95 Lac (17,95,245), and the Hindu female population is around 16.97 Lac (16,96,957).

Nagpur Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Nagpur District, with a total Buddhist population of 6.68 Lac (6,68,050), accounting for 14.36% of the Nagpur District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 3.38 Lac (3,37,692), and the Buddhist female population is around 3.30 Lac (3,30,358).

Nagpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu34,92,20275.04%
Buddhist6,68,05014.36%
Muslim3,90,9748.4%
Christian34,6670.74%
Jain24,5280.53%
Sikh20,4690.44%
Other religions and persuasions12,1810.26%
Religion not stated10,4990.23%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Nagpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Nagpur District is 31.79 Lac (31,78,759), with 16.27 Lac (16,26,618) being males and 15.52 Lac (15,52,141) being females, making up 68.31% of the Nagpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Nagpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Nagpur District is 14.75 Lac (14,74,811), with 7.58 Lac (7,58,357) being males and 7.16 Lac (7,16,454) being females, making up 31.69% of the Nagpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Nagpur Literacy Rate

Nagpur District has a literacy rate of 88.39% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nagpur District is 92.09 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nagpur District is 84.51 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nagpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.37%, while in the rural regions of Nagpur District, it is around 81.92%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nagpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 88.39 92.09 84.51
Urban Area 91.37 94.17 88.43
Rural Area 81.92 87.59 75.91

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nagpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 87.84 91.73 83.74
Buddhist 89.95 93.72 86.11
Muslim 89.64 92.07 87.08
Christian 94.39 95.58 93.26

Nagpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nagpur District is 8.68 Lac (8,67,713) with 4.39 Lac (4,39,205) males and 4.29 Lac (4,28,508) females, which is 18.65% of Nagpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Nagpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nagpur District is 4.38 Lac (4,37,571) with 2.24 Lac (2,23,566) males and 2.14 Lac (2,14,005) females, which is 9.4% of Nagpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nagpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 952
Urban Area 955
Rural Area 945

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nagpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 946
Buddhist 979
Muslim 953
Christian 1039

Nagpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Nagpur District is 9,892 Square KM, with a population density of 470 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nagpur District are 41 and the Total Number of Villages in Nagpur District are 1,859.The Total Number of households in Nagpur District are 10.42 Lac(10,41,544).

Nagpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nagpur District, there are about 18.69 Lac (18,68,560) workers, making up nearly 40.15% of the Nagpur District total population. Out of these, around 13.34 Lac (13,34,211) are male workers, and about 5.34 Lac (5,34,349) are female workers.

Nagpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Nagpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,48,489, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 46,53,570 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 33.26% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 16.94%.

Nagpur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 7,48,489 to 46,53,570.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 33.26%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 7.48 Lac 0 0 3.76 Lac 3.73 Lac
1911 8.06 Lac 57.80 k 7.72195717 4.07 Lac 3.99 Lac
1921 7.90 Lac -16.35 k -2.027441841 4.02 Lac 3.88 Lac
1931 9.37 Lac 1.47 Lac 18.6149581 4.80 Lac 4.57 Lac
1941 10.57 Lac 1.20 Lac 12.75898171 5.40 Lac 5.16 Lac
1951 12.31 Lac 1.74 Lac 16.46870862 6.29 Lac 6.01 Lac
1961 15.08 Lac 2.78 Lac 22.58529826 7.82 Lac 7.26 Lac
1971 19.43 Lac 4.34 Lac 28.78660616 10.11 Lac 9.32 Lac
1981 25.89 Lac 6.46 Lac 33.25922639 13.45 Lac 12.43 Lac
1991 32.87 Lac 6.98 Lac 26.97485448 17.10 Lac 15.77 Lac
2001 40.68 Lac 7.80 Lac 23.74399136 21.05 Lac 19.62 Lac
2011 46.54 Lac 5.86 Lac 14.40475146 23.85 Lac 22.69 Lac

Historical Population of Nagpur by Census Year 1901-2011

Nagpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 52.63 Lac (52,62,980) 13.1%
2025 53.03 Lac (53,03,050) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 53.40 Lac (53,39,624) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 53.74 Lac (53,73,729) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 54.08 Lac (54,07,834) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 54.42 Lac (54,41,898) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 54.76 Lac (54,76,004) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 55.06 Lac (55,06,077) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 55.33 Lac (55,33,353) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 55.61 Lac (55,60,629) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 55.88 Lac (55,87,864) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 56.15 Lac (56,15,140) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 56.42 Lac (56,42,374) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nagpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 56.42 Lac (56,42,374), with a male population of 29.04 Lac (29,04,310) and a female population of 27.38 Lac (27,37,765). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Nagpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Nagpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nagpur is 46.54 Lac (46,53,570).

The estimated population of Nagpur in 2024 is approximately 52.63 Lac (52,62,980).

Hindu constitute 75.04% of Nagpur population, amounting to approximately 34.92 Lac (34,92,202) people.

Buddhist constitute 14.36% of Nagpur population, totaling around 6.68 Lac (6,68,050) people.

Hindu: 75.04%, Buddhist: 14.36%, Muslim: 8.4%, Christian: 0.74%, Jain: 0.53%, Sikh: 0.44%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.26%, Religion not stated: 0.23%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nagpur is 8.68 Lac (18.65%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.38 Lac (9.4%).

In Nagpur, 31.79 Lac (68.31%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 14.75 Lac (31.69%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nagpur is 88.39%, with male literacy at 92.09% and female literacy at 84.51%.

The sex ratio in Nagpur is 952 females for every 1000 males.

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