Karad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Karad Tehsil has a population of 5.84 Lac (5,84,085) with 2.96 Lac (2,96,157) males and 2.88 Lac (2,87,928) females.The sex ratio in Karad is 973, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karad Tehsil is 60.79 k (60,786) which is 10.41% of Karad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karad Tehsil is 880 females for every 1000 males.

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

Karad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Karad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.61 Lac (6,60,574), indicating a 13.1% increased from Karad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.24 Lac.

Karad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Karad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.66 Lac (6,65,604), projecting a 13.96% increased from Karad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.27 Lac.

Karad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Karad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.97 Lac (4,97,392), accounting for 85.16% of the Karad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.53 Lac (2,52,680), and the Hindu female population is around 2.45 Lac (2,44,712).

Karad Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karad Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 49.18 k (49,184), accounting for 8.42% of the Karad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.72 k (24,717), and the Muslim female population is around 24.47 k (24,467).

Karad Religion Wise Population

Karad Urban Population

The Urban population of Karad Tehsil is 1.29 Lac (1,29,256), with 65.78 k (65,781) being males and 63.48 k (63,475) being females, making up 22.13% of the Karad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Karad Rural Population

The Rural population of Karad Tehsil is 4.55 Lac (4,54,829), with 2.30 Lac (2,30,376) being males and 2.24 Lac (2,24,453) being females, making up 77.87% of the Karad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Karad Literacy Rate

Karad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.31% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karad Tehsil is 89.91 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karad Tehsil is 78.62 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.04%, while in the rural regions of Karad Tehsil, it is around 83.26%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karad

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	84.31	89.91	78.62
Urban Area	88.04	92.11	83.86
Rural Area	83.26	89.29	77.15

Literacy Rate by Religion in Karad

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	84.4	90.07	78.61
Muslim	85.09	88.89	81.28
Buddhist	80.54	88.11	73.07
Jain	95.59	97.37	93.75

Karad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karad Tehsil is 68.44 k (68,439) with 34.23 k (34,228) males and 34.21 k (34,211) females, which is 11.72% of Karad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Karad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karad Tehsil is 3.15 k (3,149) with 1.63 k (1,632) males and 1.52 k (1,517) females, which is 0.54% of Karad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karad

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	973
Urban Area	965
Rural Area	975

Sex Ratio by Religion in Karad

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	969
Muslim	990
Buddhist	1008
Jain	946

Karad Area & Households

The Total Area of Karad Tehsil is 1,038.81 Square KM, with a population density of 562 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karad Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Karad Tehsil are 217.The Total Number of households in Karad Tehsil are 1.25 Lac(1,24,925).

Karad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Karad Tehsil, there are about 2.51 Lac (2,50,794) workers, making up nearly 42.94% of the Karad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.67 Lac (1,67,311) are male workers, and about 83.48 k (83,483) are female workers.

Karad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Karad Census Frequently Asked Questions