Khed Population

As per the 2011 Census, Khed Tehsil has a population of 1.82 Lac (1,81,615) with 86.49 k (86,485) males and 95.13 k (95,130) females.The sex ratio in Khed is 1100, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khed Tehsil is 18.02 k (18,016) which is 9.92% of Khed Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khed Tehsil is 935 females for every 1000 males.

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

Khed Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Khed Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.05 Lac (2,05,399), indicating a 13.1% increased from Khed's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 98.16 k, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.

Khed Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Khed Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.07 Lac (2,06,963), projecting a 13.96% increased from Khed's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 98.93 k, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.

Khed Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Khed Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.42 Lac (1,41,904), accounting for 78.13% of the Khed Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 68.01 k (68,005), and the Hindu female population is around 73.90 k (73,899).

Khed Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khed Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24.01 k (24,012), accounting for 13.22% of the Khed Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.85 k (10,851), and the Muslim female population is around 13.16 k (13,161).

Khed Religion Wise Population

Khed Urban Population

The Urban population of Khed Tehsil is 16.89 k (16,892), with 8.15 k (8,151) being males and 8.74 k (8,741) being females, making up 9.3% of the Khed total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1073 females for every 1000 males.

Khed Rural Population

The Rural population of Khed Tehsil is 1.65 Lac (1,64,723), with 78.33 k (78,334) being males and 86.39 k (86,389) being females, making up 90.7% of the Khed total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1103 females for every 1000 males.

Khed Literacy Rate

Khed Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.19% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khed Tehsil is 90.89 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khed Tehsil is 74.43 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Khed Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.33%, while in the rural regions of Khed Tehsil, it is around 80.96%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khed

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.19	90.89	74.43
Urban Area	94.33	96.68	92.17
Rural Area	80.96	90.29	72.65

Literacy Rate by Religion in Khed

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	80.45	90.07	71.75
Muslim	93.63	96.28	91.53
Buddhist	80.76	90.88	71.39
Christian	86.05	88.04	83.75

Khed Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khed Tehsil is 9.82 k (9,822) with 4.80 k (4,797) males and 5.03 k (5,025) females, which is 5.41% of Khed Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1048 females for every 1000 males.

Khed Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khed Tehsil is 2.51 k (2,506) with 1.28 k (1,282) males and 1.22 k (1,224) females, which is 1.38% of Khed Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khed

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1100
Urban Area	1073
Rural Area	1103

Sex Ratio by Religion in Khed

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1087
Muslim	1213
Buddhist	1062
Christian	844

Khed Area & Households

The Total Area of Khed Tehsil is 1,025.8 Square KM, with a population density of 177 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khed Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Khed Tehsil are 215.The Total Number of households in Khed Tehsil are 44.37 k(44,368).

Khed Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Khed Tehsil, there are about 73.74 k (73,738) workers, making up nearly 40.6% of the Khed Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 44.04 k (44,044) are male workers, and about 29.69 k (29,694) are female workers.

Khed - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Khed Census Frequently Asked Questions