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Bhandara

District in MAHARASHTRA

As of 2026 estimates, Bhandara population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 982.

Bhandara District of MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 12,00,334 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,05,520 are males while 5,94,814 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
12,00,334
⚖️ Sex Ratio
982

per 1000 males

Compare with Census 2001

See how Bhandara has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.50% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 950 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 982.

Total Children

1,26,025

10.50% of population

Boys

64,626

51.3%

Girls

61,399

48.7%

Child Sex Ratio

950

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
84.09%
Muslim
2.21%
Christian
0.18%
Sikh
0.07%

What is the demographics & social profile of Bhandara?

The text sex ratio of Bhandara stands at 982 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 90.35% while female literacy is at 77.08%, showing a gender gap of 13.27%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.69% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 7.41% of total population in Bhandara.

What is the workforce statistics of Bhandara?

Out of the total population of 12,00,334, 5,97,305 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 49.76% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 69.28% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 30.72% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
4,13,838

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,83,467

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,03,029

Dependents / Students

What is the sex ratio of Bhandara?

What is the literacy rate of Bhandara?

How does male vs female literacy compare in Bhandara?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bhandara district in MAHARASHTRA?

Bhandara district in MAHARASHTRA has a total population of 12,00,334 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,05,520 males and 5,94,814 females.

What is the literacy rate of Bhandara district?

The overall literacy rate of Bhandara district is N/A%. Male literacy is 90.35% and female literacy is 77.08%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhandara district?

The sex ratio in Bhandara district is 982 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Bhandara district?

Bhandara district has 1,26,025 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 64,626 are boys and 61,399 are girls. The child sex ratio is 950 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Bhandara district?

Out of the total population of 12,00,334, 5,97,305 people (49.8%) are engaged in work activities in Bhandara district.

Sources & Methodology

Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.

2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.