Villages In Khed Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Khed Population

As per the 2011 Census, Khed Tehsil has a population of 4.50 Lac (4,50,116) with 2.38 Lac (2,37,868) males and 2.12 Lac (2,12,248) females.The sex ratio in Khed is 893, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khed Tehsil is 56.10 k (56,102) which is 12.46% of Khed Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khed Tehsil is 861 females for every 1000 males.

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

4.50 Lac

Toatl Population

2.38 Lac

Male Population

2.12 Lac

Female Population

Khed Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Khed Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.09 Lac (5,09,062), indicating a 13.1% increased from Khed's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.39 Lac.

Khed Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Khed Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.13 Lac (5,12,937), projecting a 13.96% increased from Khed's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.41 Lac.

Khed Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Khed Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.19 Lac (4,19,352), accounting for 93.17% of the Khed Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.21 Lac (2,21,467), and the Hindu female population is around 1.98 Lac (1,97,885).

Khed Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Khed Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 14.72 k (14,715), accounting for 3.27% of the Khed Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 7.62 k (7,621), and the Buddhist female population is around 7.09 k (7,094).

Khed Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu4,19,35293.17%
Buddhist14,7153.27%
Muslim11,7242.6%
Jain2,5570.57%
Christian7230.16%
Religion not stated6360.14%
Sikh2220.05%
Other religions and persuasions1870.04%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Khed Urban Population

The Urban population of Khed Tehsil is 1.29 Lac (1,29,334), with 70.82 k (70,823) being males and 58.51 k (58,511) being females, making up 28.73% of the Khed total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 827 females for every 1000 males.

Khed Rural Population

The Rural population of Khed Tehsil is 3.21 Lac (3,20,782), with 1.67 Lac (1,67,045) being males and 1.54 Lac (1,53,737) being females, making up 71.27% of the Khed total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Khed Literacy Rate

Khed Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.77% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khed Tehsil is 88.05 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khed Tehsil is 72.66 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Khed Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.5%, while in the rural regions of Khed Tehsil, it is around 77.34%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khed

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.77 88.05 72.66
Urban Area 89.5 92.54 85.82
Rural Area 77.34 86.19 67.79

Literacy Rate by Religion in Khed

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.48 87.92 72.21
Buddhist 83.74 90.07 76.98
Muslim 83.92 88.52 78.11
Jain 95.4 96.61 94.12

Khed Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khed Tehsil is 30.41 k (30,409) with 16.08 k (16,078) males and 14.33 k (14,331) females, which is 6.76% of Khed Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 892 females for every 1000 males.

Khed Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khed Tehsil is 49.29 k (49,291) with 25.18 k (25,180) males and 24.11 k (24,111) females, which is 10.95% of Khed Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khed

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 893
Urban Area 827
Rural Area 921

Sex Ratio by Religion in Khed

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 894
Buddhist 931
Muslim 816
Jain 932

Khed Area & Households

The Total Area of Khed Tehsil is 1,369.06 Square KM, with a population density of 329 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khed Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Khed Tehsil are 186.The Total Number of households in Khed Tehsil are 99.48 k(99,477).

Khed Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Khed Tehsil, there are about 2.23 Lac (2,22,688) workers, making up nearly 49.47% of the Khed Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.42 Lac (1,41,893) are male workers, and about 80.80 k (80,795) are female workers.

Khed - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.09 Lac (5,09,062) 13.1%
2025 5.13 Lac (5,12,937) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 5.16 Lac (5,16,475) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 5.20 Lac (5,19,774) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 5.23 Lac (5,23,073) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 5.26 Lac (5,26,367) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 5.30 Lac (5,29,666) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 5.33 Lac (5,32,575) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 5.35 Lac (5,35,213) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 5.38 Lac (5,37,852) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 5.40 Lac (5,40,486) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 5.43 Lac (5,43,124) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 5.46 Lac (5,45,758) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Khed Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.46 Lac (5,45,758), with a male population of 2.90 Lac (2,89,665) and a female population of 2.56 Lac (2,56,144). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Khed Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Khed Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Khed is 4.50 Lac (4,50,116).

The estimated population of Khed in 2024 is approximately 5.09 Lac (5,09,062).

Hindu constitute 93.17% of Khed population, amounting to approximately 4.19 Lac (4,19,352) people.

Buddhist constitute 3.27% of Khed population, totaling around 14.72 k (14,715) people.

Hindu: 93.17%, Buddhist: 3.27%, Muslim: 2.6%, Jain: 0.57%, Christian: 0.16%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Sikh: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.04%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Khed is 30.41 k (6.76%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 49.29 k (10.95%).

In Khed, 1.29 Lac (28.73%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.21 Lac (71.27%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Khed is 80.77%, with male literacy at 88.05% and female literacy at 72.66%.

The sex ratio in Khed is 893 females for every 1000 males.

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