Villages In Malegaon Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Malegaon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Malegaon Tehsil has a population of 9.56 Lac (9,55,594) with 4.90 Lac (4,90,303) males and 4.65 Lac (4,65,291) females.The sex ratio in Malegaon is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Malegaon Tehsil is 1.47 Lac (1,47,238) which is 15.41% of Malegaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Malegaon Tehsil is 913 females for every 1000 males.

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

9.56 Lac

Toatl Population

4.90 Lac

Male Population

4.65 Lac

Female Population

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  1. Malegaon Population Census 2011
  2. Malegaon Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Malegaon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Malegaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 10.81 Lac (10,80,735), indicating a 13.1% increased from Malegaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.24 Lac.

Malegaon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Malegaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 10.89 Lac (10,88,963), projecting a 13.96% increased from Malegaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.28 Lac.

Malegaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Malegaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.01 Lac (5,01,108), accounting for 52.44% of the Malegaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.60 Lac (2,60,232), and the Hindu female population is around 2.41 Lac (2,40,876).

Malegaon Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Malegaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.35 Lac (4,35,071), accounting for 45.53% of the Malegaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.20 Lac (2,20,137), and the Muslim female population is around 2.15 Lac (2,14,934).

Malegaon Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu5,01,10852.44%
Muslim4,35,07145.53%
Buddhist10,4631.09%
Jain5,6220.59%
Religion not stated1,9270.2%
Christian8060.08%
Sikh3240.03%
Other religions and persuasions2730.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Malegaon Urban Population

The Urban population of Malegaon Tehsil is 5.87 Lac (5,87,457), with 2.99 Lac (2,99,036) being males and 2.88 Lac (2,88,421) being females, making up 61.48% of the Malegaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Malegaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Malegaon Tehsil is 3.68 Lac (3,68,137), with 1.91 Lac (1,91,267) being males and 1.77 Lac (1,76,870) being females, making up 38.52% of the Malegaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Malegaon Literacy Rate

Malegaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.39% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Malegaon Tehsil is 88.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Malegaon Tehsil is 78.48 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Malegaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.18%, while in the rural regions of Malegaon Tehsil, it is around 77.46%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Malegaon

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 83.39 88.08 78.48
Urban Area 87.18 90.06 84.2
Rural Area 77.46 85.03 69.36

Literacy Rate by Religion in Malegaon

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 79.9 86.62 72.74
Muslim 87.53 89.75 85.25
Buddhist 78.73 87.51 69.68
Jain 97.72 98.2 97.22

Malegaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Malegaon Tehsil is 53.85 k (53,854) with 27.45 k (27,445) males and 26.41 k (26,409) females, which is 5.64% of Malegaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Malegaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Malegaon Tehsil is 96.97 k (96,973) with 49.54 k (49,542) males and 47.43 k (47,431) females, which is 10.15% of Malegaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Malegaon

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 949
Urban Area 965
Rural Area 925

Sex Ratio by Religion in Malegaon

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 926
Muslim 977
Buddhist 957
Jain 951

Malegaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Malegaon Tehsil is 1,818.44 Square KM, with a population density of 526 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Malegaon Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Malegaon Tehsil are 143.The Total Number of households in Malegaon Tehsil are 1.74 Lac(1,73,933).

Malegaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Malegaon Tehsil, there are about 3.73 Lac (3,72,662) workers, making up nearly 39% of the Malegaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.61 Lac (2,60,724) are male workers, and about 1.12 Lac (1,11,938) are female workers.

Malegaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 10.81 Lac (10,80,735) 13.1% ↑
2025 10.89 Lac (10,88,963) 13.96% 0.86 % ↑
2026 10.96 Lac (10,96,473) 14.74% 0.78 % ↑
2027 11.03 Lac (11,03,477) 15.48% 0.74 % ↑
2028 11.10 Lac (11,10,480) 16.21% 0.73 % ↑
2029 11.17 Lac (11,17,475) 16.94% 0.73 % ↑
2030 11.24 Lac (11,24,478) 17.67% 0.73 % ↑
2031 11.31 Lac (11,30,654) 18.32% 0.65 % ↑
2032 11.36 Lac (11,36,255) 18.91% 0.59 % ↑
2033 11.42 Lac (11,41,856) 19.49% 0.58 % ↑
2034 11.47 Lac (11,47,448) 20.08% 0.59 % ↑
2035 11.53 Lac (11,53,049) 20.66% 0.58 % ↑
2036 11.59 Lac (11,58,642) 21.25% 0.59 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Malegaon Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 11.59 Lac (11,58,642), with a male population of 5.97 Lac (5,97,068) and a female population of 5.62 Lac (5,61,519). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Malegaon Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Malegaon Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Malegaon is 9.56 Lac (9,55,594).

The estimated population of Malegaon in 2024 is approximately 10.81 Lac (10,80,735).

Hindu constitute 52.44% of Malegaon population, amounting to approximately 5.01 Lac (5,01,108) people.

Muslim constitute 45.53% of Malegaon population, totaling around 4.35 Lac (4,35,071) people.

Hindu: 52.44%, Muslim: 45.53%, Buddhist: 1.09%, Jain: 0.59%, Religion not stated: 0.2%, Christian: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Malegaon is 53.85 k (5.64%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 96.97 k (10.15%).

In Malegaon, 5.87 Lac (61.48%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.68 Lac (38.52%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Malegaon is 83.39%, with male literacy at 88.08% and female literacy at 78.48%.

The sex ratio in Malegaon is 949 females for every 1000 males.

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