The Nagpur district of Maharashtra had a population of 46.54 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 53.99 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 9892 sq km and population density of 470 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 951 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 88.39%.The child sex ratio is 931 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 75.04% and Marathi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 68.31% urban and 31.69% rural, and Nagpur city accounts for a major part of the total population.There are a total of 10.42 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Nagpur |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Total population 2011 | 4,653,570 (46.54 lakh) |
| Estimated population 2025 | 5,390,000 (53.99 lakh) |
| Area (sq km) | 9,892 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 470 |
| Sex ratio | 951 |
| Literacy rate (%) | 88.39 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6) | 931 |
| Urban share (%) | 68.31 |
| Rural share (%) | 31.69 |
| Households | 1,041,544 (10.42 lakh) |
- High urban population
- Literacy rate is good
- Sex ratio above national average
- Density moderate for size
Population and Historic Census Data
| Population 2011 | 4,653,570 |
| Population 2001 | 4,067,637 |
| Male 2011 | 2,384,975 |
| Female 2011 | 2,268,595 |
| Growth 2001-2011 (%) | 14.40 |
| Share in state (%) | 4.14 |
| Child population 0-6 2011 | 497,087 |
| Child share (%) | 10.68 |
Historical Census 1901-2011
| Year | Population | Growth (%) |
| 1901 | 748,489 | 0.00 |
| 1911 | 806,289 | 7.72 |
| 1921 | 789,954 | -2.03 |
| 1931 | 937,734 | 18.61 |
| 1941 | 1,057,000 | 12.76 |
| 1951 | 1,231,000 | 16.47 |
| 1961 | 1,508,000 | 22.59 |
| 1971 | 1,943,000 | 28.79 |
| 1981 | 2,589,000 | 33.26 |
| 1991 | 3,287,000 | 26.97 |
| 2001 | 4,068,000 | 23.74 |
| 2011 | 4,654,000 | 14.40 |
- Growth steady after 1921 dip
- Peak growth in 1981
- Recent decades slower rise
- Child share reduced
Population Projections and Growth
| Year | Projected population |
| 2011 | 4,653,570 |
| 2021 | 5,220,000 |
| 2022 | 5,270,000 |
| 2023 | 5,320,000 |
| 2024 | 5,360,000 |
| 2025 | 5,390,000 |
| 2026 | 5,339,624 |
| 2027 | 5,373,729 |
| 2028 | 5,407,834 |
| 2029 | 5,441,898 |
Projections to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Growth since 2011 (%) |
| 2030 | 5,476,004 | 17.67 |
| 2031 | 5,506,077 | 18.32 |
| 2032 | 5,533,353 | 18.91 |
| 2033 | 5,560,629 | 19.49 |
| 2034 | 5,587,864 | 20.08 |
| 2035 | 5,615,140 | 20.66 |
| 2036 | 5,642,374 | 21.25 |
- Population: growing slowly
- Annual growth: about 0.65 percent
- Future size: over 56 lakh
- Projections: steady increase
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Overall sex ratio 2011 | 952 |
| Sex ratio 2001 | 932 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 | 931 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 | 942 |
| Total child 0-6 2011 | 497,087 |
| Male child 0-6 | 257,438 |
| Female child 0-6 | 239,649 |
Sex Ratio by Area Religion
| Category | Sex ratio |
| Total | 952 |
| Urban | 955 |
| Rural | 945 |
| Hindu | 946 |
| Buddhist | 979 |
| Muslim | 953 |
| Christian | 1039 |
- Sex ratio: good overall
- Child ratio: near 930
- Urban slightly higher
- Some groups very balanced
Literacy Rate Male Female
| Average literacy 2011 (%) | 88.39 |
| Male literacy (%) | 92.09 |
| Female literacy (%) | 84.51 |
| Total literates | 3,673,808 |
Literacy Urban Rural
| Area | Average (%) | Male/Female (%) |
| Total | 88.39 | 92.09/84.51 |
| Urban | 91.37 | 94.17/88.43 |
| Rural | 81.92 | 87.59/75.91 |
Literacy by Religion
| Religion | Average (%) |
| Hindu | 87.84 |
| Buddhist | 89.95 |
| Muslim | 89.64 |
| Christian | 94.39 |
- Literacy: high across board
- Urban leads in rates
- Gender gap smaller now
- Christians top in education
Religion and Caste SC ST
| Religion | Population | Share (%) |
| Hindu | 3,492,202 | 75.04 |
| Buddhist | 668,050 | 14.36 |
| Muslim | 390,974 | 8.40 |
| Christian | 34,667 | 0.74 |
| Jain | 24,528 | 0.53 |
| Sikh | 20,469 | 0.44 |
| Others | 12,181 | 0.26 |
| Not stated | 10,499 | 0.23 |
SC ST Population
| Group | Population | Share (%) |
| SC total | 867,713 | 18.65 |
| ST total | 437,571 | 9.40 |
| SC sex ratio | 976 | - |
| ST sex ratio | 958 | - |
- Hindu majority strong
- Buddhist second place
- SC share high
- ST around nine percent
Urban Rural Population Data
| Type | Population | Share (%) |
| Urban | 3,178,759 | 68.31 |
| Rural | 1,474,811 | 31.69 |
| Urban sex ratio | 955 | - |
| Rural sex ratio | 945 | - |
City List Town List
| City/UA | Population |
| Nagpur UA | 2,497,870 |
| Kamptee UA | 135,936 |
| Nagpur MC | 2,405,665 |
| Total towns | 41 |
- Two thirds urban dwellers
- Nagpur city largest
- Rural areas still significant
- 41 towns in total
Area Households Workforce
| Area (sq km) | 9,892 |
| Density 2011 | 470 |
| Households | 1,041,544 |
| Houseless families | 2,689 |
| Houseless people | 8,323 |
| Total workers | 1,868,560 |
| Worker share (%) | 40.15 |
| Villages | 1,859 |
Administrative Divisions
| Unit | Detail |
| Towns | 41 |
| Villages | 1,859 |
| Subdistricts | Multiple tahsils present |
- Area covers nearly 10,000 sq km
- Many villages in rural parts
- Workers four in ten people
- Small houseless population
Languages Demographic Highlights
| Main language | Marathi |
| Key highlight | High urbanisation |
| Density | 470 per sq km |
| Religion mix | Diverse with Buddhist share |
- Marathi dominant
- English Hindi in city
- Urban hub for region
- Balanced demographics
Frequently Asked Questions
- Nagpur district population 2011: 46.54 lakh people
- Nagpur population 2026 estimate: 53.40 lakh people
- Nagpur literacy rate: 88.39 percent
- Nagpur sex ratio: 952 females per 1000 males
- Nagpur urban rural: 68 percent urban 32 percent rural