Sawantwadi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sawantwadi Tehsil has a population of 1.47 Lac (1,47,466) with 72.94 k (72,944) males and 74.52 k (74,522) females.The sex ratio in Sawantwadi is 1022, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sawantwadi Tehsil is 12.43 k (12,426) which is 8.43% of Sawantwadi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sawantwadi Tehsil is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sawantwadi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sindhudurg District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Sawantwadi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sawantwadi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.67 Lac (1,66,778), indicating a 13.1% increased from Sawantwadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 82.79 k, and the estimated female population is 83.96 k.
Sawantwadi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sawantwadi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.68 Lac (1,68,048), projecting a 13.96% increased from Sawantwadi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 83.44 k, and the estimated female population is 84.58 k.
Sawantwadi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sawantwadi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.36 Lac (1,35,674), accounting for 92% of the Sawantwadi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.14 k (67,142), and the Hindu female population is around 68.53 k (68,532).
Sawantwadi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sawantwadi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.87 k (5,866), accounting for 3.98% of the Sawantwadi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.97 k (2,967), and the Muslim female population is around 2.90 k (2,899).
Sawantwadi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,35,674 | 92% |
| Muslim | 5,866 | 3.98% |
| Christian | 4,814 | 3.26% |
| Buddhist | 642 | 0.44% |
| Religion not stated | 336 | 0.23% |
| Jain | 74 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 49 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSawantwadi Urban Population
The Urban population of Sawantwadi Tehsil is 35.54 k (35,542), with 17.73 k (17,728) being males and 17.81 k (17,814) being females, making up 24.1% of the Sawantwadi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Sawantwadi Rural Population
The Rural population of Sawantwadi Tehsil is 1.12 Lac (1,11,924), with 55.22 k (55,216) being males and 56.71 k (56,708) being females, making up 75.9% of the Sawantwadi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1028 females for every 1000 males.
Sawantwadi Literacy Rate
Sawantwadi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.71% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sawantwadi Tehsil is 92.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sawantwadi Tehsil is 80.98 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sawantwadi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.88%, while in the rural regions of Sawantwadi Tehsil, it is around 84.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sawantwadi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.71 | 92.62 | 80.98 |
| Urban Area | 92.88 | 95.1 | 90.7 |
| Rural Area | 84.76 | 91.83 | 77.95 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sawantwadi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.38 | 92.57 | 80.39 |
| Muslim | 91.51 | 92.1 | 90.91 |
| Christian | 89.16 | 93.81 | 85.11 |
| Buddhist | 91.26 | 96.74 | 85.42 |
Sawantwadi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sawantwadi Tehsil is 8.35 k (8,350) with 4.11 k (4,110) males and 4.24 k (4,240) females, which is 5.66% of Sawantwadi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Sawantwadi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sawantwadi Tehsil is 1.06 k (1,061) with 561 (561) males and 500 (500) females, which is 0.72% of Sawantwadi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sawantwadi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1022 |
| Urban Area | 1005 |
| Rural Area | 1028 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sawantwadi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1021 |
| Muslim | 978 |
| Christian | 1136 |
| Buddhist | 917 |
Sawantwadi Area & Households
The Total Area of Sawantwadi Tehsil is 895.89 Square KM, with a population density of 165 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sawantwadi Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Sawantwadi Tehsil are 82.The Total Number of households in Sawantwadi Tehsil are 35.96 k(35,958).
Sawantwadi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sawantwadi Tehsil, there are about 58.44 k (58,442) workers, making up nearly 39.63% of the Sawantwadi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.46 k (39,457) are male workers, and about 18.99 k (18,985) are female workers.
Sawantwadi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.67 Lac (1,66,778) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.68 Lac (1,68,048) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,207) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,287) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,368) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,448) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,528) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,481) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,346) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,210) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.77 Lac (1,77,073) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.78 Lac (1,77,937) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.79 Lac (1,78,800) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sawantwadi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.79 Lac (1,78,800), with a male population of 88.83 k (88,828) and a female population of 89.93 k (89,934). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Sawantwadi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.