Washim Population

As per the 2011 Census, Washim District has a population of 11.97 Lac (11,97,160) with 6.20 Lac (6,20,302) males and 5.77 Lac (5,76,858) females.The sex ratio in Washim is 930, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Washim District is 1.52 Lac (1,52,190) which is 12.71% of Washim District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Washim District is 864 females for every 1000 males.

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

Washim Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Washim District current estimated population is projected to be 13.54 Lac (13,53,935), indicating a 13.1% increased from Washim's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.50 Lac.

Washim Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Washim District estimated population is projected to be 13.64 Lac (13,64,243), projecting a 13.96% increased from Washim's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.55 Lac.

Washim Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Washim District, with a total Hindu population of 8.60 Lac (8,59,949), accounting for 71.83% of the Washim District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.47 Lac (4,46,855), and the Hindu female population is around 4.13 Lac (4,13,094).

Washim Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Washim District, with a total Buddhist population of 1.79 Lac (1,79,330), accounting for 14.98% of the Washim District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 92.34 k (92,343), and the Buddhist female population is around 86.99 k (86,987).

Washim Religion Wise Population

Washim Urban Population

The Urban population of Washim District is 2.11 Lac (2,11,413), with 1.09 Lac (1,08,575) being males and 1.03 Lac (1,02,838) being females, making up 17.66% of the Washim total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Washim Rural Population

The Rural population of Washim District is 9.86 Lac (9,85,747), with 5.12 Lac (5,11,727) being males and 4.74 Lac (4,74,020) being females, making up 82.34% of the Washim total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Washim Literacy Rate

Washim District has a literacy rate of 83.25% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Washim District is 90.55 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Washim District is 75.48 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Washim District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.29%, while in the rural regions of Washim District, it is around 82.17%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Washim

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	83.25	90.55	75.48
Urban Area	88.29	92.39	84
Rural Area	82.17	90.16	73.63

Literacy Rate by Religion in Washim

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	83.24	90.79	75.17
Buddhist	81.76	90.01	73.04
Muslim	84.36	89.3	79.21
Jain	95.72	97.26	94.08

Washim Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Washim District is 2.29 Lac (2,29,462) with 1.18 Lac (1,17,867) males and 1.12 Lac (1,11,595) females, which is 19.17% of Washim District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Washim Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Washim District is 80.47 k (80,471) with 41.40 k (41,403) males and 39.07 k (39,068) females, which is 6.72% of Washim District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Washim

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	930
Urban Area	948
Rural Area	927

Sex Ratio by Religion in Washim

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	925
Buddhist	942
Muslim	954
Jain	936

Washim Area & Households

The Total Area of Washim District is 4,901.19 Square KM, with a population density of 244 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Washim District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Washim District are 789.The Total Number of households in Washim District are 2.59 Lac(2,59,464).

Washim Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Washim District, there are about 5.70 Lac (5,69,792) workers, making up nearly 47.6% of the Washim District total population. Out of these, around 3.40 Lac (3,40,353) are male workers, and about 2.29 Lac (2,29,439) are female workers.

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

Washim - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036