Kandhar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kandhar Tehsil has a population of 2.49 Lac (2,48,870) with 1.29 Lac (1,28,953) males and 1.20 Lac (1,19,917) females.The sex ratio in Kandhar is 930, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kandhar Tehsil is 35.16 k (35,162) which is 14.13% of Kandhar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kandhar Tehsil is 892 females for every 1000 males.

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

Kandhar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kandhar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.81 Lac (2,81,461), indicating a 13.1% increased from Kandhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.35 Lac.

Kandhar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kandhar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.84 Lac (2,83,604), projecting a 13.96% increased from Kandhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.36 Lac.

Kandhar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kandhar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.07 Lac (2,06,907), accounting for 83.14% of the Kandhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.07 Lac (1,07,333), and the Hindu female population is around 99.57 k (99,574).

Kandhar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kandhar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24.17 k (24,170), accounting for 9.71% of the Kandhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.49 k (12,489), and the Muslim female population is around 11.68 k (11,681).

Kandhar Religion Wise Population

Kandhar Urban Population

The Urban population of Kandhar Tehsil is 24.84 k (24,843), with 13.05 k (13,048) being males and 11.80 k (11,795) being females, making up 9.98% of the Kandhar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Kandhar Rural Population

The Rural population of Kandhar Tehsil is 2.24 Lac (2,24,027), with 1.16 Lac (1,15,905) being males and 1.08 Lac (1,08,122) being females, making up 90.02% of the Kandhar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Kandhar Literacy Rate

Kandhar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.92% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kandhar Tehsil is 83.59 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kandhar Tehsil is 63.61 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kandhar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.99%, while in the rural regions of Kandhar Tehsil, it is around 73.35%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kandhar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	73.92	83.59	63.61
Urban Area	78.99	85.1	72.23
Rural Area	73.35	83.41	62.65

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kandhar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	73.7	83.67	63.03
Muslim	74.34	82.52	65.66
Buddhist	75.85	83.98	67.31
Religion not stated	79.14	87.2	69.57

Kandhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kandhar Tehsil is 52.80 k (52,795) with 27.20 k (27,201) males and 25.59 k (25,594) females, which is 21.21% of Kandhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Kandhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kandhar Tehsil is 7.31 k (7,314) with 3.84 k (3,836) males and 3.48 k (3,478) females, which is 2.94% of Kandhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kandhar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	930
Urban Area	904
Rural Area	933

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kandhar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	928
Muslim	936
Buddhist	953
Religion not stated	825

Kandhar Area & Households

The Total Area of Kandhar Tehsil is 806.94 Square KM, with a population density of 308 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kandhar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kandhar Tehsil are 127.The Total Number of households in Kandhar Tehsil are 48.61 k(48,607).

Kandhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kandhar Tehsil, there are about 1.16 Lac (1,15,758) workers, making up nearly 46.51% of the Kandhar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 67.45 k (67,445) are male workers, and about 48.31 k (48,313) are female workers.

Kandhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kandhar Census Frequently Asked Questions