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Paithan Population Data

Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.

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Paithan Population 2026

4,64,267 (Estimated)

Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.

Next Census 2027
4,72,474
Projected Estimate

Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.93% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.

Paithan Population 2026

Paithan is a city located in Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, India. As of 2026, the estimated population of Paithan is 4,63,528, based on Census 2011 data and a growth rate of 1.93% per annum. According to Census 2011, Paithan had a population of 3,47,973. The population comprises 1,79,740 males and 1,68,233 females.

Looking ahead, the projected population of Paithan for Census 2027 is estimated to be 4,72,474, assuming the current growth trend continues.

Demographics of Paithan

The sex ratio of Paithan is 936 females per 1000 males, which is below the national average of 940. This demographic indicator reflects the gender balance and social conditions within the city.

Paithan serves as an important urban center in Aurangabad District, contributing to the region's economic and social development. The city's demographic profile has evolved over successive census periods, reflecting changes in urbanization, migration, and development patterns.

Paithan Literacy and Education

Education is a key development indicator, and Paithan has achieved a literacy rate of 62.71% as per Census 2011. This literacy rate reflects the city's commitment to education and human development.

The city continues to work towards improving educational outcomes, with various initiatives focused on increasing access to quality education for all residents.

Historical Growth (2001-2011)

Between Census 2001 and Census 2011, Paithan experienced a population growth of 21.1%, growing from 2,87,356 to 3,47,973. The annual compound growth rate during this period was 1.93%. This growth pattern provides insights into the city's development trajectory and helps in planning for future infrastructure and services.

Census 2011 Data

Official
👥Total Population
3,47,973
📖Literacy Rate
62.71%
⚖️Sex Ratio
936
per 1000 Males
🏠Households
72,032
👶

Child (0-6) Stats

Future Generation • 14.7% of total pop

Child Sex Ratio 863

Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)

Boys 27,365
Girls 23,623

Literacy Gap

18.1% Diff
Male Literacy 71.5%
Female Literacy 53.4%
SC Population
48,534
13.9% of total
ST Population
8,015
2.3% of total
👷

Workforce Economy

Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)

Worker Participation Rate 48%
Main Workers 1,54,343

Employment > 6 months/year

Marginal Workers 14,285

Employment < 6 months/year

Employment Sectors

Other Workers (Services/Ind) 21.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 43.1%
Agricultural Laborers 33.9%
Household Industries 1.9%

Villages & Towns

190 locations
Name Type Population
paithan (m cl) Village 41,536
bidkin Village 19,596
chitegaon (ct) Village 11,507
vihamandwa Village 9,874
pimpalwadi(pirachi) Village 8,341
navgaon Village 8,319
pachod bk. Village 7,594
adool bk. Village 6,101
balanagar Village 5,660
mudhalwadi Village 5,497
katpur Village 5,192
dawarwadi Village 5,042
dhorkin Village 4,691
isarwadi Village 4,545
nandar Village 4,245
wahegaon Village 4,217
ektuni Village 3,669
kekat jalgaon Village 3,517
hiradpuri Village 3,397
karkin Village 3,338
takali ambad Village 3,265
kadethan bk. Village 3,232
ranjangaon khuri Village 3,199
rahatgaon Village 3,014
nilajgaon Village 2,846
lohagaon bk. Village 2,809
changatpuri Village 2,748
bokud jalgaon Village 2,720
thergaon Village 2,649
koli bodkha Village 2,596
wadwali Village 2,399
dhakephal Village 2,368
dadegaon jahagir Village 2,343
dongaon Village 2,309
khadgaon Village 2,290
akhatwada Village 2,257
shekta Village 2,241
apegaon Village 2,204
bramhangaon Village 2,193
solanapur Village 2,119
parundi Village 2,008
antarwali khandi Village 2,006
farola Village 2,003
sonwadi kh. Village 1,985
tondoli Village 1,975
ranjangaon dandga Village 1,961
kherda Village 1,940
pategaon Village 1,871
dabhrul Village 1,868
padli Village 1,837
dhangaon Village 1,810
agar-nandur (n.v.) Village 1,794
mharola Village 1,784
warudi bk. Village 1,773
sompuri Village 1,763
limbgaon Village 1,730
paithan kheda Village 1,705
pangra Village 1,679
lohagaon kh. Village 1,620
krishnapur Village 1,558
georai bashi Village 1,548
wadji Village 1,527
adgaon Village 1,520
harshi bk. Village 1,517
anandpur Village 1,485
narayangaon Village 1,448
murma Village 1,445
mulani wadgaon Village 1,370
adool tanda Village 1,309
porgaon Village 1,309
tupewadi Village 1,308
dadegaon bk. Village 1,304
daregaon Village 1,304
dhupkheda Village 1,300
nandalgaon Village 1,220
georai bk. Village 1,207
naigaon Village 1,198
rajapur Village 1,188
gharegaon Village 1,179
warwandi kh. Village 1,179
devgaon Village 1,173
jambhali Village 1,159
dinnapur Village 1,116
lakhephal (n.v.) Village 1,112
kutub kheda Village 1,076
telwadi Village 1,060
indegaon Village 1,054
taru pimpalwadi Village 1,053
nanegaon Village 1,043
lakhegaon Village 1,032
chinchala Village 1,016
kadethan kh. Village 1,016
meharban naik tanda Village 1,016
pachalgaon Village 1,007
adool kh. Village 1,001
awade uchegaon Village 997
pachod kh. Village 994
harshi kh. Village 990
chauryahattar jalgaon Village 977
salwadgaon Village 928
bramhagavhan Village 922
khandala Village 919
takli paithan Village 919
gadhegaon paithan Village 910
babhulgaon Village 908
borgaon Village 901
abdullapur Village 899
chanakwadi Village 867
kapuswadi Village 855
mayagaon Village 851
parundi tanda Village 846
kawasan Village 810
ghari Village 806
sonwadi bk. Village 793
mavasgavhan Village 790
waghadi Village 779
amrapur Village 773
georai kh. Village 771
patode wadgaon Village 763
sultanpur Village 753
aliyabad Village 751
karanj kheda Village 709
tekadi tanda Village 705
gidhada Village 704
shevata Village 684
kaudgaon Village 683
chincholi Village 681
shivani Village 669
jogeshwari Village 662
hiwara chondhala Village 654
godhegaon gangapur Village 653
aurangpur Village 649
tanda bk. Village 645
devgaon tanda Village 642
shringarwadi Village 638
khandewadi Village 635
honobachiwadi Village 631
wadala Village 622
bramhagaon Village 619
dongri naik tanda Village 600
lamgavhan Village 599
khamjalgaon Village 588
kesapuri Village 580
bangala tanda Village 570
tanda kh. Village 567
thapati tanda Village 543
kasarpadli Village 539
mirkheda Village 528
hingani Village 500
banni tanda Village 485
hirapur Village 479
georai marda Village 473
wawa Village 469
imampur Village 466
pusegaon Village 415
kaundar Village 406
wadgavhan Village 406
tulapur Village 401
gazipur Village 395
saigaon Village 393
dera Village 385
porgaon tanda Village 379
hanumantgaon Village 378
taherpur Village 377
ballalpur Village 355
ranjani Village 338
naigavhan Village 304
alipur Village 294
muradabad Village 289
diyanatpur Village 278
dadegaon kh. Village 260
mahamadpur Village 255
mankapur Village 243
inayatpur Village 242
shahapur wahegaon Village 200
balapur Village 187
ismailpur Village 176
jaitpur Village 146
shahapur manegaon Village 138
yasinpur Village 130
jainpur Village 106
waki Village 98
dalwadi Village 66
panthewadi Village 36
sajegaon Village 32
agapur Village 0
aurangpur buttewadi Village 0
islampur Village 0
itawa Village 0
mohalkheda Village 0

Historical Comparison (2001-2011)

Decadal Change
Metric Census 2001 Census 2011 Change
Population 2,87,356 3,47,973 +21.09%
Literacy Rate 55.91% 62.71% +6.8%
Sex Ratio 948 936 -12
Decadal Growth Rate
21.09%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.93%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Paithan in 2026?
The estimated population of Paithan in 2026 is 4,63,528. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.93%.
What is the literacy rate of Paithan?
The literacy rate of Paithan is 62.71% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Paithan?
The sex ratio of Paithan is 936 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Paithan in 2027?
The projected population of Paithan in 2027 is 4,72,474. This projection is based on the 1.93% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Paithan population changed since 2001?
Paithan population grew from 2,87,356 in 2001 to 3,47,973 in 2011, a decadal growth of 21.09%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.93%.
What was the population of Paithan in Census 2011?
According to Census 2011, Paithan had a total population of 3,47,973. This comprised 1,79,740 males and 1,68,233 females.

📊 Comparison & Rankings

🏆
Rank in Aurangabad District
#4 of 9
By population size
🎯
Rank in Maharashtra
#63 of 356
Among all talukas/cities in state

Comparison with Averages

Metric Paithan Aurangabad Avg Maharashtra Avg
Literacy Rate 62.71%
64.36% ↓ 1.6%
69.46% ↓ 6.7%
Sex Ratio 936
926 ↑ 10
958 ↓ 22

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