Yavatmal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Yavatmal District has a population of 27.72 Lac (27,72,348) with 14.20 Lac (14,19,965) males and 13.52 Lac (13,52,383) females.The sex ratio in Yavatmal is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Yavatmal District is 3.30 Lac (3,30,180) which is 11.91% of Yavatmal District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Yavatmal District is 923 females for every 1000 males.

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

Yavatmal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Yavatmal District current estimated population is projected to be 31.35 Lac (31,35,402), indicating a 13.1% increased from Yavatmal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.24 Lac.

Yavatmal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Yavatmal District estimated population is projected to be 31.59 Lac (31,59,274), projecting a 13.96% increased from Yavatmal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.35 Lac.

Yavatmal Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Yavatmal District, with a total Hindu population of 22.51 Lac (22,51,401), accounting for 81.21% of the Yavatmal District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.54 Lac (11,54,093), and the Hindu female population is around 10.97 Lac (10,97,308).

Yavatmal Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Yavatmal District, with a total Buddhist population of 2.50 Lac (2,49,874), accounting for 9.01% of the Yavatmal District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 1.28 Lac (1,27,542), and the Buddhist female population is around 1.22 Lac (1,22,332).

Yavatmal Religion Wise Population

Yavatmal Urban Population

The Urban population of Yavatmal District is 5.98 Lac (5,98,153), with 3.05 Lac (3,04,817) being males and 2.93 Lac (2,93,336) being females, making up 21.58% of the Yavatmal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Yavatmal Rural Population

The Rural population of Yavatmal District is 21.74 Lac (21,74,195), with 11.15 Lac (11,15,148) being males and 10.59 Lac (10,59,047) being females, making up 78.42% of the Yavatmal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Yavatmal Literacy Rate

Yavatmal District has a literacy rate of 82.82% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Yavatmal District is 89.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Yavatmal District is 75.93 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Yavatmal District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.24%, while in the rural regions of Yavatmal District, it is around 80.47%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Yavatmal

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.82	89.41	75.93
Urban Area	91.24	94.73	87.63
Rural Area	80.47	87.93	72.63

Literacy Rate by Religion in Yavatmal

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	82.07	88.89	74.93
Buddhist	84.56	91.44	77.41
Muslim	87.31	91.77	82.67
Jain	96.88	97.79	95.92

Yavatmal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Yavatmal District is 3.29 Lac (3,28,518) with 1.67 Lac (1,67,009) males and 1.62 Lac (1,61,509) females, which is 11.85% of Yavatmal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Yavatmal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Yavatmal District is 5.14 Lac (5,14,057) with 2.61 Lac (2,60,896) males and 2.53 Lac (2,53,161) females, which is 18.54% of Yavatmal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Yavatmal

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	953
Urban Area	963
Rural Area	950

Sex Ratio by Religion in Yavatmal

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	951
Buddhist	960
Muslim	961
Jain	941

Yavatmal Area & Households

The Total Area of Yavatmal District is 13,582 Square KM, with a population density of 204 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Yavatmal District are 18 and the Total Number of Villages in Yavatmal District are 2,137.The Total Number of households in Yavatmal District are 6.47 Lac(6,46,886).

Yavatmal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Yavatmal District, there are about 13.56 Lac (13,55,999) workers, making up nearly 48.91% of the Yavatmal District total population. Out of these, around 8.15 Lac (8,15,475) are male workers, and about 5.41 Lac (5,40,524) are female workers.

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

Yavatmal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036