Hinganghat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Hinganghat Tehsil has a population of 2.24 Lac (2,24,017) with 1.16 Lac (1,15,835) males and 1.08 Lac (1,08,182) females.The sex ratio in Hinganghat is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hinganghat Tehsil is 22.80 k (22,795) which is 10.18% of Hinganghat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hinganghat Tehsil is 907 females for every 1000 males.

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

2.24 Lac

Toatl Population

1.16 Lac

Male Population

1.08 Lac

Female Population

Hinganghat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Hinganghat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.53 Lac (2,53,354), indicating a 13.1% increased from Hinganghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.22 Lac.

Hinganghat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Hinganghat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.55 Lac (2,55,283), projecting a 13.96% increased from Hinganghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.

Hinganghat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Hinganghat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.80 Lac (1,80,495), accounting for 80.57% of the Hinganghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 93.43 k (93,434), and the Hindu female population is around 87.06 k (87,061).

Hinganghat Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Hinganghat Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 31.68 k (31,675), accounting for 14.14% of the Hinganghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 16.32 k (16,319), and the Buddhist female population is around 15.36 k (15,356).

Hinganghat Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,80,49580.57%
Buddhist31,67514.14%
Muslim9,7234.34%
Jain1,2750.57%
Christian3360.15%
Sikh2110.09%
Other religions and persuasions1820.08%
Religion not stated1200.05%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Hinganghat Urban Population

The Urban population of Hinganghat Tehsil is 1.02 Lac (1,01,805), with 52.58 k (52,577) being males and 49.23 k (49,228) being females, making up 45.45% of the Hinganghat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Hinganghat Rural Population

The Rural population of Hinganghat Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,22,212), with 63.26 k (63,258) being males and 58.95 k (58,954) being females, making up 54.55% of the Hinganghat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Hinganghat Literacy Rate

Hinganghat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.99% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hinganghat Tehsil is 92.81 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hinganghat Tehsil is 82.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hinganghat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.25%, while in the rural regions of Hinganghat Tehsil, it is around 83.58%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hinganghat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.99 92.81 82.84
Urban Area 93.25 96.7 89.58
Rural Area 83.58 89.56 77.17

Literacy Rate by Religion in Hinganghat

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 87.77 92.55 82.66
Buddhist 87.87 93.55 81.85
Muslim 91.4 94.76 87.83
Jain 99.06 99.66 98.46

Hinganghat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hinganghat Tehsil is 29.94 k (29,942) with 15.41 k (15,411) males and 14.53 k (14,531) females, which is 13.37% of Hinganghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Hinganghat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hinganghat Tehsil is 21.16 k (21,159) with 10.89 k (10,889) males and 10.27 k (10,270) females, which is 9.45% of Hinganghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hinganghat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 934
Urban Area 937
Rural Area 932

Sex Ratio by Religion in Hinganghat

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 932
Buddhist 941
Muslim 937
Jain 980

Hinganghat Area & Households

The Total Area of Hinganghat Tehsil is 910.83 Square KM, with a population density of 246 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hinganghat Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Hinganghat Tehsil are 187.The Total Number of households in Hinganghat Tehsil are 53.35 k(53,349).

Hinganghat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Hinganghat Tehsil, there are about 1.01 Lac (1,01,472) workers, making up nearly 45.3% of the Hinganghat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 66.97 k (66,971) are male workers, and about 34.50 k (34,501) are female workers.

Hinganghat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.53 Lac (2,53,354) 13.1%
2025 2.55 Lac (2,55,283) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 2.57 Lac (2,57,043) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 2.59 Lac (2,58,685) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 2.60 Lac (2,60,327) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 2.62 Lac (2,61,967) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 2.64 Lac (2,63,608) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 2.65 Lac (2,65,056) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 2.66 Lac (2,66,369) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 2.68 Lac (2,67,682) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 2.69 Lac (2,68,993) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 2.70 Lac (2,70,306) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 2.72 Lac (2,71,617) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Hinganghat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.72 Lac (2,71,617), with a male population of 1.41 Lac (1,41,059) and a female population of 1.31 Lac (1,30,556). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Hinganghat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Hinganghat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Hinganghat is 2.24 Lac (2,24,017).

The estimated population of Hinganghat in 2024 is approximately 2.53 Lac (2,53,354).

Hindu constitute 80.57% of Hinganghat population, amounting to approximately 1.80 Lac (1,80,495) people.

Buddhist constitute 14.14% of Hinganghat population, totaling around 31.68 k (31,675) people.

Hindu: 80.57%, Buddhist: 14.14%, Muslim: 4.34%, Jain: 0.57%, Christian: 0.15%, Sikh: 0.09%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.08%, Religion not stated: 0.05%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Hinganghat is 29.94 k (13.37%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 21.16 k (9.45%).

In Hinganghat, 1.02 Lac (45.45%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.22 Lac (54.55%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hinganghat is 87.99%, with male literacy at 92.81% and female literacy at 82.84%.

The sex ratio in Hinganghat is 934 females for every 1000 males.

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