The Yavatmal district of Maharashtra had a population of about 28.72 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 31.8 lakh by 2026. It has an area of 13,582 sq km and population density of 204 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 952 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 82.82 percent. The child sex ratio is about 922 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hinduism with about 81.21% share and Marathi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is partly rural at about 78.42% and around 21.58% people live in urban areas, and Yavatmal accounts for about 2.47% of the total population of Maharashtra. There are around 6.1 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
Yavatmal district basic census profile
| Item | Value |
| District name | Yavatmal |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Area (sq km) | 13,582 |
| Population 2011 (actual) | 2,772,348 |
| Population 2011 (in lakh) | 27.72 |
| Male population 2011 | 1,419,965 |
| Female population 2011 | 1,352,383 |
| Population share in Maharashtra | 2.47% |
| Population density (persons per sq km) | 204 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 952 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 922 |
| Average literacy rate | 82.82% |
| Male literacy rate | 89.41% |
| Female literacy rate | 75.93% |
| Urban population share | 21.58% |
| Rural population share | 78.42% |
| Urban population | 598,153 |
| Rural population | 2,174,195 |
| Number of towns | 18 |
| Number of villages | 2,130 |
| Number of talukas | 16 |
| Number of gram panchayats | 1,208 |
| Total households | about 610,000 |
- District size is large in state
- Density is moderate and steady
- Most people live in rural belt
- Urban share is growing but still small
Population and Historic Census Data
Yavatmal population in 2001 and 2011
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
| Population (in lakh) | 27.72 | 24.58 |
| Actual population | 2,772,348 | 2,458,271 |
| Male population | 1,419,965 | 1,265,681 |
| Female population | 1,352,383 | 1,192,590 |
| Population growth rate | 12.78% | 18.35% |
| Area (sq km) | 13,582 | 13,582 |
| Population density (persons per sq km) | 204 | 181 |
| Share in Maharashtra population | 2.47% | 2.54% |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 952 | 942 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 922 | 933 |
| Average literacy rate | 82.82% | 73.62% |
| Male literacy rate | 89.41% | 84.09% |
| Female literacy rate | 75.93% | 62.52% |
| Total child population (0-6 years) | 330,180 | 369,402 |
| Child population share (0-6 years) | 11.91% | 15.03% |
- Population grew by about one eighth in ten years
- Sex ratio improved slightly
- Child share in total population reduced
- Literacy level went up for both men and women
Yavatmal projected population up to 2031
| Year | Projected population |
| 2011 | 2,772,348 |
| 2021 | 3,070,000 |
| 2022 | 3,100,000 |
| 2023 | 3,120,000 |
| 2024 | 3,140,000 |
| 2025 | 3,160,000 |
| 2026 | 3,180,000 |
| 2027 | 3,190,000 |
| 2028 | 3,200,000 |
| 2029 | 3,210,000 |
| 2030 | 3,220,000 |
| 2031 | 3,220,000 |
- Population will grow slowly up to 2030
- District will stay medium sized in state
- Urbanisation may increase gradually
- Rural belt will remain the mainstay
Sex Ratio and Child Population
Overall sex ratio and by area type
| Indicator | Value |
| Sex ratio 2011 (females per 1000 males) | 952 |
| Sex ratio 2001 (females per 1000 males) | 942 |
| Rural sex ratio 2011 | 950 |
| Urban sex ratio 2011 | 963 |
- Sex ratio is better than national average
- Urban areas have slightly higher female share
- Rural ratio is also close to equal
- Overall balance is fair and stable
Child population and child sex ratio
| Child indicator | Value |
| Total child population (0-6 years) | 330,180 |
| Child population share (0-6 years) | 11.91% |
| Child sex ratio (girls per 1000 boys) | 922 |
- Child share is a bit more than one tenth
- Child sex ratio is closer to expected level
- Girl child survival has improved
- Young population supports future workforce
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
Overall literacy profile in Yavatmal
| Indicator | Rate (%) |
| Average literacy rate | 82.82 |
| Male literacy rate | 89.41 |
| Female literacy rate | 75.93 |
- Literacy level is better than national figure
- Male literacy is near 90 percent
- Female literacy has risen sharply
- Gap between male and female literacy is reducing
Urban and rural literacy pattern
| Area | Average literacy (%) |
| Total population | 82.82 |
| Rural area | 80.47 |
| Urban area | 91.24 |
- Rural literacy is quite good
- Urban literacy is very high
- Cities drive education numbers up
- Rural girls still need more support
Male and female literacy in rural and urban areas
| Area | Male literacy (%) |
| Total population | 89.41 |
| Rural area | 87.93 |
| Urban area | 94.73 |
| Area | Female literacy (%) |
| Total population | 75.93 |
| Rural area | 72.63 |
| Urban area | 87.63 |
- Urban female literacy is strong
- Rural male literacy is close to urban
- Rural female literacy is improving
- Women’s education is key to progress
Religion and Caste (SC/ST) Demographics
Religion wise population in Yavatmal
| Religion | Population | Share (%) |
| Hindu | 2,251,401 | 81.21 |
| Buddhist | 249,874 | 9.01 |
| Muslim | 239,236 | 8.63 |
| Jain | 11,422 | 0.41 |
| Religion not stated | 10,507 | 0.38 |
| Christian | 4,567 | 0.16 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3,745 | 0.14 |
| Sikh | 1,596 | 0.06 |
- Hindu community is the largest group
- Buddhist and Muslim communities are sizeable
- Other faiths have small but steady presence
- Religion mix influences local culture and festivals
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe population
| Group | Status in district |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | present in all talukas |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | smaller share in rural belt |
- SC families live across villages and towns
- ST population is limited but visible
- Many welfare schemes target SC/ST groups
- Local mix affects education and employment plans
Languages Spoken, Area Statistics and Households
Languages spoken in Yavatmal district
| Language | Situation |
| Marathi | main spoken language |
| Hindi | common in markets and offices |
| Urdu | spoke in some pockets |
| Other Indian languages | used by migrant workers |
- Most people prefer Marathi at home
- Hindi is widely understood
- Urdu adds to local speech in certain areas
- Multi‑language use helps in business
Area statistics, population density and households
| Indicator | Value |
| Total area (sq km) | 13,582 |
| Population density (persons per sq km) | 204 |
| Total households (approx) | 610,000 |
- District has wide rural spread
- Density is not very high
- Household size is typical of region
- Settlements cover plain and hilly areas
Urban and Rural Population, Workforce and Administrative Units
Urban and rural population in Yavatmal
| Description | Rural | Urban |
| Population share (%) | 78.42 | 21.58 |
| Total population | 2,174,195 | 598,153 |
| Male population | 1,115,148 | 304,817 |
| Female population | 1,059,047 | 293,336 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 950 | 963 |
| Average literacy rate | 80.47% | 91.24% |
- Most people live in villages
- Urban share is growing slowly
- Sex ratio is better in urban areas
- Literacy is higher in towns
Workforce and main work pattern
| Aspect | Situation |
| Main work | agriculture and allied activities |
| Other work | services, trade, small industry |
| Rural workers | farmers, labourers, small business |
| Urban workers | education, health, trade and offices |
- Farming is main source of income
- Many depend on seasonal work
- Towns provide jobs in services and shops
- Youth also move outside for jobs
Administrative divisions, talukas, towns and villages
| Administrative unit | Number |
| Talukas (tehsils) | 16 |
| Towns | 18 |
| Villages | 2,130 |
| Gram panchayats | 1,208 |
- Each taluka has its own headquarters
- Towns connect villages to markets
- Village network is wide and dense
- Gram panchayats manage local rural affairs
Some key talukas in Yavatmal
| Sl no. | Taluka |
| 1 | Yavatmal |
| 2 | Pusad |
| 3 | Umarkhed |
| 4 | Digras |
| 5 | Wani |
| 6 | Wadgaon Road |
| 7 | Ner |
| 8 | Darwha |
| 9 | Waghapur |
| 10 | Shrirampur |
- Each taluka adds to overall district mix
- Plains have more farming and density
- Hilly talukas have more forest and lower density
- Taluka centres link district headquarters to villages
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Yavatmal district in 2011: It is 2,772,348 people
- Is Yavatmal district mainly rural or urban: About four fifth people live in villages
- What is the literacy rate in Yavatmal district: It is about 83 percent overall
- What is the sex ratio in Yavatmal district: There are about 952 females per 1000 males
- Which religion has the largest share in Yavatmal: Hindu community has about 81 percent share