Karanja Population

As per the 2011 Census, Karanja Tehsil has a population of 90.46 k (90,462) with 46.24 k (46,237) males and 44.23 k (44,225) females.The sex ratio in Karanja is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karanja Tehsil is 8.95 k (8,947) which is 9.89% of Karanja Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karanja Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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

Karanja Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Karanja Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.02 Lac (1,02,309), indicating a 13.1% increased from Karanja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 52.48 k, and the estimated female population is 49.82 k.

Karanja Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Karanja Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.03 Lac (1,03,088), projecting a 13.96% increased from Karanja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 52.89 k, and the estimated female population is 50.19 k.

Karanja Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Karanja Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 82.21 k (82,205), accounting for 90.87% of the Karanja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 41.89 k (41,891), and the Hindu female population is around 40.31 k (40,314).

Karanja Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Karanja Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 5.85 k (5,849), accounting for 6.47% of the Karanja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 3.08 k (3,083), and the Buddhist female population is around 2.77 k (2,766).

Karanja Religion Wise Population

Karanja Urban Population

The Urban population of Karanja Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Karanja total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Karanja Rural Population

The Rural population of Karanja Tehsil is 90.46 k (90,462), with 46.24 k (46,237) being males and 44.23 k (44,225) being females, making up 100% of the Karanja total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Karanja Literacy Rate

Karanja Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karanja Tehsil is 90.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karanja Tehsil is 78.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karanja Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Karanja Tehsil, it is around 84.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karanja

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	84.16	90.01	78.05
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	84.16	90.01	78.05

Literacy Rate by Religion in Karanja

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	84.24	90.06	78.19
Buddhist	82.74	89.31	75.42
Muslim	87.59	91.54	83.6
Other religions and persuasions	82.69	88.57	76.7

Karanja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karanja Tehsil is 7.15 k (7,153) with 3.73 k (3,726) males and 3.43 k (3,427) females, which is 7.91% of Karanja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Karanja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karanja Tehsil is 12.79 k (12,785) with 6.54 k (6,544) males and 6.24 k (6,241) females, which is 14.13% of Karanja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karanja

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	957
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	957

Sex Ratio by Religion in Karanja

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	963
Buddhist	898
Muslim	976
Other religions and persuasions	958

Karanja Area & Households

The Total Area of Karanja Tehsil is 751.12 Square KM, with a population density of 120 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Karanja Tehsil are 121.The Total Number of households in Karanja Tehsil are 21.67 k(21,670).

Karanja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Karanja Tehsil, there are about 47.23 k (47,227) workers, making up nearly 52.21% of the Karanja Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.11 k (28,111) are male workers, and about 19.12 k (19,116) are female workers.

Karanja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Karanja Census Frequently Asked Questions