Palus Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palus Tehsil has a population of 1.65 Lac (1,64,909) with 85.30 k (85,298) males and 79.61 k (79,611) females.The sex ratio in Palus is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palus Tehsil is 16.70 k (16,700) which is 10.13% of Palus Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palus Tehsil is 842 females for every 1000 males.

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

Palus Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palus Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.87 Lac (1,86,505), indicating a 13.1% increased from Palus's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 96.82 k, and the estimated female population is 89.69 k.

Palus Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palus Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.88 Lac (1,87,925), projecting a 13.96% increased from Palus's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 97.57 k, and the estimated female population is 90.35 k.

Palus Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Palus Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.45 Lac (1,44,713), accounting for 87.75% of the Palus Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 74.71 k (74,710), and the Hindu female population is around 70.00 k (70,003).

Palus Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Palus Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.10 k (10,095), accounting for 6.12% of the Palus Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.35 k (5,345), and the Muslim female population is around 4.75 k (4,750).

Palus Religion Wise Population

Palus Urban Population

The Urban population of Palus Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Palus total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Palus Rural Population

The Rural population of Palus Tehsil is 1.65 Lac (1,64,909), with 85.30 k (85,298) being males and 79.61 k (79,611) being females, making up 100% of the Palus total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Palus Literacy Rate

Palus Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.11% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palus Tehsil is 90.96 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palus Tehsil is 80.96 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Palus Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Palus Tehsil, it is around 86.11%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palus

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	86.11	90.96	80.96
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	86.11	90.96	80.96

Literacy Rate by Religion in Palus

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	85.86	90.87	80.56
Muslim	86.64	90.53	82.29
Jain	91.23	93.37	88.88
Buddhist	84.57	90.86	78.27

Palus Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palus Tehsil is 18.39 k (18,386) with 9.39 k (9,387) males and 9.00 k (8,999) females, which is 11.15% of Palus Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Palus Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palus Tehsil is 1.18 k (1,178) with 610 (610) males and 568 (568) females, which is 0.71% of Palus Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palus

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	934
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	934

Sex Ratio by Religion in Palus

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	937
Muslim	889
Jain	893
Buddhist	989

Palus Area & Households

The Total Area of Palus Tehsil is 297.34 Square KM, with a population density of 555 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Palus Tehsil are 35.The Total Number of households in Palus Tehsil are 34.40 k(34,401).

Palus Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palus Tehsil, there are about 67.15 k (67,152) workers, making up nearly 40.72% of the Palus Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.11 k (47,108) are male workers, and about 20.04 k (20,044) are female workers.

Palus - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Palus Census Frequently Asked Questions