Rajapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajapur Tehsil has a population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,882) with 75.99 k (75,994) males and 89.89 k (89,888) females.The sex ratio in Rajapur is 1183, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajapur Tehsil is 15.59 k (15,590) which is 9.4% of Rajapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajapur Tehsil is 950 females for every 1000 males.

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

Rajapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.88 Lac (1,87,606), indicating a 13.1% increased from Rajapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.26 k, and the estimated female population is 1.01 Lac.

Rajapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,89,034), projecting a 13.96% increased from Rajapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 86.93 k, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.

Rajapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.42 Lac (1,41,925), accounting for 85.56% of the Rajapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 64.85 k (64,848), and the Hindu female population is around 77.08 k (77,077).

Rajapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 17.02 k (17,016), accounting for 10.26% of the Rajapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.01 k (8,011), and the Muslim female population is around 9.01 k (9,005).

Rajapur Religion Wise Population

Rajapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajapur Tehsil is 9.75 k (9,753), with 4.84 k (4,839) being males and 4.91 k (4,914) being females, making up 5.88% of the Rajapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

Rajapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajapur Tehsil is 1.56 Lac (1,56,129), with 71.16 k (71,155) being males and 84.97 k (84,974) being females, making up 94.12% of the Rajapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1195 females for every 1000 males.

Rajapur Literacy Rate

Rajapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.93% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajapur Tehsil is 89.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajapur Tehsil is 70.06 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.93%, while in the rural regions of Rajapur Tehsil, it is around 78.05%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajapur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.93	89.66	70.06
Urban Area	92.93	96.57	89.37
Rural Area	78.05	89.18	68.95

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajapur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	78.08	89.31	68.84
Muslim	85.58	91.58	80.36
Buddhist	80.06	91.94	70.69
Jain	85.04	93.98	75.21

Rajapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajapur Tehsil is 5.18 k (5,179) with 2.37 k (2,366) males and 2.81 k (2,813) females, which is 3.12% of Rajapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1189 females for every 1000 males.

Rajapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajapur Tehsil is 445 (445) with 248 (248) males and 197 (197) females, which is 0.27% of Rajapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 795 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajapur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1183
Urban Area	1016
Rural Area	1195

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajapur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1189
Muslim	1125
Buddhist	1240
Jain	897

Rajapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajapur Tehsil is 1,200.94 Square KM, with a population density of 138 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajapur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajapur Tehsil are 238.The Total Number of households in Rajapur Tehsil are 41.68 k(41,683).

Rajapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajapur Tehsil, there are about 80.79 k (80,791) workers, making up nearly 48.7% of the Rajapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.16 k (41,155) are male workers, and about 39.64 k (39,636) are female workers.

Rajapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Rajapur Census Frequently Asked Questions