Bhum Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bhum Tehsil has a population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,745) with 71.77 k (71,772) males and 64.97 k (64,973) females.The sex ratio in Bhum is 906, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhum Tehsil is 16.51 k (16,511) which is 12.07% of Bhum Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhum Tehsil is 811 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhum Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Osmanabad District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Bhum Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bhum Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.55 Lac (1,54,653), indicating a 13.1% increased from Bhum's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 81.46 k, and the estimated female population is 73.20 k.
Bhum Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bhum Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.56 Lac (1,55,830), projecting a 13.96% increased from Bhum's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 82.10 k, and the estimated female population is 73.74 k.
Bhum Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhum Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.25 Lac (1,25,375), accounting for 91.69% of the Bhum Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.95 k (65,946), and the Hindu female population is around 59.43 k (59,429).
Bhum Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhum Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.48 k (8,482), accounting for 6.2% of the Bhum Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.35 k (4,354), and the Muslim female population is around 4.13 k (4,128).
Bhum Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,25,375 | 91.69% |
| Muslim | 8,482 | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1,726 | 1.26% |
| Religion not stated | 596 | 0.44% |
| Jain | 447 | 0.33% |
| Christian | 68 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 40 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBhum Urban Population
The Urban population of Bhum Tehsil is 18.56 k (18,561), with 9.67 k (9,672) being males and 8.89 k (8,889) being females, making up 13.57% of the Bhum total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Bhum Rural Population
The Rural population of Bhum Tehsil is 1.18 Lac (1,18,184), with 62.10 k (62,100) being males and 56.08 k (56,084) being females, making up 86.43% of the Bhum total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Bhum Literacy Rate
Bhum Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.11% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhum Tehsil is 84.26 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhum Tehsil is 67.24 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhum Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.74%, while in the rural regions of Bhum Tehsil, it is around 74.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhum
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.11 | 84.26 | 67.24 |
| Urban Area | 84.74 | 90.84 | 78.2 |
| Rural Area | 74.76 | 83.23 | 65.52 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhum
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.8 | 84.04 | 66.8 |
| Muslim | 79.67 | 86.91 | 72.08 |
| Buddhist | 73.87 | 81.78 | 65.69 |
| Religion not stated | 83.55 | 91.82 | 75.85 |
Bhum Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhum Tehsil is 18.23 k (18,234) with 9.39 k (9,388) males and 8.85 k (8,846) females, which is 13.33% of Bhum Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Bhum Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhum Tehsil is 1.83 k (1,827) with 935 (935) males and 892 (892) females, which is 1.34% of Bhum Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhum
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 906 |
| Urban Area | 920 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhum
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 902 |
| Muslim | 949 |
| Buddhist | 938 |
| Religion not stated | 981 |
Bhum Area & Households
The Total Area of Bhum Tehsil is 815.59 Square KM, with a population density of 168 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhum Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhum Tehsil are 96.The Total Number of households in Bhum Tehsil are 29.98 k(29,976).
Bhum Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bhum Tehsil, there are about 72.52 k (72,518) workers, making up nearly 53.03% of the Bhum Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.09 k (41,085) are male workers, and about 31.43 k (31,433) are female workers.
Bhum - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.55 Lac (1,54,653) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.56 Lac (1,55,830) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,905) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,907) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.59 Lac (1,58,910) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.60 Lac (1,59,910) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.61 Lac (1,60,913) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,796) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,598) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.63 Lac (1,63,399) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,200) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,001) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.66 Lac (1,65,801) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bhum Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.66 Lac (1,65,801), with a male population of 87.40 k (87,401) and a female population of 78.41 k (78,411). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Bhum Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.