Mehsi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mehsi Tehsil has a population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,140) with 90.89 k (90,886) males and 82.25 k (82,254) females.The sex ratio in Mehsi is 906, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mehsi Tehsil is 34.71 k (34,714) which is 20.05% of Mehsi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mehsi Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mehsi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Purba Champaran District in the state of BIHAR in India.

Mehsi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mehsi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.13 Lac (2,13,252), indicating a 23.17% increased from Mehsi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.

Mehsi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mehsi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.16 Lac (2,16,271), projecting a 24.91% increased from Mehsi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.

Mehsi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mehsi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.39 Lac (1,39,458), accounting for 80.55% of the Mehsi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 73.58 k (73,584), and the Hindu female population is around 65.87 k (65,874).

Mehsi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mehsi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 33.38 k (33,381), accounting for 19.28% of the Mehsi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.14 k (17,139), and the Muslim female population is around 16.24 k (16,242).

Mehsi Religion Wise Population

Mehsi Urban Population

The Urban population of Mehsi Tehsil is 26.00 k (25,995), with 13.57 k (13,573) being males and 12.42 k (12,422) being females, making up 15.01% of the Mehsi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 916 females for every 1000 males.

Mehsi Rural Population

The Rural population of Mehsi Tehsil is 1.47 Lac (1,47,145), with 77.31 k (77,313) being males and 69.83 k (69,832) being females, making up 84.99% of the Mehsi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Mehsi Literacy Rate

Mehsi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mehsi Tehsil is 64.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mehsi Tehsil is 45.21 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mehsi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 64.11%, while in the rural regions of Mehsi Tehsil, it is around 54.01%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mehsi

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	55.55	64.75	45.21
Urban Area	64.11	71.26	56.13
Rural Area	54.01	63.59	43.23

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mehsi

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	56.08	65.57	45.32
Muslim	53.28	61.18	44.75
Christian	45.3	58.93	32.79
Religion not stated	68.09	77.42	50

Mehsi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mehsi Tehsil is 25.16 k (25,161) with 13.21 k (13,208) males and 11.95 k (11,953) females, which is 14.53% of Mehsi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Mehsi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mehsi Tehsil is 25 (25) with 12 (12) males and 13 (13) females, which is 0.01% of Mehsi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1084 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mehsi

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	906
Urban Area	916
Rural Area	904

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mehsi

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	896
Muslim	948
Christian	1150
Religion not stated	542

Mehsi Area & Households

The Total Area of Mehsi Tehsil is 116.9 Square KM, with a population density of 1,481 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mehsi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Mehsi Tehsil are 94.The Total Number of households in Mehsi Tehsil are 33.43 k(33,432).

Mehsi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mehsi Tehsil, there are about 57.18 k (57,178) workers, making up nearly 33.02% of the Mehsi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.25 k (43,253) are male workers, and about 13.93 k (13,925) are female workers.

Mehsi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Mehsi Census Frequently Asked Questions