Wardha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Wardha District has a population of 13.01 Lac (13,00,774) with 6.68 Lac (6,68,385) males and 6.32 Lac (6,32,389) females.The sex ratio in Wardha is 947, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wardha District is 1.29 Lac (1,28,901) which is 9.91% of Wardha District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wardha District is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Wardha District is listed as part of MAHARASHTRA State in INDIA.

Wardha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Wardha District current estimated population is projected to be 14.71 Lac (14,71,118), indicating a 13.1% increased from Wardha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.12 Lac.

Wardha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Wardha District estimated population is projected to be 14.82 Lac (14,82,318), projecting a 13.96% increased from Wardha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.18 Lac.

Wardha Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Wardha District, with a total Hindu population of 10.57 Lac (10,57,096), accounting for 81.27% of the Wardha District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.44 Lac (5,43,626), and the Hindu female population is around 5.13 Lac (5,13,470).

Wardha Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Wardha District, with a total Buddhist population of 1.75 Lac (1,75,417), accounting for 13.49% of the Wardha District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 89.86 k (89,855), and the Buddhist female population is around 85.56 k (85,562).

Wardha Religion Wise Population

Wardha Urban Population

The Urban population of Wardha District is 4.23 Lac (4,23,300), with 2.17 Lac (2,16,511) being males and 2.07 Lac (2,06,789) being females, making up 32.54% of the Wardha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Wardha Rural Population

The Rural population of Wardha District is 8.77 Lac (8,77,474), with 4.52 Lac (4,51,874) being males and 4.26 Lac (4,25,600) being females, making up 67.46% of the Wardha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Wardha Literacy Rate

Wardha District has a literacy rate of 86.99% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wardha District is 91.92 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wardha District is 81.81 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Wardha District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.62%, while in the rural regions of Wardha District, it is around 84.27%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wardha

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	86.99	91.92	81.81
Urban Area	92.62	96.05	89.04
Rural Area	84.27	89.93	78.26

Literacy Rate by Religion in Wardha

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	86.69	91.6	81.5
Buddhist	87.79	93.35	81.97
Muslim	89.55	93.08	85.85
Jain	98.49	99.06	97.89

Wardha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Wardha District is 1.89 Lac (1,88,830) with 96.57 k (96,569) males and 92.26 k (92,261) females, which is 14.52% of Wardha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Wardha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wardha District is 1.50 Lac (1,49,507) with 76.70 k (76,698) males and 72.81 k (72,809) females, which is 11.49% of Wardha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wardha

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	947
Urban Area	956
Rural Area	942

Sex Ratio by Religion in Wardha

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	945
Buddhist	953
Muslim	953
Jain	959

Wardha Area & Households

The Total Area of Wardha District is 6,309 Square KM, with a population density of 206 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Wardha District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Wardha District are 1,376.The Total Number of households in Wardha District are 3.10 Lac(3,09,846).

Wardha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Wardha District, there are about 6.08 Lac (6,08,235) workers, making up nearly 46.76% of the Wardha District total population. Out of these, around 3.92 Lac (3,92,316) are male workers, and about 2.16 Lac (2,15,919) are female workers.

Wardha - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Wardha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Wardha Census Frequently Asked Questions