Barshi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barshi Tehsil has a population of 3.73 Lac (3,72,711) with 1.94 Lac (1,93,777) males and 1.79 Lac (1,78,934) females.The sex ratio in Barshi is 924, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barshi Tehsil is 42.97 k (42,971) which is 11.53% of Barshi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barshi Tehsil is 841 females for every 1000 males.

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

3.73 Lac

Toatl Population

1.94 Lac

Male Population

1.79 Lac

Female Population

Barshi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barshi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.22 Lac (4,21,520), indicating a 13.1% increased from Barshi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.02 Lac.

Barshi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barshi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.25 Lac (4,24,729), projecting a 13.96% increased from Barshi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.03 Lac.

Barshi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barshi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.33 Lac (3,32,732), accounting for 89.27% of the Barshi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.73 Lac (1,73,461), and the Hindu female population is around 1.59 Lac (1,59,271).

Barshi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barshi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 34.14 k (34,135), accounting for 9.16% of the Barshi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.29 k (17,292), and the Muslim female population is around 16.84 k (16,843).

Barshi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,32,73289.27%
Muslim34,1359.16%
Jain3,3350.89%
Buddhist1,2810.34%
Christian5490.15%
Religion not stated5050.14%
Sikh1030.03%
Other religions and persuasions710.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Barshi Urban Population

The Urban population of Barshi Tehsil is 1.19 Lac (1,18,722), with 60.80 k (60,801) being males and 57.92 k (57,921) being females, making up 31.85% of the Barshi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Barshi Rural Population

The Rural population of Barshi Tehsil is 2.54 Lac (2,53,989), with 1.33 Lac (1,32,976) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,21,013) being females, making up 68.15% of the Barshi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Barshi Literacy Rate

Barshi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.93% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barshi Tehsil is 86.63 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barshi Tehsil is 70.69 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Barshi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.77%, while in the rural regions of Barshi Tehsil, it is around 75.72%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barshi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.93 86.63 70.69
Urban Area 85.77 91.64 79.71
Rural Area 75.72 84.34 66.35

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barshi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 78.56 86.37 70.16
Muslim 80.76 87.98 73.44
Jain 94.44 96.72 91.94
Buddhist 80.16 88.69 71.63

Barshi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barshi Tehsil is 50.62 k (50,621) with 25.91 k (25,909) males and 24.71 k (24,712) females, which is 13.58% of Barshi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Barshi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barshi Tehsil is 4.76 k (4,759) with 2.56 k (2,556) males and 2.20 k (2,203) females, which is 1.28% of Barshi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 862 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barshi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 924
Urban Area 953
Rural Area 911

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barshi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 919
Muslim 975
Jain 914
Buddhist 993

Barshi Area & Households

The Total Area of Barshi Tehsil is 1,541.64 Square KM, with a population density of 242 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barshi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barshi Tehsil are 139.The Total Number of households in Barshi Tehsil are 79.97 k(79,969).

Barshi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barshi Tehsil, there are about 1.67 Lac (1,67,072) workers, making up nearly 44.83% of the Barshi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.05 Lac (1,05,181) are male workers, and about 61.89 k (61,891) are female workers.

Barshi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.22 Lac (4,21,520) 13.1%
2025 4.25 Lac (4,24,729) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 4.28 Lac (4,27,658) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 4.30 Lac (4,30,390) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 4.33 Lac (4,33,122) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 4.36 Lac (4,35,850) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 4.39 Lac (4,38,581) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 4.41 Lac (4,40,990) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 4.43 Lac (4,43,175) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 4.45 Lac (4,45,359) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 4.48 Lac (4,47,540) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 4.50 Lac (4,49,725) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 4.52 Lac (4,51,906) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barshi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.52 Lac (4,51,906), with a male population of 2.36 Lac (2,35,973) and a female population of 2.16 Lac (2,15,940). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Barshi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Barshi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barshi is 3.73 Lac (3,72,711).

The estimated population of Barshi in 2024 is approximately 4.22 Lac (4,21,520).

Hindu constitute 89.27% of Barshi population, amounting to approximately 3.33 Lac (3,32,732) people.

Muslim constitute 9.16% of Barshi population, totaling around 34.14 k (34,135) people.

Hindu: 89.27%, Muslim: 9.16%, Jain: 0.89%, Buddhist: 0.34%, Christian: 0.15%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Sikh: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barshi is 50.62 k (13.58%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.76 k (1.28%).

In Barshi, 1.19 Lac (31.85%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.54 Lac (68.15%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barshi is 78.93%, with male literacy at 86.63% and female literacy at 70.69%.

The sex ratio in Barshi is 924 females for every 1000 males.

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