Amravati district overview
The Amravati district of Maharashtra had a population of about 28.88 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 33.14 lakh by 2026. It has an area of 12,210 sq km and population density of about 237 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 951 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 87.38. The child sex ratio is about 935 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 71.15% and Marathi is the main language spoken by large share of people. The district population is about 35.91% urban and 64.09% rural, and villages account for most of the total population. There are a total of about 6.47 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Indicator | Value |
| Total population 2011 | 28,88,445 |
| Male population 2011 | 14,80,768 |
| Female population 2011 | 14,07,677 |
| Sex ratio 2011 | 951 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 | 935 |
| Average literacy 2011 | 87.38% |
| Male literacy 2011 | 91.46% |
| Female literacy 2011 | 83.10% |
| Area (sq km) | 12,210 |
| Population density (2011) | 237 per sq km |
Population and projections
| Year | Total population | Growth since 2011 |
| 2011 | 28,88,445 | – |
| 2021 (estimated) | 31,50,000 | – |
| 2022 | 31,70,000 | – |
| 2023 | 31,90,000 | – |
| 2024 | 32,10,000 | – |
| 2025 | 32,30,000 | – |
| 2026 | 33,14,275 | 14.74% |
| 2027 | 33,35,444 | 15.48% |
| 2036 (projected) | 35,02,191 | 21.25% |
Sex ratio and child population
| Category | Value |
| Total sex ratio (females/1000 males) | 951 |
| Urban sex ratio | 957 |
| Rural sex ratio | 948 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 | 935 |
| Urban child sex ratio | 919 |
| Rural child sex ratio | 943 |
| Total child population 0–6 | 3,11,391 |
| Male child 0–6 | 1,60,934 |
| Female child 0–6 | 1,50,457 |
Literacy and education
| Category | Average literacy | Male literacy | Female literacy |
| Total population | 87.38% | 91.46% | 83.10% |
| Urban areas | 91.48% | 93.88% | 88.98% |
| Rural areas | 85.07% | 90.10% | 79.76% |
- Literacy is improving in both town and village areas
- Male literacy is higher than female literacy across all regions
- Urban areas show stronger literacy than rural areas
Religion and caste data
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
| Hindu | 20,55,177 | 71.15% |
| Muslim | 4,21,410 | 14.59% |
| Buddhist | 3,83,891 | 13.29% |
| Jain | 11,360 | 0.39% |
| Christian | 7,223 | 0.25% |
| Sikh | 2,242 | 0.08% |
| Other religions | 3,288 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 3,854 | 0.13% |
| Caste group | Population | Percentage of total |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5,06,374 | 17.53% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4,04,128 | 13.99% |
Urban–rural and household statistics
| Category | Population | Share of total |
| Urban population | 10,37,287 | 35.91% |
| Rural population | 18,51,158 | 64.09% |
| Indicator | Value |
| Total households | 6,47,451 |
| Total villages | 1,997 |
| Total towns | 12 |
| Total area (sq km) | 12,210 |
| Population density (persons per sq km) | 237 |
Workforce and economic profile
| Indicator | Value |
| Total workers | 12,36,322 |
| Male workers | 8,37,577 |
| Female workers | 3,98,745 |
| Workers as % of total population | 42.8% |
- About two‑fifth of people are working in some job
- More males are working than females in the district
- Many families depend on agriculture and allied work
Historic census growth 1901–2011
| Census year | Population | Growth % over previous decade |
| 1901 | 8,06,859 | 0.00% |
| 1911 | 8,73,000 | 8.20% |
| 1921 | 8,28,000 | –5.17% |
| 1931 | 9,42,000 | 13.74% |
| 1941 | 9,89,000 | 4.98% |
| 1951 | 10,31,000 | 4.31% |
| 1961 | 12,33,000 | 19.55% |
| 1971 | 15,41,000 | 25.02% |
| 1981 | 18,61,000 | 20.78% |
| 1991 | 22,00,000 | 18.19% |
| 2001 | 26,07,160 | 18.50% |
| 2011 | 28,88,445 | 10.79% |
- Population has grown steadily since 1901
- 1971 showed the highest growth in a single decade
- Decadal growth slowed after 2001 compared with earlier years
Sub‑districts, taluks and cities
| Administrative level | Number |
| Sub‑districts / taluks | 14 |
| Towns | 12 |
| Villages | 1,997 |
| Urban agglomerations | 0 |
- Taluks manage most local administration and records
- Most population still lives in villages and small towns
- There is no major city or metro listed inside the district
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What is the total population of Amravati district in 2026? Answer: Around 33.14 lakh.
- Question: What is the literacy rate of Amravati district? Answer: About 87.38% on average.
- Question: What is the sex ratio in Amravati district? Answer: Around 951 females per 1000 males.
- Question: What is the main religion in Amravati district? Answer: Hindu, with about 71.15% share.
- Question: What is the rural–urban split in Amravati district? Answer: About 64% rural and 36% urban.