Washim Population in 2025

In 2025, Washim Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.91 Lac (2,90,804), indicating a 13.96% increased from Washim's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.39 Lac.

Washim Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Washim Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.93 Lac (2,92,810), projecting a 14.74% increased from Washim's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.

Washim Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Washim Tehsil has a population of 2.55 Lac (2,55,188) with 1.33 Lac (1,32,758) males and 1.22 Lac (1,22,430) females.The sex ratio in Washim is 923, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Washim Tehsil is 32.77 k (32,769) which is 12.84% of Washim Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Washim Tehsil is 845 females for every 1000 males.

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

Washim Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Washim Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.83 Lac (1,82,879), accounting for 71.66% of the Washim Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 95.68 k (95,678), and the Hindu female population is around 87.20 k (87,201).

Washim Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Washim Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 42.01 k (42,013), accounting for 16.46% of the Washim Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 21.56 k (21,561), and the Buddhist female population is around 20.45 k (20,452).

Washim Religion Wise Population

Washim Urban Population

The Urban population of Washim Tehsil is 78.39 k (78,387), with 40.26 k (40,262) being males and 38.13 k (38,125) being females, making up 30.72% of the Washim total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Washim Rural Population

The Rural population of Washim Tehsil is 1.77 Lac (1,76,801), with 92.50 k (92,496) being males and 84.31 k (84,305) being females, making up 69.28% of the Washim total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Washim Literacy Rate

Washim Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Washim Tehsil is 90.91 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Washim Tehsil is 75.43 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Washim Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.09%, while in the rural regions of Washim Tehsil, it is around 80.91%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Washim

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	83.43	90.91	75.43
Urban Area	89.09	93.39	84.61
Rural Area	80.91	89.83	71.26

Literacy Rate by Religion in Washim

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	83.72	91.34	75.49
Buddhist	80.7	89.11	71.91
Muslim	84.21	89.94	78.26
Jain	96.54	97.81	95.14

Washim Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Washim Tehsil is 56.26 k (56,261) with 28.73 k (28,731) males and 27.53 k (27,530) females, which is 22.05% of Washim Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Washim Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Washim Tehsil is 6.87 k (6,867) with 3.63 k (3,633) males and 3.23 k (3,234) females, which is 2.69% of Washim Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Washim

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	923
Urban Area	947
Rural Area	912

Sex Ratio by Religion in Washim

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	912
Buddhist	949
Muslim	954
Jain	903

Washim Area & Households

The Total Area of Washim Tehsil is 879.64 Square KM, with a population density of 290 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Washim Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Washim Tehsil are 128.The Total Number of households in Washim Tehsil are 53.60 k(53,601).

Washim Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Washim Tehsil, there are about 1.17 Lac (1,16,511) workers, making up nearly 45.66% of the Washim Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 69.89 k (69,888) are male workers, and about 46.62 k (46,623) are female workers.

Washim - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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