Gangakhed Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gangakhed Tehsil has a population of 2.03 Lac (2,02,867) with 1.05 Lac (1,04,857) males and 98.01 k (98,010) females.The sex ratio in Gangakhed is 935, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gangakhed Tehsil is 28.29 k (28,288) which is 13.94% of Gangakhed Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gangakhed Tehsil is 870 females for every 1000 males.

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

Gangakhed Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gangakhed Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.29 Lac (2,29,434), indicating a 13.1% increased from Gangakhed's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.

Gangakhed Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gangakhed Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.31 Lac (2,31,181), projecting a 13.96% increased from Gangakhed's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.

Gangakhed Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gangakhed Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.68 Lac (1,67,766), accounting for 82.7% of the Gangakhed Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 86.86 k (86,858), and the Hindu female population is around 80.91 k (80,908).

Gangakhed Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gangakhed Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 21.96 k (21,957), accounting for 10.82% of the Gangakhed Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.20 k (11,195), and the Muslim female population is around 10.76 k (10,762).

Gangakhed Religion Wise Population

Gangakhed Urban Population

The Urban population of Gangakhed Tehsil is 49.89 k (49,891), with 25.56 k (25,556) being males and 24.34 k (24,335) being females, making up 24.59% of the Gangakhed total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Gangakhed Rural Population

The Rural population of Gangakhed Tehsil is 1.53 Lac (1,52,976), with 79.30 k (79,301) being males and 73.68 k (73,675) being females, making up 75.41% of the Gangakhed total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Gangakhed Literacy Rate

Gangakhed Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gangakhed Tehsil is 82.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gangakhed Tehsil is 62.1 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gangakhed Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.46%, while in the rural regions of Gangakhed Tehsil, it is around 71.01%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gangakhed

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	72.37	82.07	62.1
Urban Area	76.46	82.78	69.88
Rural Area	71.01	81.84	59.5

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gangakhed

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	72.73	82.84	62.02
Muslim	70.12	76.89	63.08
Buddhist	70.97	80.62	60.81
Jain	90	89.55	90.52

Gangakhed Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gangakhed Tehsil is 29.63 k (29,627) with 15.25 k (15,246) males and 14.38 k (14,381) females, which is 14.6% of Gangakhed Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Gangakhed Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gangakhed Tehsil is 4.33 k (4,333) with 2.24 k (2,241) males and 2.09 k (2,092) females, which is 2.14% of Gangakhed Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gangakhed

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	935
Urban Area	953
Rural Area	930

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gangakhed

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	932
Muslim	962
Buddhist	937
Jain	850

Gangakhed Area & Households

The Total Area of Gangakhed Tehsil is 625.24 Square KM, with a population density of 324 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gangakhed Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Gangakhed Tehsil are 106.The Total Number of households in Gangakhed Tehsil are 40.33 k(40,328).

Gangakhed Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gangakhed Tehsil, there are about 95.25 k (95,250) workers, making up nearly 46.95% of the Gangakhed Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 55.55 k (55,545) are male workers, and about 39.71 k (39,705) are female workers.

Gangakhed - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Gangakhed Census Frequently Asked Questions