Ambarnath Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ambarnath Tehsil has a population of 5.65 Lac (5,65,340) with 2.95 Lac (2,95,358) males and 2.70 Lac (2,69,982) females.The sex ratio in Ambarnath is 915, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ambarnath Tehsil is 65.05 k (65,053) which is 11.51% of Ambarnath Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ambarnath Tehsil is 915 females for every 1000 males.

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

5.65 Lac

Toatl Population

2.95 Lac

Male Population

2.70 Lac

Female Population

Ambarnath Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ambarnath Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.39 Lac (6,39,375), indicating a 13.1% increased from Ambarnath's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.04 Lac.

Ambarnath Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ambarnath Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.44 Lac (6,44,243), projecting a 13.96% increased from Ambarnath's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.06 Lac.

Ambarnath Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ambarnath Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.62 Lac (4,61,538), accounting for 81.64% of the Ambarnath Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.42 Lac (2,41,996), and the Hindu female population is around 2.20 Lac (2,19,542).

Ambarnath Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Ambarnath Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 43.23 k (43,233), accounting for 7.65% of the Ambarnath Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 21.80 k (21,797), and the Buddhist female population is around 21.44 k (21,436).

Ambarnath Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu4,61,53881.64%
Buddhist43,2337.65%
Muslim38,9206.88%
Christian15,8012.79%
Jain2,6640.47%
Religion not stated1,7430.31%
Sikh1,1490.2%
Other religions and persuasions2920.05%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ambarnath Urban Population

The Urban population of Ambarnath Tehsil is 4.40 Lac (4,40,329), with 2.30 Lac (2,29,554) being males and 2.11 Lac (2,10,775) being females, making up 77.89% of the Ambarnath total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Ambarnath Rural Population

The Rural population of Ambarnath Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,25,011), with 65.80 k (65,804) being males and 59.21 k (59,207) being females, making up 22.11% of the Ambarnath total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Ambarnath Literacy Rate

Ambarnath Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.07% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ambarnath Tehsil is 91.13 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ambarnath Tehsil is 82.64 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ambarnath Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.92%, while in the rural regions of Ambarnath Tehsil, it is around 80.38%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ambarnath

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.07 91.13 82.64
Urban Area 88.92 92.29 85.24
Rural Area 80.38 86.93 73.06

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ambarnath

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 86.81 91.03 82.15
Buddhist 90.04 94.14 85.88
Muslim 83.66 87.4 79.38
Christian 92.72 93.87 91.59

Ambarnath Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ambarnath Tehsil is 75.69 k (75,686) with 38.39 k (38,386) males and 37.30 k (37,300) females, which is 13.39% of Ambarnath Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Ambarnath Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ambarnath Tehsil is 36.22 k (36,221) with 18.51 k (18,505) males and 17.72 k (17,716) females, which is 6.41% of Ambarnath Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ambarnath

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 915
Urban Area 919
Rural Area 900

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ambarnath

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 908
Buddhist 984
Muslim 886
Christian 1011

Ambarnath Area & Households

The Total Area of Ambarnath Tehsil is 328.12 Square KM, with a population density of 1,723 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ambarnath Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Ambarnath Tehsil are 76.The Total Number of households in Ambarnath Tehsil are 1.31 Lac(1,30,986).

Ambarnath Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ambarnath Tehsil, there are about 2.10 Lac (2,09,563) workers, making up nearly 37.07% of the Ambarnath Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.64 Lac (1,64,013) are male workers, and about 45.55 k (45,550) are female workers.

Ambarnath - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.39 Lac (6,39,375) 13.1%
2025 6.44 Lac (6,44,243) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 6.49 Lac (6,48,686) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 6.53 Lac (6,52,829) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 6.57 Lac (6,56,972) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 6.61 Lac (6,61,111) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 6.65 Lac (6,65,254) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 6.69 Lac (6,68,907) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 6.72 Lac (6,72,221) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 6.76 Lac (6,75,535) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 6.79 Lac (6,78,843) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 6.82 Lac (6,82,157) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 6.85 Lac (6,85,466) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Ambarnath Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.85 Lac (6,85,466), with a male population of 3.60 Lac (3,59,673) and a female population of 3.26 Lac (3,25,818). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Ambarnath Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Ambarnath Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ambarnath is 5.65 Lac (5,65,340).

The estimated population of Ambarnath in 2024 is approximately 6.39 Lac (6,39,375).

Hindu constitute 81.64% of Ambarnath population, amounting to approximately 4.62 Lac (4,61,538) people.

Buddhist constitute 7.65% of Ambarnath population, totaling around 43.23 k (43,233) people.

Hindu: 81.64%, Buddhist: 7.65%, Muslim: 6.88%, Christian: 2.79%, Jain: 0.47%, Religion not stated: 0.31%, Sikh: 0.2%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.05%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ambarnath is 75.69 k (13.39%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 36.22 k (6.41%).

In Ambarnath, 4.40 Lac (77.89%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.25 Lac (22.11%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ambarnath is 87.07%, with male literacy at 91.13% and female literacy at 82.64%.

The sex ratio in Ambarnath is 915 females for every 1000 males.

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