Purandhar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Purandhar Tehsil has a population of 2.36 Lac (2,35,659) with 1.20 Lac (1,19,906) males and 1.16 Lac (1,15,753) females.The sex ratio in Purandhar is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purandhar Tehsil is 25.04 k (25,037) which is 10.62% of Purandhar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purandhar Tehsil is 887 females for every 1000 males.

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

Purandhar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Purandhar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.67 Lac (2,66,520), indicating a 13.1% increased from Purandhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.30 Lac.

Purandhar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Purandhar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.69 Lac (2,68,549), projecting a 13.96% increased from Purandhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.31 Lac.

Purandhar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Purandhar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.25 Lac (2,25,417), accounting for 95.65% of the Purandhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.15 Lac (1,14,722), and the Hindu female population is around 1.11 Lac (1,10,695).

Purandhar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Purandhar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.13 k (6,130), accounting for 2.6% of the Purandhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.10 k (3,095), and the Muslim female population is around 3.04 k (3,035).

Purandhar Religion Wise Population

Purandhar Urban Population

The Urban population of Purandhar Tehsil is 57.56 k (57,564), with 29.27 k (29,268) being males and 28.30 k (28,296) being females, making up 24.43% of the Purandhar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Purandhar Rural Population

The Rural population of Purandhar Tehsil is 1.78 Lac (1,78,095), with 90.64 k (90,638) being males and 87.46 k (87,457) being females, making up 75.57% of the Purandhar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Purandhar Literacy Rate

Purandhar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.55% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purandhar Tehsil is 89.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purandhar Tehsil is 75.51 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Purandhar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.52%, while in the rural regions of Purandhar Tehsil, it is around 80.94%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purandhar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.55	89.41	75.51
Urban Area	87.52	90.95	84
Rural Area	80.94	88.92	72.77

Literacy Rate by Religion in Purandhar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	82.4	89.35	75.26
Muslim	86.2	90.36	81.98
Buddhist	81.71	89.1	74.56
Jain	96.42	97.85	94.88

Purandhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purandhar Tehsil is 17.05 k (17,053) with 8.52 k (8,518) males and 8.54 k (8,535) females, which is 7.24% of Purandhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Purandhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purandhar Tehsil is 6.08 k (6,076) with 3.13 k (3,130) males and 2.95 k (2,946) females, which is 2.58% of Purandhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purandhar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	966
Urban Area	967
Rural Area	965

Sex Ratio by Religion in Purandhar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	965
Muslim	981
Buddhist	1019
Jain	914

Purandhar Area & Households

The Total Area of Purandhar Tehsil is 1,101.65 Square KM, with a population density of 214 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Purandhar Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Purandhar Tehsil are 108.The Total Number of households in Purandhar Tehsil are 51.26 k(51,259).

Purandhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Purandhar Tehsil, there are about 1.24 Lac (1,24,065) workers, making up nearly 52.65% of the Purandhar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 71.49 k (71,491) are male workers, and about 52.57 k (52,574) are female workers.

Purandhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Purandhar Census Frequently Asked Questions