Maharajganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Maharajganj Tehsil has a population of 1.90 Lac (1,90,217) with 94.20 k (94,202) males and 96.02 k (96,015) females.The sex ratio in Maharajganj is 1020, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maharajganj Tehsil is 32.29 k (32,290) which is 16.98% of Maharajganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maharajganj Tehsil is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Maharajganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Siwan District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Maharajganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Maharajganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.34 Lac (2,34,285), indicating a 23.17% increased from Maharajganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.19 Lac.
Maharajganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Maharajganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.38 Lac (2,37,602), projecting a 24.91% increased from Maharajganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.21 Lac.
Maharajganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Maharajganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.61 Lac (1,61,461), accounting for 84.88% of the Maharajganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 80.17 k (80,169), and the Hindu female population is around 81.29 k (81,292).
Maharajganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Maharajganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 28.38 k (28,375), accounting for 14.92% of the Maharajganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.84 k (13,838), and the Muslim female population is around 14.54 k (14,537).
Maharajganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,61,461 | 84.88% |
| Muslim | 28,375 | 14.92% |
| Religion not stated | 196 | 0.1% |
| Christian | 145 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 15 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMaharajganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Maharajganj Tehsil is 24.28 k (24,282), with 12.47 k (12,471) being males and 11.81 k (11,811) being females, making up 12.77% of the Maharajganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Maharajganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Maharajganj Tehsil is 1.66 Lac (1,65,935), with 81.73 k (81,731) being males and 84.20 k (84,204) being females, making up 87.23% of the Maharajganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1031 females for every 1000 males.
Maharajganj Literacy Rate
Maharajganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maharajganj Tehsil is 79.47 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maharajganj Tehsil is 57.88 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Maharajganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.55%, while in the rural regions of Maharajganj Tehsil, it is around 67.73%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maharajganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.49 | 79.47 | 57.88 |
| Urban Area | 73.55 | 81.65 | 64.96 |
| Rural Area | 67.73 | 79.12 | 56.88 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Maharajganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.34 | 79.47 | 57.55 |
| Muslim | 69.24 | 79.41 | 59.7 |
| Religion not stated | 76.26 | 84.52 | 63.64 |
| Christian | 72.36 | 81.03 | 64.62 |
Maharajganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maharajganj Tehsil is 22.70 k (22,703) with 11.32 k (11,316) males and 11.39 k (11,387) females, which is 11.94% of Maharajganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Maharajganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Maharajganj Tehsil is 4.42 k (4,416) with 2.16 k (2,161) males and 2.26 k (2,255) females, which is 2.32% of Maharajganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1044 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maharajganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1020 |
| Urban Area | 948 |
| Rural Area | 1031 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Maharajganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1015 |
| Muslim | 1051 |
| Religion not stated | 705 |
| Christian | 1133 |
Maharajganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Maharajganj Tehsil is 111.38 Square KM, with a population density of 1,708 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Maharajganj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Maharajganj Tehsil are 71.The Total Number of households in Maharajganj Tehsil are 31.34 k(31,337).
Maharajganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Maharajganj Tehsil, there are about 50.45 k (50,450) workers, making up nearly 26.52% of the Maharajganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.51 k (39,507) are male workers, and about 10.94 k (10,943) are female workers.
Maharajganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,285) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.38 Lac (2,37,602) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.41 Lac (2,40,835) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.44 Lac (2,44,006) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.47 Lac (2,47,177) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.50 Lac (2,50,348) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.54 Lac (2,53,519) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,430) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.59 Lac (2,59,153) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.62 Lac (2,61,876) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,599) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.67 Lac (2,67,322) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.70 Lac (2,70,044) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Maharajganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.70 Lac (2,70,044), with a male population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,564) and a female population of 1.38 Lac (1,37,610). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Maharajganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.