Washim district overview
The Washim district of Maharashtra had a population of about 11.97 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 13.74 lakh by 2026. It has an area of 4,901 sq km and population density of 244 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 930 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 83.25. The child sex ratio is 863 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 71.83% and Marathi is the main language spoken by large share of people. The district population is about 17.66% urban and 82.34% rural, and villages account for most of the total population. There are a total of about 2.59 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Indicator | Value (2011) |
| Total population 2011 | 11,97,160 |
| Male population 2011 | 6,20,302 |
| Female population 2011 | 5,76,858 |
| Sex ratio 2011 | 930 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 | 863 |
| Average literacy 2011 | 83.25% |
| Male literacy 2011 | 90.55% |
| Female literacy 2011 | 75.48% |
| Area (sq km) | 4,901 |
| Population density (2011) | 244 per sq km |
Population and projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Growth since 2011 |
| 2011 | 11,97,160 | – |
| 2025 | 13,64,243 | 13.96% |
| 2026 | 13,73,652 | 14.74% |
| 2027 | 13,82,426 | 15.48% |
| 2028 | 13,91,200 | 16.21% |
| 2029 | 13,99,963 | 16.94% |
| 2030 | 14,08,737 | 17.67% |
| 2031 | 14,16,473 | 18.32% |
| 2032 | 14,23,490 | 18.91% |
| 2033 | 14,30,507 | 19.49% |
| 2034 | 14,37,513 | 20.08% |
| 2035 | 14,44,530 | 20.66% |
| 2036 | 14,51,536 | 21.25% |
Sex ratio and child population
| Category | Value |
| Total sex ratio (females/1000 males) | 930 |
| Urban sex ratio | 947 |
| Rural sex ratio | 926 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 | 863 |
| Urban child sex ratio 0–6 | 878 |
| Rural child sex ratio 0–6 | 860 |
| Total child population 0–6 | 1,52,190 |
| Male child 0–6 | 81,686 |
| Female child 0–6 | 70,504 |
| Child share of total population | 12.71% |
- Sex ratio in Washim is below national average
- Child population share has reduced since 2001
- Overall gender gap in 0–6 age group is visible
Literacy and education levels
| Category | Average literacy | Male literacy | Female literacy |
| Total population | 83.25% | 90.55% | 75.48% |
| Urban areas | 88.29% | 92.39% | 84.00% |
| Rural areas | 82.17% | 90.16% | 73.63% |
| Religion | Average literacy | Male literacy | Female literacy |
| Hindu | 83.24% | 90.79% | 75.17% |
| Buddhist | 81.76% | 90.01% | 73.04% |
| Muslim | 84.36% | 89.30% | 79.21% |
| Jain | 95.72% | 97.26% | 94.08% |
- Literacy in Washim is above national average
- Male literacy is higher than female literacy in all groups
- Urban areas are more educated than rural areas
Religion and literacy by religion
| Religion | Population | Percentage of total |
| Hindu | 8,59,949 | 71.83% |
| Buddhist | 1,79,330 | 14.98% |
| Muslim | 1,42,672 | 11.92% |
| Jain | 8,476 | 0.71% |
| Religion not stated | 4,127 | 0.34% |
| Christian | 1,707 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 518 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 381 | 0.03% |
| Religion | Sex ratio |
| Hindu | 925 |
| Buddhist | 942 |
| Muslim | 954 |
| Jain | 936 |
Caste (SC/ST) data
| Caste group | Population | Share of total | Sex ratio |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,29,462 | 19.17% | 947 |
| SC male | 1,17,867 | – | – |
| SC female | 1,11,595 | – | – |
| Caste group | Population | Share of total | Sex ratio |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 80,471 | 6.72% | 944 |
| ST male | 41,403 | – | – |
| ST female | 39,068 | – | – |
- SC families form about one‑fifth of total population
- ST share is smaller but still sizeable in Washim
- Both SC and ST groups have sex ratios above 940
Urban–rural population and households
| Region | Population | Share of total |
| Urban population | 2,11,413 | 17.66% |
| Rural population | 9,85,747 | 82.34% |
| Region | Male | Female | Sex ratio |
| Urban | 1,08,575 | 1,02,838 | 947 |
| Rural | 5,11,727 | 4,74,020 | 926 |
| Indicator | Value |
| Total area (sq km) | 4,901 |
| Population density | 244 per sq km |
| Total households | 2,59,464 |
| Total towns | 4 |
| Total villages | 789 |
| Houseless families | 257 |
| Houseless population | 1,066 |
- Most people still live in rural Washim
- About one in six live in urban areas
- Very small number of families live without roof
Workforce and employment profile
| Indicator | Value |
| Total workers | 5,69,792 |
| Male workers | 3,40,353 |
| Female workers | 2,29,439 |
| Workers as % of total population | 47.60% |
- Nearly half of people are working in some job
- Male workers are more than female workers
- Many families depend on agriculture and village work
Historic census growth 1901–2011
| Census year | Population | Variation % |
| 1901 | 3,07,413 | – |
| 1911 | 3,21,000 | 4.52% |
| 1921 | 3,31,000 | 3.19% |
| 1931 | 3,73,000 | 12.76% |
| 1941 | 4,02,000 | 7.69% |
| 1951 | 4,55,000 | 13.13% |
| 1961 | 5,62,000 | 23.55% |
| 1971 | 7,14,000 | 27.10% |
| 1981 | 8,85,000 | 23.93% |
| 1991 | 10,19,000 | 15.13% |
| 2001 | 10,95,000 | 7.49% |
| 2011 | 11,97,160 | 9.35% |
- Population has grown steadily over last hundred years
- 1961 and 1971 show very fast growth decades
- Growth slowed after 2001 but remains positive
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What is the total population of Washim district in 2026? Answer: About 13.74 lakh.
- Question: What is the literacy rate of Washim district in 2011? Answer: Around 83.25%.
- Question: What is the sex ratio in Washim district? Answer: About 930 females per 1000 males.
- Question: Which religion has the largest share in Washim district? Answer: Hindu with about 71.83%.
- Question: What is the rural–urban split in Washim district? Answer: About 82% rural and 18% urban.