Ghatanji Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ghatanji Tehsil has a population of 1.39 Lac (1,38,587) with 71.16 k (71,157) males and 67.43 k (67,430) females.The sex ratio in Ghatanji is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ghatanji Tehsil is 15.32 k (15,320) which is 11.05% of Ghatanji Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ghatanji Tehsil is 893 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.39 Lac

Toatl Population

71.16 k

Male Population

67.43 k

Female Population

Ghatanji Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ghatanji Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,56,736), indicating a 13.1% increased from Ghatanji's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 80.77 k, and the estimated female population is 75.97 k.

Ghatanji Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ghatanji Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.58 Lac (1,57,930), projecting a 13.96% increased from Ghatanji's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 81.39 k, and the estimated female population is 76.53 k.

Ghatanji Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ghatanji Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.23 Lac (1,22,697), accounting for 88.53% of the Ghatanji Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.93 k (62,927), and the Hindu female population is around 59.77 k (59,770).

Ghatanji Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Ghatanji Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 9.15 k (9,149), accounting for 6.6% of the Ghatanji Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 4.72 k (4,716), and the Buddhist female population is around 4.43 k (4,433).

Ghatanji Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,22,69788.53%
Buddhist9,1496.6%
Muslim4,6743.37%
Religion not stated1,0470.76%
Other religions and persuasions6830.49%
Sikh1650.12%
Christian930.07%
Jain790.06%

Based on Data from Census 2011

Explore State wise Religion Population

Ghatanji Urban Population

The Urban population of Ghatanji Tehsil is 21.29 k (21,293), with 11.03 k (11,026) being males and 10.27 k (10,267) being females, making up 15.36% of the Ghatanji total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Ghatanji Rural Population

The Rural population of Ghatanji Tehsil is 1.17 Lac (1,17,294), with 60.13 k (60,131) being males and 57.16 k (57,163) being females, making up 84.64% of the Ghatanji total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Ghatanji Literacy Rate

Ghatanji Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ghatanji Tehsil is 88.5 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ghatanji Tehsil is 74.47 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ghatanji Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.05%, while in the rural regions of Ghatanji Tehsil, it is around 80.11%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ghatanji

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.65 88.5 74.47
Urban Area 90.05 93.54 86.32
Rural Area 80.11 87.57 72.32

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ghatanji

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.9 87.9 73.6
Buddhist 87.04 93.44 80.22
Muslim 89.97 94.04 85.64
Religion not stated 83.83 89.04 77.62

Ghatanji Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ghatanji Tehsil is 11.37 k (11,371) with 5.89 k (5,889) males and 5.48 k (5,482) females, which is 8.2% of Ghatanji Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Ghatanji Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ghatanji Tehsil is 40.06 k (40,056) with 20.21 k (20,214) males and 19.84 k (19,842) females, which is 28.9% of Ghatanji Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ghatanji

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 948
Urban Area 932
Rural Area 951

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ghatanji

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 950
Buddhist 940
Muslim 934
Religion not stated 825

Ghatanji Area & Households

The Total Area of Ghatanji Tehsil is 954.46 Square KM, with a population density of 145 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ghatanji Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ghatanji Tehsil are 120.The Total Number of households in Ghatanji Tehsil are 33.59 k(33,590).

Ghatanji Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ghatanji Tehsil, there are about 75.57 k (75,573) workers, making up nearly 54.53% of the Ghatanji Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 42.90 k (42,898) are male workers, and about 32.68 k (32,675) are female workers.

Ghatanji - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.57 Lac (1,56,736) 13.1%
2025 1.58 Lac (1,57,930) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 1.59 Lac (1,59,019) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 1.60 Lac (1,60,034) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 1.61 Lac (1,61,050) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 1.62 Lac (1,62,065) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 1.63 Lac (1,63,080) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 1.64 Lac (1,63,976) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 1.65 Lac (1,64,788) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 1.66 Lac (1,65,600) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 1.66 Lac (1,66,411) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 1.67 Lac (1,67,224) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 1.68 Lac (1,68,035) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Ghatanji Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.68 Lac (1,68,035), with a male population of 86.65 k (86,652) and a female population of 81.38 k (81,376). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Ghatanji Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Ghatanji Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ghatanji is 1.39 Lac (1,38,587).

The estimated population of Ghatanji in 2024 is approximately 1.57 Lac (1,56,736).

Hindu constitute 88.53% of Ghatanji population, amounting to approximately 1.23 Lac (1,22,697) people.

Buddhist constitute 6.6% of Ghatanji population, totaling around 9.15 k (9,149) people.

Hindu: 88.53%, Buddhist: 6.6%, Muslim: 3.37%, Religion not stated: 0.76%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.49%, Sikh: 0.12%, Christian: 0.07%, Jain: 0.06%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ghatanji is 11.37 k (8.2%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 40.06 k (28.9%).

In Ghatanji, 21.29 k (15.36%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.17 Lac (84.64%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ghatanji is 81.65%, with male literacy at 88.5% and female literacy at 74.47%.

The sex ratio in Ghatanji is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Ghatanji population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.