Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Parbhani District

Parbhani Population

As per the 2011 Census, Parbhani District has a population of 18.36 Lac (18,36,086) with 9.43 Lac (9,42,870) males and 8.93 Lac (8,93,216) females.The sex ratio in Parbhani is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Parbhani District is 2.57 Lac (2,57,320) which is 14.01% of Parbhani District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Parbhani District is 884 females for every 1000 males.

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

18.36 Lac

Toatl Population

9.43 Lac

Male Population

8.93 Lac

Female Population

Parbhani Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Parbhani District current estimated population is projected to be 20.77 Lac (20,76,532), indicating a 13.1% increased from Parbhani's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.06 Lac.

Parbhani Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Parbhani District estimated population is projected to be 20.92 Lac (20,92,342), projecting a 13.96% increased from Parbhani's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.14 Lac.

Parbhani Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Parbhani District, with a total Hindu population of 13.28 Lac (13,28,385), accounting for 72.35% of the Parbhani District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.85 Lac (6,84,637), and the Hindu female population is around 6.44 Lac (6,43,748).

Parbhani Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Parbhani District, with a total Muslim population of 3.06 Lac (3,06,364), accounting for 16.69% of the Parbhani District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.56 Lac (1,55,921), and the Muslim female population is around 1.50 Lac (1,50,443).

Parbhani Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu13,28,38572.35%
Muslim3,06,36416.69%
Buddhist1,87,89910.23%
Jain6,2380.34%
Religion not stated3,4860.19%
Christian2,0810.11%
Sikh1,3710.07%
Other religions and persuasions2620.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Parbhani Urban Population

The Urban population of Parbhani District is 5.70 Lac (5,69,806), with 2.91 Lac (2,90,984) being males and 2.79 Lac (2,78,822) being females, making up 31.03% of the Parbhani total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Parbhani Rural Population

The Rural population of Parbhani District is 12.66 Lac (12,66,280), with 6.52 Lac (6,51,886) being males and 6.14 Lac (6,14,394) being females, making up 68.97% of the Parbhani total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Parbhani Literacy Rate

Parbhani District has a literacy rate of 73.34% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Parbhani District is 82.64 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Parbhani District is 63.63 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Parbhani District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.08%, while in the rural regions of Parbhani District, it is around 70.28%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Parbhani

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.34 82.64 63.63
Urban Area 80.08 86.11 73.85
Rural Area 70.28 81.08 58.96

Literacy Rate by Religion in Parbhani

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 73.22 83.23 62.71
Muslim 74.63 80.73 68.33
Buddhist 71.45 81.02 61.65
Jain 92.11 94.05 90.04

Parbhani Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Parbhani District is 2.47 Lac (2,47,308) with 1.26 Lac (1,25,883) males and 1.21 Lac (1,21,425) females, which is 13.47% of Parbhani District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Parbhani Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Parbhani District is 40.51 k (40,514) with 20.57 k (20,570) males and 19.94 k (19,944) females, which is 2.21% of Parbhani District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Parbhani

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 948
Urban Area 959
Rural Area 943

Sex Ratio by Religion in Parbhani

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 941
Muslim 965
Buddhist 970
Jain 937

Parbhani Area & Households

The Total Area of Parbhani District is 6,214 Square KM, with a population density of 295 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Parbhani District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Parbhani District are 843.The Total Number of households in Parbhani District are 3.61 Lac(3,61,130).

Parbhani Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Parbhani District, there are about 8.23 Lac (8,22,797) workers, making up nearly 44.81% of the Parbhani District total population. Out of these, around 5.01 Lac (5,01,422) are male workers, and about 3.21 Lac (3,21,375) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Parbhani district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,53,265, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 18,36,086 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 30.96% 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 15.13%.

Parbhani District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,53,265 to 18,36,086.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 30.96%.
  • 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 3.53 Lac 0 0 1.77 Lac 1.76 Lac
1911 4.26 Lac 72.41 k 20.49651112 2.14 Lac 2.12 Lac
1921 4.18 Lac -7.48 k -1.757456445 2.11 Lac 2.07 Lac
1931 4.66 Lac 48.09 k 11.49881274 2.37 Lac 2.29 Lac
1941 4.98 Lac 31.83 k 6.82532738 2.54 Lac 2.44 Lac
1951 5.51 Lac 52.52 k 10.54360243 2.79 Lac 2.72 Lac
1961 6.41 Lac 90.46 k 16.42872321 3.26 Lac 3.15 Lac
1971 8.05 Lac 1.64 Lac 25.62889869 4.12 Lac 3.93 Lac
1981 9.87 Lac 1.82 Lac 22.60142069 5.02 Lac 4.86 Lac
1991 12.93 Lac 3.06 Lac 30.9590434 6.62 Lac 6.31 Lac
2001 15.28 Lac 2.35 Lac 18.14324293 7.80 Lac 7.48 Lac
2011 18.36 Lac 3.08 Lac 20.18511306 9.43 Lac 8.93 Lac

Historical Population of Parbhani by Census Year 1901-2011

Parbhani - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 20.77 Lac (20,76,532) 13.1%
2025 20.92 Lac (20,92,342) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 21.07 Lac (21,06,772) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 21.20 Lac (21,20,228) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 21.34 Lac (21,33,685) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 21.47 Lac (21,47,125) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 21.61 Lac (21,60,581) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 21.72 Lac (21,72,447) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 21.83 Lac (21,83,208) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 21.94 Lac (21,93,970) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 22.05 Lac (22,04,716) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 22.15 Lac (22,15,478) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 22.26 Lac (22,26,223) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Parbhani District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 22.26 Lac (22,26,223), with a male population of 11.48 Lac (11,48,183) and a female population of 10.78 Lac (10,77,943). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Parbhani District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Parbhani Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Parbhani is 18.36 Lac (18,36,086).

The estimated population of Parbhani in 2024 is approximately 20.77 Lac (20,76,532).

Hindu constitute 72.35% of Parbhani population, amounting to approximately 13.28 Lac (13,28,385) people.

Muslim constitute 16.69% of Parbhani population, totaling around 3.06 Lac (3,06,364) people.

Hindu: 72.35%, Muslim: 16.69%, Buddhist: 10.23%, Jain: 0.34%, Religion not stated: 0.19%, Christian: 0.11%, Sikh: 0.07%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Parbhani is 2.47 Lac (13.47%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 40.51 k (2.21%).

In Parbhani, 5.70 Lac (31.03%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 12.66 Lac (68.97%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Parbhani is 73.34%, with male literacy at 82.64% and female literacy at 63.63%.

The sex ratio in Parbhani is 948 females for every 1000 males.

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