Lanja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Lanja Tehsil has a population of 1.07 Lac (1,06,986) with 49.99 k (49,985) males and 57.00 k (57,001) females.The sex ratio in Lanja is 1141, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lanja Tehsil is 10.10 k (10,101) which is 9.44% of Lanja Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lanja Tehsil is 900 females for every 1000 males.

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

Lanja Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Lanja Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.21 Lac (1,20,997), indicating a 13.1% increased from Lanja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 56.74 k, and the estimated female population is 64.22 k.

Lanja Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Lanja Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.22 Lac (1,21,918), projecting a 13.96% increased from Lanja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 57.18 k, and the estimated female population is 64.69 k.

Lanja Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Lanja Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 91.57 k (91,568), accounting for 85.59% of the Lanja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 42.91 k (42,909), and the Hindu female population is around 48.66 k (48,659).

Lanja Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Lanja Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 9.05 k (9,047), accounting for 8.46% of the Lanja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 4.09 k (4,086), and the Buddhist female population is around 4.96 k (4,961).

Lanja Religion Wise Population

Lanja Urban Population

The Urban population of Lanja Tehsil is 14.38 k (14,377), with 7.17 k (7,173) being males and 7.20 k (7,204) being females, making up 13.44% of the Lanja total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Lanja Rural Population

The Rural population of Lanja Tehsil is 92.61 k (92,609), with 42.81 k (42,812) being males and 49.80 k (49,797) being females, making up 86.56% of the Lanja total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1164 females for every 1000 males.

Lanja Literacy Rate

Lanja Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.57% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lanja Tehsil is 88.93 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lanja Tehsil is 69.7 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Lanja Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.35%, while in the rural regions of Lanja Tehsil, it is around 76.46%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lanja

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.57	88.93	69.7
Urban Area	92.35	95.9	88.82
Rural Area	76.46	87.76	67

Literacy Rate by Religion in Lanja

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	78.19	88.65	69.16
Buddhist	77.84	89.72	68.49
Muslim	85.09	91.82	79.33
Jain	96.15	100	92.98

Lanja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lanja Tehsil is 7.02 k (7,018) with 3.21 k (3,206) males and 3.81 k (3,812) females, which is 6.56% of Lanja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1190 females for every 1000 males.

Lanja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lanja Tehsil is 229 (229) with 143 (143) males and 86 (86) females, which is 0.21% of Lanja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 602 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lanja

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1141
Urban Area	1005
Rural Area	1164

Sex Ratio by Religion in Lanja

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1135
Buddhist	1215
Muslim	1132
Jain	1093

Lanja Area & Households

The Total Area of Lanja Tehsil is 746.75 Square KM, with a population density of 143 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Lanja Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Lanja Tehsil are 122.The Total Number of households in Lanja Tehsil are 26.04 k(26,040).

Lanja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Lanja Tehsil, there are about 52.02 k (52,023) workers, making up nearly 48.63% of the Lanja Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 27.46 k (27,464) are male workers, and about 24.56 k (24,559) are female workers.

Lanja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Lanja Census Frequently Asked Questions