Osmanabad district overview
The Osmanabad district of Maharashtra had a population of about 16.58 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 19.02 lakh by 2026. It has an area of 7,569 sq km and population density of 219 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 924 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 78.44. The child sex ratio is 868 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 86.73% and Marathi is the main language spoken by large share of people. The district population is about 16.96% urban and 83.04% rural, and villages account for most of the total population. There are a total of about 3.51 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Indicator | Value (2011) |
| Total population 2011 | 16,57,576 |
| Male population 2011 | 8,61,535 |
| Female population 2011 | 7,96,041 |
| Sex ratio 2011 | 924 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 | 868 |
| Average literacy 2011 | 78.44% |
| Male literacy 2011 | 85.84% |
| Female literacy 2011 | 70.51% |
| Area (sq km) | 7,569 |
| Population density (2011) | 219 per sq km |
Population and projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Growth since 2011 |
| 2011 | 16,57,576 | – |
| 2026 | 19,01,945 | 14.74% |
| 2027 | 19,14,093 | 15.48% |
| 2028 | 19,26,241 | 16.21% |
| 2029 | 19,38,375 | 16.94% |
| 2030 | 19,50,523 | 17.67% |
| 2031 | 19,61,235 | 18.32% |
| 2032 | 19,70,950 | 18.91% |
| 2033 | 19,80,666 | 19.49% |
| 2034 | 19,90,367 | 20.08% |
| 2035 | 20,00,082 | 20.66% |
| 2036 | 20,09,783 | 21.25% |
Sex ratio and child population
| Category | Value |
| Total sex ratio (females/1000 males) | 924 |
| Urban sex ratio | 935 |
| Rural sex ratio | 922 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 (total district) | 868 |
| Urban child sex ratio 0–6 | 870 |
| Rural child sex ratio 0–6 | 867 |
| Total child population 0–6 | 2,07,096 |
| Male child 0–6 | 1,10,919 |
| Female child 0–6 | 96,177 |
| Child share of total population | 12.49% |
- Sex ratio in Osmanabad is below national average
- Child population share has reduced since 2001
- Slight improvement is seen in child sex ratio in cities
Literacy and education levels
| Category | Average literacy | Male literacy | Female literacy |
| Total population | 78.44% | 85.84% | 70.51% |
| Urban areas | 86.26% | 91.50% | 80.71% |
| Rural areas | 76.85% | 84.69% | 68.42% |
| Religion | Average literacy | Male literacy | Female literacy |
| Hindu | 78.23% | 85.71% | 70.18% |
| Muslim | 79.87% | 86.73% | 72.70% |
| Buddhist | 78.34% | 85.59% | 70.56% |
| Religion not stated | 78.20% | 85.09% | 71.12% |
- Literacy in Osmanabad is above national average
- Male literacy is higher than female literacy at all levels
- Towns show stronger education level than villages
Religion and literacy by religion
| Religion | Population | Percentage of total |
| Hindu | 14,37,623 | 86.73% |
| Muslim | 1,78,925 | 10.79% |
| Buddhist | 28,216 | 1.70% |
| Religion not stated | 6,805 | 0.41% |
| Jain | 4,530 | 0.27% |
| Christian | 942 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 340 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 195 | 0.01% |
| Religion | Sex ratio |
| Hindu | 921 |
| Muslim | 953 |
| Buddhist | 929 |
| Religion not stated | 942 |
Caste (SC/ST) data
| Caste group | Population | Share of total |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,65,184 | 16.00% |
| SC male | 1,36,354 | – |
| SC female | 1,28,830 | – |
| SC sex ratio | 945 |
| Caste group | Population | Share of total |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 36,039 | 2.17% |
| ST male | 18,569 | – |
| ST female | 17,470 | – |
| ST sex ratio | 941 |
- SC families form about one sixth of total population
- ST share is smaller but still sizeable in Osmanabad
- Both SC and ST groups have sex ratios above 940
Urban–rural population and households
| Region | Population | Share of total |
| Urban population | 2,81,057 | 16.96% |
| Rural population | 13,76,519 | 83.04% |
| Region | Male | Female |
| Urban | 1,45,298 | 1,35,759 |
| Rural | 7,16,237 | 6,60,282 |
| Indicator | Value |
| Total area (sq km) | 7,569 |
| Total households | 3,51,281 |
| Total towns | 8 |
| Total villages | 733 |
| Houseless families | 747 |
| Houseless population | 3,181 |
- Most people still live in rural parts of Osmanabad
- Only two in ten people live in urban areas
- A small number of families live without proper roof
Workforce and employment profile
| Indicator | Value |
| Total workers | 7,73,916 |
| Male workers | 4,73,795 |
| Female workers | 3,00,121 |
| Workers as % of total population | 46.69% |
- Nearly half of people are working in some job
- Male workers are more than female workers
- Most workers depend on farming and village‑based work
Historic census growth 1901–2011
| Census year | Population | Variation % |
| 1901 | 3,87,122 | – |
| 1911 | 4,60,522 | 18.96% |
| 1921 | 4,42,156 | –3.99% |
| 1931 | 4,92,850 | 11.46% |
| 1941 |
| 5,21,000 | 5.71% |
| 1951 | 5,65,000 | 8.44% |
| 1961 | 7,08,000 | 25.36% |
| 1971 | 9,12,000 | 28.81% |
| 1981 | 10,92,000 | 19.74% |
| 1991 | 13,46,000 | 23.26% |
| 2001 | 14,88,000 | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 16,57,576 | 11.37% |
- Population has grown steadily over last hundred years
- 1961 and 1971 are the fastest growth decades
- Growth has slowed but still positive after 2001
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What is the total population of Osmanabad district in 2026? Answer: About 19.02 lakh.
- Question: What is the literacy rate of Osmanabad district in 2011? Answer: Around 78.44%.
- Question: What is the sex ratio in Osmanabad district? Answer: About 924 females per 1000 males.
- Question: Which religion has the largest share in Osmanabad district? Answer: Hindu with about 86.73%.
- Question: What is the rural–urban split in Osmanabad district? Answer: About 83% rural and 17% urban.