Miraj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Miraj Tehsil has a population of 8.55 Lac (8,54,581) with 4.35 Lac (4,34,613) males and 4.20 Lac (4,19,968) females.The sex ratio in Miraj is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Miraj Tehsil is 91.44 k (91,436) which is 10.7% of Miraj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Miraj Tehsil is 888 females for every 1000 males.

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

Miraj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Miraj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.66 Lac (9,66,493), indicating a 13.1% increased from Miraj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.73 Lac.

Miraj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Miraj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.74 Lac (9,73,852), projecting a 13.96% increased from Miraj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.77 Lac.

Miraj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Miraj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.38 Lac (6,38,482), accounting for 74.71% of the Miraj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.26 Lac (3,25,540), and the Hindu female population is around 3.13 Lac (3,12,942).

Miraj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Miraj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.32 Lac (1,32,056), accounting for 15.45% of the Miraj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 66.14 k (66,141), and the Muslim female population is around 65.92 k (65,915).

Miraj Religion Wise Population

Miraj Urban Population

The Urban population of Miraj Tehsil is 5.29 Lac (5,28,627), with 2.67 Lac (2,66,846) being males and 2.62 Lac (2,61,781) being females, making up 61.86% of the Miraj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Miraj Rural Population

The Rural population of Miraj Tehsil is 3.26 Lac (3,25,954), with 1.68 Lac (1,67,767) being males and 1.58 Lac (1,58,187) being females, making up 38.14% of the Miraj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Miraj Literacy Rate

Miraj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.54% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Miraj Tehsil is 89.81 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Miraj Tehsil is 79.14 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Miraj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.99%, while in the rural regions of Miraj Tehsil, it is around 82.19%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Miraj

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	84.54	89.81	79.14
Urban Area	85.99	90.15	81.79
Rural Area	82.19	89.26	74.77

Literacy Rate by Religion in Miraj

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	83.7	89.29	77.94
Muslim	84.8	89.45	80.17
Jain	91.67	95.2	87.95
Buddhist	83.19	89.04	77.54

Miraj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Miraj Tehsil is 1.20 Lac (1,19,813) with 59.77 k (59,774) males and 60.04 k (60,039) females, which is 14.02% of Miraj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Miraj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Miraj Tehsil is 5.70 k (5,701) with 2.92 k (2,924) males and 2.78 k (2,777) females, which is 0.67% of Miraj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Miraj

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	967
Urban Area	982
Rural Area	943

Sex Ratio by Religion in Miraj

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	962
Muslim	997
Jain	938
Buddhist	1033

Miraj Area & Households

The Total Area of Miraj Tehsil is 918.19 Square KM, with a population density of 931 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Miraj Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Miraj Tehsil are 65.The Total Number of households in Miraj Tehsil are 1.85 Lac(1,85,372).

Miraj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Miraj Tehsil, there are about 3.21 Lac (3,20,874) workers, making up nearly 37.55% of the Miraj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.38 Lac (2,37,802) are male workers, and about 83.07 k (83,072) are female workers.

Miraj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Miraj Census Frequently Asked Questions