Malegaon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Malegaon Tehsil has a population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,051) with 98.04 k (98,035) males and 91.02 k (91,016) females.The sex ratio in Malegaon is 929, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Malegaon Tehsil is 25.09 k (25,092) which is 13.27% of Malegaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Malegaon Tehsil is 839 females for every 1000 males.

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

Malegaon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Malegaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,13,809), indicating a 13.1% increased from Malegaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.

Malegaon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Malegaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.15 Lac (2,15,437), projecting a 13.96% increased from Malegaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.

Malegaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Malegaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.41 Lac (1,40,828), accounting for 74.49% of the Malegaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 73.17 k (73,168), and the Hindu female population is around 67.66 k (67,660).

Malegaon Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Malegaon Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 30.97 k (30,973), accounting for 16.38% of the Malegaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 15.95 k (15,946), and the Buddhist female population is around 15.03 k (15,027).

Malegaon Religion Wise Population

Malegaon Urban Population

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

Malegaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Malegaon Tehsil is 1.89 Lac (1,89,051), with 98.04 k (98,035) being males and 91.02 k (91,016) being females, making up 100% of the Malegaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Malegaon Literacy Rate

Malegaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Malegaon Tehsil is 90.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Malegaon Tehsil is 73.43 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Malegaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Malegaon Tehsil, it is around 82.14%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Malegaon

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.14	90.36	73.43
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	82.14	90.36	73.43

Literacy Rate by Religion in Malegaon

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	82.4	90.64	73.66
Buddhist	81.05	89.98	71.66
Muslim	80.9	88.17	73.38
Religion not stated	81.08	87.28	72.05

Malegaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Malegaon Tehsil is 37.55 k (37,549) with 19.35 k (19,346) males and 18.20 k (18,203) females, which is 19.86% of Malegaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Malegaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Malegaon Tehsil is 25.80 k (25,804) with 13.21 k (13,212) males and 12.59 k (12,592) females, which is 13.65% of Malegaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Malegaon

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	929
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	929

Sex Ratio by Religion in Malegaon

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	925
Buddhist	943
Muslim	964
Religion not stated	697

Malegaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Malegaon Tehsil is 883.15 Square KM, with a population density of 214 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Malegaon Tehsil are 122.The Total Number of households in Malegaon Tehsil are 41.29 k(41,289).

Malegaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Malegaon Tehsil, there are about 94.77 k (94,767) workers, making up nearly 50.13% of the Malegaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.69 k (53,686) are male workers, and about 41.08 k (41,081) are female workers.

Malegaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Malegaon Census Frequently Asked Questions