Malwan Population
As per the 2011 Census, Malwan Tehsil has a population of 1.12 Lac (1,11,807) with 55.01 k (55,010) males and 56.80 k (56,797) females.The sex ratio in Malwan is 1033, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Malwan Tehsil is 8.34 k (8,342) which is 7.46% of Malwan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Malwan Tehsil is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Malwan Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sindhudurg District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Malwan Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Malwan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.26 Lac (1,26,449), indicating a 13.1% increased from Malwan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 62.44 k, and the estimated female population is 63.99 k.
Malwan Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Malwan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.27 Lac (1,27,412), projecting a 13.96% increased from Malwan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 62.92 k, and the estimated female population is 64.46 k.
Malwan Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Malwan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.04 Lac (1,03,713), accounting for 92.76% of the Malwan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 51.00 k (51,004), and the Hindu female population is around 52.71 k (52,709).
Malwan Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Malwan Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 3.57 k (3,570), accounting for 3.19% of the Malwan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 1.72 k (1,716), and the Buddhist female population is around 1.85 k (1,854).
Malwan Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,03,713 | 92.76% |
| Buddhist | 3,570 | 3.19% |
| Christian | 2,598 | 2.32% |
| Muslim | 1,711 | 1.53% |
| Religion not stated | 104 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 96 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 13 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMalwan Urban Population
The Urban population of Malwan Tehsil is 18.65 k (18,648), with 9.66 k (9,663) being males and 8.99 k (8,985) being females, making up 16.68% of the Malwan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Malwan Rural Population
The Rural population of Malwan Tehsil is 93.16 k (93,159), with 45.35 k (45,347) being males and 47.81 k (47,812) being females, making up 83.32% of the Malwan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1055 females for every 1000 males.
Malwan Literacy Rate
Malwan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.96% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Malwan Tehsil is 92.71 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Malwan Tehsil is 83.4 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Malwan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93%, while in the rural regions of Malwan Tehsil, it is around 86.95%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Malwan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.96 | 92.71 | 83.4 |
| Urban Area | 93 | 94.76 | 91.11 |
| Rural Area | 86.95 | 92.28 | 81.96 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Malwan
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.1 | 92.76 | 83.62 |
| Buddhist | 86.58 | 94.25 | 79.58 |
| Christian | 87.84 | 92.82 | 83.24 |
| Muslim | 83.14 | 86.95 | 78.81 |
Malwan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Malwan Tehsil is 7.02 k (7,015) with 3.43 k (3,425) males and 3.59 k (3,590) females, which is 6.27% of Malwan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1049 females for every 1000 males.
Malwan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Malwan Tehsil is 785 (785) with 395 (395) males and 390 (390) females, which is 0.7% of Malwan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Malwan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1033 |
| Urban Area | 930 |
| Rural Area | 1055 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Malwan
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1034 |
| Buddhist | 1081 |
| Christian | 1051 |
| Muslim | 897 |
Malwan Area & Households
The Total Area of Malwan Tehsil is 639.42 Square KM, with a population density of 175 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Malwan Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Malwan Tehsil are 135.The Total Number of households in Malwan Tehsil are 28.92 k(28,924).
Malwan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Malwan Tehsil, there are about 46.41 k (46,405) workers, making up nearly 41.5% of the Malwan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.39 k (31,393) are male workers, and about 15.01 k (15,012) are female workers.
Malwan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.26 Lac (1,26,449) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.27 Lac (1,27,412) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.28 Lac (1,28,291) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.29 Lac (1,29,110) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.30 Lac (1,29,929) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.31 Lac (1,30,748) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.32 Lac (1,31,567) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.32 Lac (1,32,290) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,945) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.34 Lac (1,33,601) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.34 Lac (1,34,255) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.35 Lac (1,34,910) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,565) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Malwan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.36 Lac (1,35,565), with a male population of 66.99 k (66,989) and a female population of 68.54 k (68,544). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Malwan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.