Mahbubnagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahbubnagar District has a population of 40.53 Lac (40,53,028) with 20.50 Lac (20,50,386) males and 20.03 Lac (20,02,642) females.The sex ratio in Mahbubnagar is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahbubnagar District is 5.27 Lac (5,27,230) which is 13.01% of Mahbubnagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahbubnagar District is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Mahbubnagar District is listed as part of ANDHRA PRADESH State in INDIA.

40.53 Lac

Toatl Population

20.50 Lac

Male Population

20.03 Lac

Female Population

Mahbubnagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahbubnagar District current estimated population is projected to be 43.51 Lac (43,51,148), indicating a 7.36% increased from Mahbubnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.54 Lac.

Mahbubnagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahbubnagar District estimated population is projected to be 43.66 Lac (43,66,127), projecting a 7.73% increased from Mahbubnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.62 Lac.

Mahbubnagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahbubnagar District, with a total Hindu population of 36.73 Lac (36,73,456), accounting for 90.63% of the Mahbubnagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 18.59 Lac (18,59,243), and the Hindu female population is around 18.14 Lac (18,14,213).

Mahbubnagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahbubnagar District, with a total Muslim population of 3.34 Lac (3,34,172), accounting for 8.24% of the Mahbubnagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.69 Lac (1,68,594), and the Muslim female population is around 1.66 Lac (1,65,578).

Mahbubnagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu36,73,45690.63%
Muslim3,34,1728.24%
Religion not stated22,4520.55%
Christian21,3450.53%
Sikh6580.02%
Jain3880.01%
Buddhist2900.01%
Other religions and persuasions2670.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mahbubnagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahbubnagar District is 6.08 Lac (6,07,692), with 3.08 Lac (3,07,948) being males and 3.00 Lac (2,99,744) being females, making up 14.99% of the Mahbubnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Mahbubnagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahbubnagar District is 34.45 Lac (34,45,336), with 17.42 Lac (17,42,438) being males and 17.03 Lac (17,02,898) being females, making up 85.01% of the Mahbubnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Mahbubnagar Literacy Rate

Mahbubnagar District has a literacy rate of 55.04% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahbubnagar District is 65.21 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahbubnagar District is 44.72 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mahbubnagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.96%, while in the rural regions of Mahbubnagar District, it is around 50.92%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahbubnagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 55.04 65.21 44.72
Urban Area 77.96 85.52 70.24
Rural Area 50.92 61.54 40.15

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahbubnagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 53.33 63.65 42.84
Muslim 72.04 80.82 63.15
Religion not stated 60.38 70.85 49.96
Christian 77.15 83.03 71.51

Mahbubnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahbubnagar District is 7.09 Lac (7,08,954) with 3.56 Lac (3,56,099) males and 3.53 Lac (3,52,855) females, which is 17.49% of Mahbubnagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Mahbubnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahbubnagar District is 3.64 Lac (3,64,269) with 1.87 Lac (1,87,035) males and 1.77 Lac (1,77,234) females, which is 8.99% of Mahbubnagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahbubnagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 977
Urban Area 974
Rural Area 978

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahbubnagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 976
Muslim 983
Religion not stated 994
Christian 1035

Mahbubnagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahbubnagar District is 18,432 Square KM, with a population density of 220 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahbubnagar District are 18 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahbubnagar District are 1,537.The Total Number of households in Mahbubnagar District are 8.69 Lac(8,69,451).

Mahbubnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahbubnagar District, there are about 20.83 Lac (20,82,501) workers, making up nearly 51.38% of the Mahbubnagar District total population. Out of these, around 11.40 Lac (11,40,067) are male workers, and about 9.42 Lac (9,42,434) are female workers.

Mahbubnagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Mahbubnagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,56,680, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 40,53,028 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 26.53% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.45%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Mahbubnagar District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 8,56,680 to 40,53,028.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 26.53%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 8.57 Lac ----- ----- 4.33 Lac 4.24 Lac
1911 10.11 Lac 1.54 Lac 17.97368913 5.13 Lac 4.98 Lac
1921 9.88 Lac -22.77 k -2.252791996 5.00 Lac 4.88 Lac
1931 11.74 Lac 1.86 Lac 18.84472851 5.96 Lac 5.78 Lac
1941 13.09 Lac 1.35 Lac 11.4840544 6.65 Lac 6.44 Lac
1951 14.47 Lac 1.38 Lac 10.56236501 7.25 Lac 7.22 Lac
1961 15.91 Lac 1.44 Lac 9.919896734 7.94 Lac 7.97 Lac
1971 19.32 Lac 3.41 Lac 21.46218675 9.72 Lac 9.60 Lac
1981 24.45 Lac 5.13 Lac 26.52770431 12.33 Lac 12.12 Lac
1991 30.77 Lac 6.32 Lac 25.8703299 15.60 Lac 15.17 Lac
2001 35.14 Lac 4.37 Lac 14.19814433 17.82 Lac 17.32 Lac
2011 40.53 Lac 5.39 Lac 15.34160858 20.50 Lac 20.03 Lac

Historical Population of Mahbubnagar by Census Year 1901-2011

Mahbubnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 43.51 Lac (43,51,148) 7.36%
2025 43.66 Lac (43,66,127) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 43.77 Lac (43,76,792) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 43.84 Lac (43,84,363) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 43.92 Lac (43,92,016) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 44.00 Lac (43,99,587) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 44.07 Lac (44,07,158) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 44.11 Lac (44,11,065) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 44.12 Lac (44,12,286) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 44.14 Lac (44,13,589) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 44.15 Lac (44,14,810) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 44.16 Lac (44,16,031) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 44.17 Lac (44,17,334) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mahbubnagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 44.17 Lac (44,17,334), with a male population of 22.23 Lac (22,22,753) and a female population of 21.94 Lac (21,94,341). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Mahbubnagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Mahbubnagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mahbubnagar is 40.53 Lac (40,53,028).

The estimated population of Mahbubnagar in 2024 is approximately 43.51 Lac (43,51,148).

Hindu constitute 90.63% of Mahbubnagar population, amounting to approximately 36.73 Lac (36,73,456) people.

Muslim constitute 8.24% of Mahbubnagar population, totaling around 3.34 Lac (3,34,172) people.

Hindu: 90.63%, Muslim: 8.24%, Religion not stated: 0.55%, Christian: 0.53%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mahbubnagar is 7.09 Lac (17.49%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.64 Lac (8.99%).

In Mahbubnagar, 6.08 Lac (14.99%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 34.45 Lac (85.01%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahbubnagar is 55.04%, with male literacy at 65.21% and female literacy at 44.72%.

The sex ratio in Mahbubnagar is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Mahbubnagar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.14% up to 2036.