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Washim District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Washim, a district of Maharashtra has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Maharashtra. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Washim District of Maharashtra.

In 2011, Washim had population of 1,197,160 of which male and female were 620,302 and 576,858 respectively. In 2001 census, Washim had a population of 1,020,216 of which males were 526,094 and remaining 494,122 were females. Washim District population constituted 1.07 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Washim District was at 1.05 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 17.34 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Washim District recorded increase of 18.32 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Washim Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Washim in 2011 were 83.25 compared to 83.25 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 90.55 and 75.48 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 85.43 and 60.57 in Washim District. Total literate in Washim District were 869,917 of which male and female were 487,703 and 382,214 respectively. In 2001, Washim District had 630,763 in its district.


Washim Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Washim, it stood at 930 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 939. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 863 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 918 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Washim District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 71.83 % 859,949
Muslims 11.92 % 142,672
Christian 0.14 % 1,707
Sikh 0.04 % 518
Buddhist 14.98 % 179,330
Jain 0.71 % 8,476
Others 0.03 % 381
Not Stated 0.34 % 4,127

Washim Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Washim district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Washim was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Washim 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 1,197,160 11.97 Lakhs
2021 1,370,000 13.74 Lakhs
2022 1,390,000 13.91 Lakhs
2023 1,400,000 14.06 Lakhs
2024 1,410,000 14.18 Lakhs
2025 1,420,000 14.29 Lakhs
2026 1,430,000 14.39 Lakhs
2027 1,440,000 14.47 Lakhs
2028 1,450,000 14.54 Lakhs
2029 1,450,000 14.59 Lakhs
2030 1,460,000 14.64 Lakhs
2031 1,460,000 14.69 Lakhs

Washim Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 11.97 Lakhs 10.20 Lakhs
Actual Population 1,197,160 1,020,216
Male 620,302 526,094
Female 576,858 494,122
Population Growth 17.34% 18.32%
Area Sq. Km 4,898 4,901
Density/km2 244 208
Proportion to Maharashtra Population 1.07% 1.05%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 930 939
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 863 918
Average Literacy 83.25 73.36
Male Literacy 90.55 85.43
Female Literacy 75.48 60.57
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 152,190 160,486
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 12.71% 15.73%

Washim Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Washim. There were total 152,190 children under age of 0-6 against 160,486 of 2001 census. Of total 152,190 male and female were 81,686 and 70,504 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 863 compared to 918 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.71 percent of Washim District compared to 15.73 percent of 2001. There was net change of -3.02 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Washim Houseless Data

In 2011, total 257 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Washim district of Maharashtra. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,066. This approx 0.089044070967957% of total population of Washim district.


Washim District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Washim district for 2011 is 244 people per sq. km. In 2001, Washim district density was at 208 people per sq. km. Washim district administers 4,898 square kilometers of areas.


Washim District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Washim population for 2011 census, 17.66 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 211,413 people lives in urban areas of which males are 108,575 and females are 102,838. Sex Ratio in urban region of Washim district is 947 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Washim district was 878 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 26,607 of which males and females were 14,171 and 12,436. This child population figure of Washim district is 13.05 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Washim district as per census 2011 is 88.29 % of which males and females are 92.39 % and 84.00 % literates respectively. In actual number 163,161 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 87,219 and 75,942 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 82.34 % population of Washim districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Washim district population living in rural areas is 985,747 of which males and females are 511,727 and 474,020 respectively. In rural areas of Washim district, sex ratio is 926 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Washim district is considered, figure is 860 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 125,583 in rural areas of which males were 67,515 and females were 58,068. The child population comprises 13.19 % of total rural population of Washim district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Washim district is 82.17 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 90.16 and 73.63 percent respectively. In total, 706,756 people were literate of which males and females were 400,484 and 306,272 respectively.

All details regarding Washim District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Washim District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 82.34 % 17.66 %
Total Population 985,747 211,413
Male Population 511,727 108,575
Female Population 474,020 102,838
Sex Ratio 926 947
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 860 878
Child Population (0-6) 125,583 26,607
Male Child(0-6) 67,515 14,171
Female Child(0-6) 58,068 12,436
Child Percentage (0-6) 12.74 % 12.59 %
Male Child Percentage 13.19 % 13.05 %
Female Child Percentage 12.25 % 12.09 %
Literates 706,756 163,161
Male Literates 400,484 87,219
Female Literates 306,272 75,942
Average Literacy 82.17 % 88.29 %
Male Literacy 90.16 % 92.39 %
Female Literacy 73.63 % 84.00 %

City/Metros in Washim District

Urban Agglomerations inside Washim District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Washim District
Cities inside Washim District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Washim District