Pen Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pen Tehsil has a population of 1.95 Lac (1,95,454) with 99.57 k (99,570) males and 95.88 k (95,884) females.The sex ratio in Pen is 963, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pen Tehsil is 21.88 k (21,884) which is 11.2% of Pen Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pen Tehsil is 950 females for every 1000 males.

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

Pen Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pen Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.21 Lac (2,21,050), indicating a 13.1% increased from Pen's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.

Pen Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pen Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.23 Lac (2,22,733), projecting a 13.96% increased from Pen's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.09 Lac.

Pen Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pen Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.87 Lac (1,86,619), accounting for 95.48% of the Pen Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 95.06 k (95,060), and the Hindu female population is around 91.56 k (91,559).

Pen Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pen Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.49 k (3,492), accounting for 1.79% of the Pen Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.83 k (1,833), and the Muslim female population is around 1.66 k (1,659).

Pen Religion Wise Population

Pen Urban Population

The Urban population of Pen Tehsil is 46.63 k (46,630), with 23.87 k (23,870) being males and 22.76 k (22,760) being females, making up 23.86% of the Pen total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Pen Rural Population

The Rural population of Pen Tehsil is 1.49 Lac (1,48,824), with 75.70 k (75,700) being males and 73.12 k (73,124) being females, making up 76.14% of the Pen total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Pen Literacy Rate

Pen Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.9% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pen Tehsil is 85.43 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pen Tehsil is 70.09 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pen Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.57%, while in the rural regions of Pen Tehsil, it is around 74.2%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pen

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.9	85.43	70.09
Urban Area	89.57	93.09	85.9
Rural Area	74.2	83	65.1

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pen

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	77.48	85.15	69.52
Muslim	86.72	89.43	83.64
Buddhist	86.91	93.04	80.91
Religion not stated	78.81	88.1	68.46

Pen Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pen Tehsil is 4.45 k (4,454) with 2.27 k (2,273) males and 2.18 k (2,181) females, which is 2.28% of Pen Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Pen Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pen Tehsil is 32.40 k (32,400) with 16.34 k (16,338) males and 16.06 k (16,062) females, which is 16.58% of Pen Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pen

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	963
Urban Area	954
Rural Area	966

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pen

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	964
Muslim	906
Buddhist	1000
Religion not stated	942

Pen Area & Households

The Total Area of Pen Tehsil is 527.68 Square KM, with a population density of 370 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pen Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Pen Tehsil are 169.The Total Number of households in Pen Tehsil are 45.14 k(45,142).

Pen Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pen Tehsil, there are about 83.92 k (83,919) workers, making up nearly 42.94% of the Pen Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 55.37 k (55,366) are male workers, and about 28.55 k (28,553) are female workers.

Pen - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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