Wardha Population in 2025
In 2025, Wardha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.07 Lac (4,07,368), indicating a 13.96% increased from Wardha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.99 Lac.
Wardha Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Wardha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.10 Lac (4,10,177), projecting a 14.74% increased from Wardha's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.00 Lac.
Wardha Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Wardha Tehsil has a population of 3.57 Lac (3,57,476) with 1.82 Lac (1,82,373) males and 1.75 Lac (1,75,103) females.The sex ratio in Wardha is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wardha Tehsil is 34.56 k (34,557) which is 9.67% of Wardha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wardha Tehsil is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Wardha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Wardha District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Wardha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Wardha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.80 Lac (2,79,956), accounting for 78.31% of the Wardha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.43 Lac (1,43,261), and the Hindu female population is around 1.37 Lac (1,36,695).
Wardha Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Wardha Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 55.63 k (55,632), accounting for 15.56% of the Wardha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 28.08 k (28,083), and the Buddhist female population is around 27.55 k (27,549).
Wardha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,79,956 | 78.31% |
| Buddhist | 55,632 | 15.56% |
| Muslim | 15,994 | 4.47% |
| Jain | 2,649 | 0.74% |
| Christian | 1,552 | 0.43% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 715 | 0.2% |
| Religion not stated | 500 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 478 | 0.13% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationWardha Urban Population
The Urban population of Wardha Tehsil is 2.13 Lac (2,12,602), with 1.08 Lac (1,07,809) being males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,793) being females, making up 59.47% of the Wardha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Wardha Rural Population
The Rural population of Wardha Tehsil is 1.45 Lac (1,44,874), with 74.56 k (74,564) being males and 70.31 k (70,310) being females, making up 40.53% of the Wardha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Wardha Literacy Rate
Wardha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 90.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wardha Tehsil is 93.96 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wardha Tehsil is 86.2 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Wardha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.62%, while in the rural regions of Wardha Tehsil, it is around 85.02%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wardha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90.15 | 93.96 | 86.2 |
| Urban Area | 93.62 | 96.6 | 90.57 |
| Rural Area | 85.02 | 90.12 | 79.62 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Wardha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.95 | 93.71 | 86.04 |
| Buddhist | 90.69 | 95.17 | 86.14 |
| Muslim | 90.44 | 93.78 | 86.99 |
| Jain | 98.45 | 98.77 | 98.12 |
Wardha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Wardha Tehsil is 58.33 k (58,326) with 29.43 k (29,433) males and 28.89 k (28,893) females, which is 16.32% of Wardha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Wardha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wardha Tehsil is 29.68 k (29,683) with 15.14 k (15,143) males and 14.54 k (14,540) females, which is 8.3% of Wardha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wardha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 961 |
| Urban Area | 973 |
| Rural Area | 943 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Wardha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 955 |
| Buddhist | 981 |
| Muslim | 958 |
| Jain | 998 |
Wardha Area & Households
The Total Area of Wardha Tehsil is 774.67 Square KM, with a population density of 461 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Wardha Tehsil are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Wardha Tehsil are 148.The Total Number of households in Wardha Tehsil are 84.08 k(84,075).
Wardha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Wardha Tehsil, there are about 1.46 Lac (1,45,883) workers, making up nearly 40.81% of the Wardha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.02 Lac (1,01,640) are male workers, and about 44.24 k (44,243) are female workers.
Wardha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.07 Lac (4,07,368) | 13.96% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.10 Lac (4,10,177) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.13 Lac (4,12,797) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.15 Lac (4,15,417) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.18 Lac (4,18,034) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.21 Lac (4,20,654) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.23 Lac (4,22,964) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.25 Lac (4,25,059) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.27 Lac (4,27,155) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.29 Lac (4,29,247) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.31 Lac (4,31,342) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.33 Lac (4,33,434) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Wardha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.33 Lac (4,33,434), with a male population of 2.22 Lac (2,22,086) and a female population of 2.11 Lac (2,11,317). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Wardha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.66%.