Mahishi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahishi Tehsil has a population of 2.07 Lac (2,06,774) with 1.08 Lac (1,08,437) males and 98.34 k (98,337) females.The sex ratio in Mahishi is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahishi Tehsil is 44.70 k (44,700) which is 21.62% of Mahishi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahishi Tehsil is 924 females for every 1000 males.

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

Mahishi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahishi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.55 Lac (2,54,678), indicating a 23.17% increased from Mahishi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.22 Lac.

Mahishi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahishi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.58 Lac (2,58,284), projecting a 24.91% increased from Mahishi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.

Mahishi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahishi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.65 Lac (1,64,512), accounting for 79.56% of the Mahishi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 86.64 k (86,637), and the Hindu female population is around 77.88 k (77,875).

Mahishi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahishi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 41.95 k (41,949), accounting for 20.29% of the Mahishi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 21.64 k (21,639), and the Muslim female population is around 20.31 k (20,310).

Mahishi Religion Wise Population

Mahishi Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahishi Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Mahishi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Mahishi Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahishi Tehsil is 2.07 Lac (2,06,774), with 1.08 Lac (1,08,437) being males and 98.34 k (98,337) being females, making up 100% of the Mahishi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Mahishi Literacy Rate

Mahishi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 48.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahishi Tehsil is 59.91 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahishi Tehsil is 35.59 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mahishi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Mahishi Tehsil, it is around 48.37%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahishi

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	48.37	59.91	35.59
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	48.37	59.91	35.59

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahishi

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	48.92	60.93	35.46
Muslim	46.14	55.68	36.05
Religion not stated	47.86	59.62	38.46
Christian	51.19	58.7	42.11

Mahishi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahishi Tehsil is 49.23 k (49,227) with 25.63 k (25,632) males and 23.60 k (23,595) females, which is 23.81% of Mahishi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Mahishi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahishi Tehsil is 141 (141) with 65 (65) males and 76 (76) females, which is 0.07% of Mahishi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1170 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahishi

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	907
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	907

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahishi

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	899
Muslim	939
Religion not stated	1121
Christian	697

Mahishi Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahishi Tehsil is 172.49 Square KM, with a population density of 1,199 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Mahishi Tehsil are 81.The Total Number of households in Mahishi Tehsil are 40.05 k(40,046).

Mahishi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahishi Tehsil, there are about 75.56 k (75,559) workers, making up nearly 36.54% of the Mahishi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.05 k (50,048) are male workers, and about 25.51 k (25,511) are female workers.

Mahishi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Mahishi Census Frequently Asked Questions