The Aurangabad district of Maharashtra had a population of about 37.01 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 44.87 lakh by 2036, with about 42.47 lakh by 2026. It has an area of about 10,108 sq km and a population density of 366 persons per sq km in 2011. The sex ratio is close to 923–924 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 79.02%. The child sex ratio is 858 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 68.77% share and Marathi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 43.77% urban and 56.23% rural, and Aurangabad city urban agglomeration accounts for over 11.9 lakh people of the total population. There are a total of about 7.52 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Aurangabad |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Population 2011 (actual) | 3,701,282 (37.01 lakh) |
| Projected population 2026 | 4,246,945 (42.47 lakh) |
| Area (sq km) | 10,107–10,130.9 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 366 |
| Sex ratio 2011 (f per 1000 m) | 923–924 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 (0–6 years) | 858 |
| Average literacy rate 2011 (%) | 79.02 |
| Urban population share 2011 (%) | 43.77 |
| Rural population share 2011 (%) | 56.23 |
| Total households (approx) | 751,915 (7.52 lakh) |
- District size is moderate
- Population is growing
- Literacy is better than national
- Urban share is near half
Population and Historic Census Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
| Actual population | 3,701,282 | 2,897,013 |
| Male population | 1,924,469 | 1,505,363 |
| Female population | 1,776,813 | 1,391,650 |
| Population (in lakh) | 37.01 | 28.97 |
| Population growth (%) | 27.76 | 30.83 |
| Area (sq km) | 10,107–10,130.9 | 10,138 |
| Density (per sq km) | 366 | 286 |
| Share in Maharashtra population (%) | 3.29 | 2.99 |
| Total child population 0–6 | 532,659 | 467,934 |
| Child share of total (%) | 14.39 | 16.15 |
Historical Census 1901–2011 (Population Growth)
| Census year | Population (approx) | Growth rate (%) |
| 1901 | 4.44 lakh | - |
| 1911 | 5.33 lakh | 19.99 |
| 1921 | 4.37 lakh | -18.08 |
| 1931 | 5.80 lakh | 32.71 |
| 1941 | 6.56 lakh | 13.18 |
| 1951 | 7.15 lakh | 8.93 |
| 1961 | 9.43 lakh | 31.92 |
| 1971 | 12.41 lakh | 31.61 |
| 1981 | 15.90 lakh | 28.08 |
| 1991 | 22.19 lakh | 39.56 |
| 2001 | 29.03 lakh | 30.83 |
| 2011 | 37.01 lakh | 27.52 |
- Population jumped after 1961
- Highest growth seen around 1991
- 1921 shows negative growth
- Recent decades show slower rise
Population Projections and Growth Trend
| Year | Projected population |
| 2011 | 3,701,282 (37.01 lakh) |
| 2021 | 4,570,000 (45.75 lakh) |
| 2022 | 4,660,000 (46.66 lakh) |
| 2023 | 4,740,000 (47.46 lakh) |
| 2024 | 4,810,000 (48.15 lakh) |
| 2025 | 4,870,000 (48.74 lakh) |
| 2026 | 4,920,000 (49.25 lakh) |
| 2027 | 4,960,000 (49.69 lakh) |
| 2028 | 5,000,000 (50.07 lakh) |
| 2029 | 5,030,000 (50.39 lakh) |
| 2030 | 5,060,000 (50.66 lakh) |
| 2031 | 5,080,000 (50.90 lakh) |
Estimated Population up to 2036 (Detailed)
| Year | Estimated population | Total growth since 2011 (%) |
| 2026 | 4,246,945 (42.47 lakh) | 14.74 |
| 2027 | 4,274,071 (42.74 lakh) | 15.48 |
| 2028 | 4,301,197 (43.01 lakh) | 16.21 |
| 2029 | 4,328,290 (43.28 lakh) | 16.94 |
| 2030 | 4,355,416 (43.55 lakh) | 17.67 |
| 2031 | 4,379,335 (43.79 lakh) | 18.32 |
| 2032 | 4,401,030 (44.01 lakh) | 18.91 |
| 2033 | 4,422,724 (44.23 lakh) | 19.49 |
| 2034 | 4,444,386 (44.44 lakh) | 20.08 |
| 2035 | 4,466,080 (44.66 lakh) | 20.66 |
| 2036 | 4,487,742 (44.88 lakh) | 21.25 |
- Population: rising at a slow pace
- Average yearly growth near 0.6–0.7 percent
- Size may reach near 45 lakh by 2036
- Growth pattern looks steady
Sex Ratio and Child Population Profile
| Indicator | Value |
| Sex ratio 2011 (f per 1000 m) | 923–924 |
| Sex ratio 2001 (f per 1000 m) | 924 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 (0–6 years) | 858 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 (0–6 years) | 890 |
| Total child population 0–6 years | 532,659 |
| Male child 0–6 years | 286,721 |
| Female child 0–6 years | 245,938 |
| Child share in population (%) | 14.39 |
Sex Ratio by Area and Religion
| Category | Sex ratio (f per 1000 m) |
| Total population | 924 |
| Urban area | 923 |
| Rural area | 924 |
| Hindu | 914 |
| Muslim | 945 |
| Buddhist | 945 |
| Jain | 947 |
- Sex ratio is slightly below national mark
- Child sex ratio is more worrying
- Rural and urban values are very close
- Some religions show better gender balance
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Indicator | Value |
| Average literacy 2011 (%) | 79.02 |
| Average literacy 2001 (%) | 72.91 |
| Male literacy rate 2011 (%) | 87.37 |
| Female literacy rate 2011 (%) | 70.08 |
| Total literates | 2,503,837 |
| Male literates | 1,430,936 |
| Female literates | 1,072,901 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Pattern
| Category | Average literacy (%) | Male / Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 79.02 | 87.37 / 70.08 |
| Urban | 86.84 | 91.83 / 81.49 |
| Rural | 72.87 | 83.86 / 61.15 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy (%) | Male / Female literacy (%) |
| Hindu | 78.59 | 87.53 / 68.97 |
| Muslim | 79.43 | 86.12 / 72.37 |
| Buddhist | 79.23 | 87.86 / 70.18 |
| Jain | 95.34 | 97.16 / 93.43 |
- Literacy is higher than India average
- Urban area leads in education
- Female literacy still trails male literacy
- Jain population is almost fully literate
Religion and Caste (SC/ST) Demographics
| Religion | Population count | Share of total (%) |
| Hindu | 2,545,438 | 68.77 |
| Muslim | 786,677 | 21.25 |
| Buddhist | 309,093 | 8.35 |
| Jain | 30,981 | 0.84 |
| Christian | 15,991 | 0.43 |
| Sikh | 5,142 | 0.14 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,005 | 0.03 |
| Religion not stated | 6,955 | 0.19 |
SC and ST Population Overview
| Group | Population count | Share of total (%) |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) total | 539,368 | 14.57 |
| SC males | 277,228 | - |
| SC females | 262,140 | - |
| SC sex ratio (f per 1000 m) | 946 | - |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) total | 143,366 | 3.87 |
| ST males | 73,876 | - |
| ST females | 69,490 | - |
| ST sex ratio (f per 1000 m) | 941 | - |
- Hindu community forms main share
- Muslim and Buddhist groups are sizable
- SC share is nearly fifteen percent
- ST presence is under four percent
Urban / Rural Population and Child Details
| Area type | Population | Share of total (%) |
| Urban total | 1,620,170 | 43.77 |
| Rural total | 2,081,112 | 56.23 |
| Urban male | 842,644 | - |
| Urban female | 777,526 | - |
| Rural male | 1,081,825 | - |
| Rural female | 999,287 | - |
| Urban sex ratio | 923 | - |
| Rural sex ratio | 924 | - |
Child Population Urban and Rural
| Area type | Child 0–6 population | Child sex ratio |
| Urban | 226,295 | 867 |
| Rural | 306,364 | 851 |
| Urban male child | 121,211 | - |
| Urban female child | 105,084 | - |
| Rural male child | 165,510 | - |
| Rural female child | 140,854 | - |
City List and Town List (Urban Centres)
| Urban centre | Population | Male / Female |
| Aurangabad Urban Agglomeration | 1,193,167 | 618,845 / 574,322 |
| Aurangabad Municipal Corporation | 1,175,116 | 609,206 / 565,910 |
| Total number of towns | 16 | - |
- More people live in villages than cities
- Aurangabad city is main urban hub
- Urban child share is slightly lower
- Rural area has more young children
Area Statistics, Households and Administrative Divisions
| Total area (sq km) | 10,130.9 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 365–366 |
| Total households | 751,915 |
| Houseless families | 888 |
| People living without roof | 3,048 |
| Share of houseless in population (%) | about 0.08 |
| Total number of towns | 16 |
| Total number of villages | 1,356 |
Sub-Districts (Taluks / Tahsils)
| Subdistrict | Name |
| 1 | Aurangabad |
| 2 | Gangapur |
| 3 | Kannad |
| 4 | Khuldabad |
| 5 | Paithan |
| 6 | Phulambri |
| 7 | Sillod |
| 8 | Soegaon |
| 9 | Vaijapur |
- District spreads over more than ten thousand sq km
- Over seven and half lakh families live here
- Very small share lives without proper roof
- Nine tahsils handle local administration
Workforce and Economic Profile
| Indicator | Value |
| Total workers | 1,575,079 |
| Male workers | 1,015,864 |
| Female workers | 559,215 |
| Workers share of population (%) | 42.55 |
Workforce Highlights
| Aspect | Short description |
| Participation | About two in five people are workers |
| Gender pattern | More men in workforce than women |
| Work types | Agriculture, industry, services and trade |
- Agriculture supports many rural families
- City offers jobs in trade and services
- Women workers are fewer but active
- Informal sector holds big share
Languages and Demographic Highlights
| Main language | Marathi |
| Other spoken languages | Hindi and Urdu, with English in city |
| Key demographic feature | Strong mix of Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist population |
| Urban rural pattern | Urbanising district with large rural base |
- Marathi is used in most homes
- Hindi and Urdu common in markets
- City area is more diverse
- Rural belt keeps traditional lifestyle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aurangabad district population in 2011: It is about 37.01 lakh people
- What is Aurangabad estimated population in 2026: It is around 42.47 lakh people
- What is Aurangabad district literacy rate: It is about 79.02 percent
- What is Aurangabad district sex ratio: It is around 924 females per 1000 males
- How much of Aurangabad is rural and urban: About 56 percent rural and 44 percent urban