Walwa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Walwa Tehsil has a population of 4.56 Lac (4,56,002) with 2.35 Lac (2,35,160) males and 2.21 Lac (2,20,842) females.The sex ratio in Walwa is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Walwa Tehsil is 46.30 k (46,296) which is 10.15% of Walwa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Walwa Tehsil is 807 females for every 1000 males.

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

4.56 Lac

Toatl Population

2.35 Lac

Male Population

2.21 Lac

Female Population

Walwa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Walwa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.16 Lac (5,15,718), indicating a 13.1% increased from Walwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.49 Lac.

Walwa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Walwa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.20 Lac (5,19,645), projecting a 13.96% increased from Walwa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.51 Lac.

Walwa Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Walwa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.04 Lac (4,04,259), accounting for 88.65% of the Walwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.09 Lac (2,08,841), and the Hindu female population is around 1.95 Lac (1,95,418).

Walwa Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Walwa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 32.93 k (32,932), accounting for 7.22% of the Walwa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.73 k (16,732), and the Muslim female population is around 16.20 k (16,200).

Walwa Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu4,04,25988.65%
Muslim32,9327.22%
Jain10,9392.4%
Buddhist6,0851.33%
Religion not stated8140.18%
Christian8000.18%
Sikh1390.03%
Other religions and persuasions340.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Walwa Urban Population

The Urban population of Walwa Tehsil is 1.04 Lac (1,04,496), with 53.61 k (53,606) being males and 50.89 k (50,890) being females, making up 22.92% of the Walwa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Walwa Rural Population

The Rural population of Walwa Tehsil is 3.52 Lac (3,51,506), with 1.82 Lac (1,81,554) being males and 1.70 Lac (1,69,952) being females, making up 77.08% of the Walwa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Walwa Literacy Rate

Walwa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Walwa Tehsil is 91.34 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Walwa Tehsil is 78.79 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Walwa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.36%, while in the rural regions of Walwa Tehsil, it is around 84.87%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Walwa

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 85.21 91.34 78.79
Urban Area 86.36 91.51 80.99
Rural Area 84.87 91.29 78.13

Literacy Rate by Religion in Walwa

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 84.84 91.13 78.22
Muslim 87.17 92.01 82.27
Jain 92.97 96.29 89.47
Buddhist 84.97 92.86 77.13

Walwa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Walwa Tehsil is 53.93 k (53,931) with 27.25 k (27,254) males and 26.68 k (26,677) females, which is 11.83% of Walwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Walwa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Walwa Tehsil is 2.80 k (2,801) with 1.43 k (1,425) males and 1.38 k (1,376) females, which is 0.61% of Walwa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Walwa

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 940
Urban Area 950
Rural Area 937

Sex Ratio by Religion in Walwa

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 936
Muslim 969
Jain 932
Buddhist 1000

Walwa Area & Households

The Total Area of Walwa Tehsil is 776.07 Square KM, with a population density of 588 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Walwa Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Walwa Tehsil are 96.The Total Number of households in Walwa Tehsil are 94.55 k(94,554).

Walwa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Walwa Tehsil, there are about 1.96 Lac (1,96,477) workers, making up nearly 43.09% of the Walwa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.32 Lac (1,32,369) are male workers, and about 64.11 k (64,108) are female workers.

Walwa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.16 Lac (5,15,718) 13.1%
2025 5.20 Lac (5,19,645) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 5.23 Lac (5,23,229) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 5.27 Lac (5,26,571) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 5.30 Lac (5,29,913) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 5.33 Lac (5,33,251) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 5.37 Lac (5,36,592) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 5.40 Lac (5,39,539) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 5.42 Lac (5,42,212) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 5.45 Lac (5,44,885) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 5.48 Lac (5,47,554) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 5.50 Lac (5,50,226) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 5.53 Lac (5,52,895) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Walwa Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.53 Lac (5,52,895), with a male population of 2.86 Lac (2,86,367) and a female population of 2.67 Lac (2,66,515). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Walwa Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Walwa Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Walwa is 4.56 Lac (4,56,002).

The estimated population of Walwa in 2024 is approximately 5.16 Lac (5,15,718).

Hindu constitute 88.65% of Walwa population, amounting to approximately 4.04 Lac (4,04,259) people.

Muslim constitute 7.22% of Walwa population, totaling around 32.93 k (32,932) people.

Hindu: 88.65%, Muslim: 7.22%, Jain: 2.4%, Buddhist: 1.33%, Religion not stated: 0.18%, Christian: 0.18%, Sikh: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Walwa is 53.93 k (11.83%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.80 k (0.61%).

In Walwa, 1.04 Lac (22.92%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.52 Lac (77.08%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Walwa is 85.21%, with male literacy at 91.34% and female literacy at 78.79%.

The sex ratio in Walwa is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Walwa population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.