Guhagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Guhagar Tehsil has a population of 1.23 Lac (1,23,209) with 54.70 k (54,696) males and 68.51 k (68,513) females.The sex ratio in Guhagar is 1253, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Guhagar Tehsil is 12.20 k (12,195) which is 9.9% of Guhagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Guhagar Tehsil is 914 females for every 1000 males.

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

Guhagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Guhagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.39 Lac (1,39,344), indicating a 13.1% increased from Guhagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 62.08 k, and the estimated female population is 77.19 k.

Guhagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Guhagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.40 Lac (1,40,405), projecting a 13.96% increased from Guhagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 62.57 k, and the estimated female population is 77.76 k.

Guhagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Guhagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.06 Lac (1,06,024), accounting for 86.05% of the Guhagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 46.56 k (46,560), and the Hindu female population is around 59.46 k (59,464).

Guhagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Guhagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.94 k (8,938), accounting for 7.25% of the Guhagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.30 k (4,297), and the Muslim female population is around 4.64 k (4,641).

Guhagar Religion Wise Population

Guhagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Guhagar Tehsil is 1.62 k (1,621), with 823 (823) being males and 798 (798) being females, making up 1.32% of the Guhagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Guhagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Guhagar Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,21,588), with 53.87 k (53,873) being males and 67.72 k (67,715) being females, making up 98.68% of the Guhagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1257 females for every 1000 males.

Guhagar Literacy Rate

Guhagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.6% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Guhagar Tehsil is 89.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Guhagar Tehsil is 68.76 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Guhagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.72%, while in the rural regions of Guhagar Tehsil, it is around 77.46%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Guhagar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.6	89.07	68.76
Urban Area	87.72	94.52	80.72
Rural Area	77.46	88.98	68.62

Literacy Rate by Religion in Guhagar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	76.36	88.43	67.27
Muslim	88.81	93.7	84.34
Buddhist	81.3	91.56	72.64
Christian	91.11	96	85

Guhagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Guhagar Tehsil is 2.83 k (2,831) with 1.37 k (1,365) males and 1.47 k (1,466) females, which is 2.3% of Guhagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1074 females for every 1000 males.

Guhagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Guhagar Tehsil is 409 (409) with 234 (234) males and 175 (175) females, which is 0.33% of Guhagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 748 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Guhagar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1253
Urban Area	970
Rural Area	1257

Sex Ratio by Religion in Guhagar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1278
Muslim	1081
Buddhist	1158
Christian	1000

Guhagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Guhagar Tehsil is 631.85 Square KM, with a population density of 195 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Guhagar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Guhagar Tehsil are 121.The Total Number of households in Guhagar Tehsil are 32.46 k(32,459).

Guhagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Guhagar Tehsil, there are about 58.11 k (58,109) workers, making up nearly 47.16% of the Guhagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.95 k (28,951) are male workers, and about 29.16 k (29,158) are female workers.

Guhagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Guhagar Census Frequently Asked Questions