The Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra had a population of 45.43 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 52.13 lakh by 2026. It has an area of 17,048 sq km and population density of 266 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 940 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 79.05%.The child sex ratio is 852 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu 90.4% and Marathi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 20% urban and 80% rural, and children account for 12.24% of the total population.There are a total of 9.30 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | Value |
| Total Population 2011 | 45,43,159 |
| Projected 2026 | 52,12,936 |
| Sex Ratio | 940 |
| Literacy Rate | 79.05% |
| Density | 266/sq km |
Population Growth History
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 1901 | 8.22 Lac | 0 |
| 1921 | 7.21 Lac | -22.32 |
| 1931 | 9.71 Lac | 34.77 |
| 2001 | 40.41 Lac | 19.80 |
| 2011 | 45.43 Lac | 12.44 |
Population Projections
| Year | Estimated Population |
| 2025 | 51.69 Lac |
| 2026 | 52.13 Lac |
| 2027 | 52.46 Lac |
| 2036 | 55.09 Lac |
Sex Ratio Details
| Category | Sex Ratio |
| Total | 940 |
| Urban | 943 |
| Rural | 939 |
| Child (0-6) | 852 |
Literacy Rates
| Category | Total % | Male % | Female % |
| Total | 79.05 | 86.82 | 70.89 |
| Urban | 87.57 | 92.05 | 82.87 |
| Rural | 76.89 | 85.49 | 67.85 |
Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Population | % |
| Hindu | 41,07,143 | 90.4 |
| Muslim | 3,20,743 | 7.06 |
| Jain | 38,718 | 0.85 |
| Buddhist | 33,898 | 0.75 |
| Christian | 22,766 | 0.5 |
SC ST Population
| Group | Population | % |
| SC | 5,73,698 | 12.63 |
| ST | 3,78,230 | 8.33 |
Urban Rural Split
| Area | Population | % |
| Urban | 9,12,617 | 20.09 |
| Rural | 36,30,542 | 79.91 |
Area and Households
- Area: 17,048 sq km
- Density: 266 per sq km
- Households: 9,30,024
- Villages: 1,584
- Towns: 19
Child Population Facts
- 0-6 age: 5,56,014 kids
- 12.24% of total
- Male child: 3,00,238
- Female child: 2,55,776
Workforce Data
- Total workers: 22,04,590
- 48.53% of population
- Male workers: 13,00,309
- Female workers: 9,04,281
Cities and Towns
- Ahmadnagar City: 3,50,859 people
- Ahmadnagar UA: 3,79,845 people
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ahmadnagar population in 2011? 45.43 lakh people.
- Sex ratio in district? 940 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy rate total? Around 79 percent.
- Urban population share? 20 percent approx.
- Child population percent? 12.24 percent.