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Latur District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Latur, a district of Maharashtra has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Maharashtra. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Latur District of Maharashtra.

In 2011, Latur had population of 2,454,196 of which male and female were 1,273,140 and 1,181,056 respectively. In 2001 census, Latur had a population of 2,080,285 of which males were 1,075,257 and remaining 1,005,028 were females. Latur District population constituted 2.18 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Latur District was at 2.15 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 17.97 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Latur District recorded increase of 24.07 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Latur Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Latur in 2011 were 77.26 compared to 77.26 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 84.39 and 69.63 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 82.94 and 59.40 in Latur District. Total literate in Latur District were 1,650,672 of which male and female were 932,432 and 718,240 respectively. In 2001, Latur District had 1,254,534 in its district.


Latur Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Latur, it stood at 928 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 935. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 889 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 918 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Latur District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 81.78 % 2,006,984
Muslims 14.98 % 367,664
Christian 0.10 % 2,387
Sikh 0.04 % 935
Buddhist 2.71 % 66,535
Jain 0.26 % 6,387
Others 0.01 % 310
Not Stated 0.12 % 2,994

Latur Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Latur district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Latur was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Latur 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 2,454,196 24.54 Lakhs
2021 2,820,000 28.29 Lakhs
2022 2,860,000 28.66 Lakhs
2023 2,890,000 28.98 Lakhs
2024 2,920,000 29.25 Lakhs
2025 2,940,000 29.48 Lakhs
2026 2,960,000 29.68 Lakhs
2027 2,980,000 29.85 Lakhs
2028 2,990,000 30.00 Lakhs
2029 3,010,000 30.12 Lakhs
2030 3,020,000 30.23 Lakhs
2031 3,030,000 30.32 Lakhs

Latur Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 24.54 Lakhs 20.80 Lakhs
Actual Population 2,454,196 2,080,285
Male 1,273,140 1,075,257
Female 1,181,056 1,005,028
Population Growth 17.97% 24.07%
Area Sq. Km 7,157 7,157
Density/km2 343 291
Proportion to Maharashtra Population 2.18% 2.15%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 928 935
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 889 918
Average Literacy 77.26 71.54
Male Literacy 84.39 82.94
Female Literacy 69.63 59.40
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 317,811 326,777
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 12.95% 15.71%

Latur Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Latur. There were total 317,811 children under age of 0-6 against 326,777 of 2001 census. Of total 317,811 male and female were 168,237 and 149,574 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 889 compared to 918 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.95 percent of Latur District compared to 15.71 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.76 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Latur Houseless Data

In 2011, total 624 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Latur district of Maharashtra. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 2,709. This approx 0.11038238184725% of total population of Latur district.


Latur District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Latur district for 2011 is 343 people per sq. km. In 2001, Latur district density was at 291 people per sq. km. Latur district administers 7,157 square kilometers of areas.


Latur District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Latur population for 2011 census, 25.47 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 624,980 people lives in urban areas of which males are 323,433 and females are 301,547. Sex Ratio in urban region of Latur district is 932 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Latur district was 889 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 79,476 of which males and females were 42,081 and 37,395. This child population figure of Latur district is 13.01 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Latur district as per census 2011 is 83.56 % of which males and females are 88.57 % and 78.23 % literates respectively. In actual number 455,827 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 249,183 and 206,644 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 74.53 % population of Latur districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Latur district population living in rural areas is 1,829,216 of which males and females are 949,707 and 879,509 respectively. In rural areas of Latur district, sex ratio is 926 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Latur district is considered, figure is 889 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 238,335 in rural areas of which males were 126,156 and females were 112,179. The child population comprises 13.28 % of total rural population of Latur district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Latur district is 75.11 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 82.96 and 66.67 percent respectively. In total, 1,194,845 people were literate of which males and females were 683,249 and 511,596 respectively.

All details regarding Latur District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Latur District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 74.53 % 25.47 %
Total Population 1,829,216 624,980
Male Population 949,707 323,433
Female Population 879,509 301,547
Sex Ratio 926 932
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 889 889
Child Population (0-6) 238,335 79,476
Male Child(0-6) 126,156 42,081
Female Child(0-6) 112,179 37,395
Child Percentage (0-6) 13.03 % 12.72 %
Male Child Percentage 13.28 % 13.01 %
Female Child Percentage 12.75 % 12.40 %
Literates 1,194,845 455,827
Male Literates 683,249 249,183
Female Literates 511,596 206,644
Average Literacy 75.11 % 83.56 %
Male Literacy 82.96 % 88.57 %
Female Literacy 66.67 % 78.23 %

City/Metros in Latur District

Urban Agglomerations inside Latur District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Latur District
Cities inside Latur District Population Male Female
Latur (Municipal Council) 382,940 197,737 185,203
Udgir (Municipal Council) 103,550 54,013 49,537