Narkhed Population

As per the 2011 Census, Narkhed Tehsil has a population of 1.48 Lac (1,47,907) with 75.99 k (75,993) males and 71.91 k (71,914) females.The sex ratio in Narkhed is 947, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Narkhed Tehsil is 14.78 k (14,782) which is 9.99% of Narkhed Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Narkhed Tehsil is 934 females for every 1000 males.

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

Narkhed Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Narkhed Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.67 Lac (1,67,277), indicating a 13.1% increased from Narkhed's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.26 k, and the estimated female population is 81.02 k.

Narkhed Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Narkhed Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,68,550), projecting a 13.96% increased from Narkhed's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 86.93 k, and the estimated female population is 81.62 k.

Narkhed Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Narkhed Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.25 Lac (1,25,051), accounting for 84.55% of the Narkhed Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 64.25 k (64,245), and the Hindu female population is around 60.81 k (60,806).

Narkhed Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Narkhed Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 16.49 k (16,491), accounting for 11.15% of the Narkhed Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 8.52 k (8,520), and the Buddhist female population is around 7.97 k (7,971).

Narkhed Religion Wise Population

Narkhed Urban Population

The Urban population of Narkhed Tehsil is 29.90 k (29,904), with 15.25 k (15,251) being males and 14.65 k (14,653) being females, making up 20.22% of the Narkhed total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Narkhed Rural Population

The Rural population of Narkhed Tehsil is 1.18 Lac (1,18,003), with 60.74 k (60,742) being males and 57.26 k (57,261) being females, making up 79.78% of the Narkhed total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Narkhed Literacy Rate

Narkhed Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Narkhed Tehsil is 88.84 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Narkhed Tehsil is 78.51 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Narkhed Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.01%, while in the rural regions of Narkhed Tehsil, it is around 82.74%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Narkhed

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	83.81	88.84	78.51
Urban Area	88.01	92.64	83.21
Rural Area	82.74	87.88	77.3

Literacy Rate by Religion in Narkhed

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	83.95	88.79	78.85
Buddhist	81.16	87.8	74.08
Muslim	88.77	93.05	84.34
Other religions and persuasions	82.53	91.28	73.13

Narkhed Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Narkhed Tehsil is 22.31 k (22,312) with 11.55 k (11,552) males and 10.76 k (10,760) females, which is 15.09% of Narkhed Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Narkhed Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Narkhed Tehsil is 16.52 k (16,522) with 8.33 k (8,328) males and 8.19 k (8,194) females, which is 11.17% of Narkhed Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Narkhed

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	947
Urban Area	961
Rural Area	943

Sex Ratio by Religion in Narkhed

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	947
Buddhist	936
Muslim	979
Other religions and persuasions	922

Narkhed Area & Households

The Total Area of Narkhed Tehsil is 702.96 Square KM, with a population density of 210 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Narkhed Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Narkhed Tehsil are 154.The Total Number of households in Narkhed Tehsil are 34.40 k(34,398).

Narkhed Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Narkhed Tehsil, there are about 75.26 k (75,257) workers, making up nearly 50.88% of the Narkhed Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 45.65 k (45,647) are male workers, and about 29.61 k (29,610) are female workers.

Narkhed - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Narkhed Census Frequently Asked Questions