Karjat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Karjat Tehsil has a population of 2.12 Lac (2,12,051) with 1.08 Lac (1,07,870) males and 1.04 Lac (1,04,181) females.The sex ratio in Karjat is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karjat Tehsil is 25.22 k (25,216) which is 11.89% of Karjat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karjat Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.

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

Karjat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Karjat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.40 Lac (2,39,821), indicating a 13.1% increased from Karjat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.

Karjat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Karjat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.42 Lac (2,41,647), projecting a 13.96% increased from Karjat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.18 Lac.

Karjat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Karjat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.86 Lac (1,86,082), accounting for 87.75% of the Karjat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 94.66 k (94,659), and the Hindu female population is around 91.42 k (91,423).

Karjat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karjat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.04 k (12,042), accounting for 5.68% of the Karjat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.15 k (6,145), and the Muslim female population is around 5.90 k (5,897).

Karjat Religion Wise Population

Karjat Urban Population

The Urban population of Karjat Tehsil is 52.49 k (52,485), with 26.74 k (26,738) being males and 25.75 k (25,747) being females, making up 24.75% of the Karjat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Karjat Rural Population

The Rural population of Karjat Tehsil is 1.60 Lac (1,59,566), with 81.13 k (81,132) being males and 78.43 k (78,434) being females, making up 75.25% of the Karjat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Karjat Literacy Rate

Karjat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karjat Tehsil is 87.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karjat Tehsil is 74 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karjat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.5%, while in the rural regions of Karjat Tehsil, it is around 78.35%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karjat

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	80.65	87.08	74
Urban Area	87.5	91.33	83.54
Rural Area	78.35	85.65	70.79

Literacy Rate by Religion in Karjat

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	79.65	86.41	72.66
Muslim	88.3	90.79	85.7
Buddhist	86.45	92.47	80.54
Jain	97.07	98.03	96.07

Karjat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karjat Tehsil is 11.51 k (11,507) with 5.71 k (5,710) males and 5.80 k (5,797) females, which is 5.43% of Karjat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

Karjat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karjat Tehsil is 50.76 k (50,756) with 25.37 k (25,372) males and 25.38 k (25,384) females, which is 23.94% of Karjat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karjat

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	966
Urban Area	963
Rural Area	967

Sex Ratio by Religion in Karjat

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	966
Muslim	960
Buddhist	1015
Jain	952

Karjat Area & Households

The Total Area of Karjat Tehsil is 662.61 Square KM, with a population density of 320 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karjat Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Karjat Tehsil are 176.The Total Number of households in Karjat Tehsil are 44.45 k(44,451).

Karjat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Karjat Tehsil, there are about 86.16 k (86,164) workers, making up nearly 40.63% of the Karjat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.21 k (60,214) are male workers, and about 25.95 k (25,950) are female workers.

Karjat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Karjat Census Frequently Asked Questions