Karanja Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karanja Tehsil has a population of 2.14 Lac (2,13,824) with 1.10 Lac (1,09,763) males and 1.04 Lac (1,04,061) females.The sex ratio in Karanja is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karanja Tehsil is 25.29 k (25,294) which is 11.83% of Karanja Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karanja Tehsil is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Karanja Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Washim District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Karanja Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karanja Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.42 Lac (2,41,826), indicating a 13.1% increased from Karanja's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.
Karanja Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karanja Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.44 Lac (2,43,667), projecting a 13.96% increased from Karanja's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.18 Lac.
Karanja Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Karanja Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.26 Lac (1,26,185), accounting for 59.01% of the Karanja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 64.78 k (64,777), and the Hindu female population is around 61.41 k (61,408).
Karanja Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Karanja Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 52.19 k (52,187), accounting for 24.41% of the Karanja Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 26.71 k (26,713), and the Muslim female population is around 25.47 k (25,474).
Karanja Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,26,185 | 59.01% |
| Muslim | 52,187 | 24.41% |
| Buddhist | 31,413 | 14.69% |
| Jain | 3,139 | 1.47% |
| Religion not stated | 360 | 0.17% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 250 | 0.12% |
| Christian | 180 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 110 | 0.05% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKaranja Urban Population
The Urban population of Karanja Tehsil is 67.91 k (67,907), with 34.70 k (34,703) being males and 33.20 k (33,204) being females, making up 31.76% of the Karanja total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Karanja Rural Population
The Rural population of Karanja Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,45,917), with 75.06 k (75,060) being males and 70.86 k (70,857) being females, making up 68.24% of the Karanja total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Karanja Literacy Rate
Karanja Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.52% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karanja Tehsil is 91.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karanja Tehsil is 81.12 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karanja Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.71%, while in the rural regions of Karanja Tehsil, it is around 85.51%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karanja
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.52 | 91.66 | 81.12 |
| Urban Area | 88.71 | 91.99 | 85.31 |
| Rural Area | 85.51 | 91.5 | 79.17 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Karanja
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.29 | 92.52 | 81.81 |
| Muslim | 85.4 | 89.3 | 81.3 |
| Buddhist | 84.18 | 91.42 | 76.46 |
| Jain | 96.7 | 97.59 | 95.82 |
Karanja Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karanja Tehsil is 35.38 k (35,375) with 18.19 k (18,186) males and 17.19 k (17,189) females, which is 16.54% of Karanja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Karanja Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karanja Tehsil is 6.00 k (5,998) with 3.04 k (3,041) males and 2.96 k (2,957) females, which is 2.81% of Karanja Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karanja
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 949 |
| Urban Area | 957 |
| Rural Area | 945 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Karanja
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 948 |
| Muslim | 954 |
| Buddhist | 936 |
| Jain | 1004 |
Karanja Area & Households
The Total Area of Karanja Tehsil is 823.5 Square KM, with a population density of 260 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karanja Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Karanja Tehsil are 167.The Total Number of households in Karanja Tehsil are 47.63 k(47,633).
Karanja Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karanja Tehsil, there are about 91.72 k (91,723) workers, making up nearly 42.9% of the Karanja Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 61.57 k (61,574) are male workers, and about 30.15 k (30,149) are female workers.
Karanja - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.42 Lac (2,41,826) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.44 Lac (2,43,667) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.45 Lac (2,45,348) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,915) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.48 Lac (2,48,482) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.50 Lac (2,50,047) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.52 Lac (2,51,614) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.53 Lac (2,52,996) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.54 Lac (2,54,249) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.56 Lac (2,55,502) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.57 Lac (2,56,754) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.58 Lac (2,58,007) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.59 Lac (2,59,258) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karanja Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.59 Lac (2,59,258), with a male population of 1.34 Lac (1,33,665) and a female population of 1.26 Lac (1,25,582). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Karanja Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.