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
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
- Marginal Workers
- 1,83,467
- Non-Workers
- 6,03,029
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Bhandara?
Population breakdown: 6,05,520 males (50.4%) and 5,94,814 females (49.6%) out of 12,00,334 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Bhandara?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 8,99,860 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Bhandara?
Literacy rates: Male 90.35%, Female 77.08%, Overall %. Gender gap is 13.3%.
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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.