Jawhar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jawhar Tehsil has a population of 1.40 Lac (1,40,187) with 69.33 k (69,333) males and 70.85 k (70,854) females.The sex ratio in Jawhar is 1022, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jawhar Tehsil is 23.28 k (23,284) which is 16.61% of Jawhar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jawhar Tehsil is 998 females for every 1000 males.

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

Jawhar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jawhar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.59 Lac (1,58,546), indicating a 13.1% increased from Jawhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 78.70 k, and the estimated female population is 79.82 k.

Jawhar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jawhar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.60 Lac (1,59,753), projecting a 13.96% increased from Jawhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 79.31 k, and the estimated female population is 80.42 k.

Jawhar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jawhar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.35 Lac (1,35,318), accounting for 96.53% of the Jawhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 66.87 k (66,870), and the Hindu female population is around 68.45 k (68,448).

Jawhar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jawhar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.46 k (3,463), accounting for 2.47% of the Jawhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.72 k (1,723), and the Muslim female population is around 1.74 k (1,740).

Jawhar Religion Wise Population

Jawhar Urban Population

The Urban population of Jawhar Tehsil is 12.04 k (12,040), with 6.13 k (6,127) being males and 5.91 k (5,913) being females, making up 8.59% of the Jawhar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Jawhar Rural Population

The Rural population of Jawhar Tehsil is 1.28 Lac (1,28,147), with 63.21 k (63,206) being males and 64.94 k (64,941) being females, making up 91.41% of the Jawhar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1028 females for every 1000 males.

Jawhar Literacy Rate

Jawhar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jawhar Tehsil is 65.48 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jawhar Tehsil is 49.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jawhar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.9%, while in the rural regions of Jawhar Tehsil, it is around 54.28%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jawhar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	57.42	65.48	49.57
Urban Area	88.9	93.18	84.53
Rural Area	54.28	62.65	46.18

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jawhar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	56.51	64.68	48.56
Muslim	85.76	90.49	81.07
Buddhist	85.78	90.54	81.33
Religion not stated	53.67	61.35	43.27

Jawhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jawhar Tehsil is 1.45 k (1,445) with 715 (715) males and 730 (730) females, which is 1.03% of Jawhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

Jawhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jawhar Tehsil is 1.28 Lac (1,28,462) with 63.28 k (63,280) males and 65.18 k (65,182) females, which is 91.64% of Jawhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jawhar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1022
Urban Area	966
Rural Area	1028

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jawhar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1024
Muslim	1010
Buddhist	1052
Religion not stated	738

Jawhar Area & Households

The Total Area of Jawhar Tehsil is 620.21 Square KM, with a population density of 226 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jawhar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jawhar Tehsil are 109.The Total Number of households in Jawhar Tehsil are 29.10 k(29,099).

Jawhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jawhar Tehsil, there are about 70.56 k (70,561) workers, making up nearly 50.33% of the Jawhar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.79 k (36,790) are male workers, and about 33.77 k (33,771) are female workers.

Jawhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Jawhar Census Frequently Asked Questions