Magarlod Population

As per the 2011 Census, Magarlod Tehsil has a population of 1.21 Lac (1,21,430) with 60.43 k (60,431) males and 61.00 k (60,999) females.The sex ratio in Magarlod is 1010, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Magarlod Tehsil is 16.49 k (16,494) which is 13.58% of Magarlod Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Magarlod Tehsil is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Magarlod Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dhamtari District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.

1.21 Lac

Toatl Population

60.43 k

Male Population

61.00 k

Female Population

Magarlod Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Magarlod Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.45 Lac (1,44,707), indicating a 19.17% increased from Magarlod's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 71.90 k, and the estimated female population is 72.81 k.

Magarlod Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Magarlod Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.46 Lac (1,46,327), projecting a 20.5% increased from Magarlod's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 72.70 k, and the estimated female population is 73.63 k.

Magarlod Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Magarlod Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.20 Lac (1,20,451), accounting for 99.19% of the Magarlod Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 59.94 k (59,939), and the Hindu female population is around 60.51 k (60,512).

Magarlod Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Magarlod Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 639 (639), accounting for 0.53% of the Magarlod Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 317 (317), and the Muslim female population is around 322 (322).

Magarlod Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,20,45199.19%
Muslim6390.53%
Christian1190.1%
Other religions and persuasions770.06%
Sikh450.04%
Jain420.03%
Religion not stated420.03%
Buddhist150.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Magarlod Urban Population

The Urban population of Magarlod Tehsil is 6.28 k (6,280), with 3.04 k (3,044) being males and 3.24 k (3,236) being females, making up 5.17% of the Magarlod total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1064 females for every 1000 males.

Magarlod Rural Population

The Rural population of Magarlod Tehsil is 1.15 Lac (1,15,150), with 57.39 k (57,387) being males and 57.76 k (57,763) being females, making up 94.83% of the Magarlod total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1007 females for every 1000 males.

Magarlod Literacy Rate

Magarlod Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.66% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Magarlod Tehsil is 85.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Magarlod Tehsil is 65.72 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Magarlod Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.9%, while in the rural regions of Magarlod Tehsil, it is around 75.37%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Magarlod

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.66 85.72 65.72
Urban Area 80.9 89.02 73.18
Rural Area 75.37 85.54 65.3

Literacy Rate by Religion in Magarlod

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 75.6 85.69 65.65
Muslim 80.61 87 74.29
Christian 95.1 100 89.8
Other religions and persuasions 71.83 82.35 62.16

Magarlod Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Magarlod Tehsil is 5.89 k (5,891) with 2.94 k (2,940) males and 2.95 k (2,951) females, which is 4.85% of Magarlod Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Magarlod Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Magarlod Tehsil is 29.47 k (29,472) with 14.40 k (14,400) males and 15.07 k (15,072) females, which is 24.27% of Magarlod Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1047 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Magarlod

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1010
Urban Area 1064
Rural Area 1007

Sex Ratio by Religion in Magarlod

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1010
Muslim 1016
Christian 951
Other religions and persuasions 975

Magarlod Area & Households

The Total Area of Magarlod Tehsil is 743.94 Square KM, with a population density of 163 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Magarlod Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Magarlod Tehsil are 114.The Total Number of households in Magarlod Tehsil are 26.32 k(26,318).

Magarlod Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Magarlod Tehsil, there are about 62.71 k (62,711) workers, making up nearly 51.64% of the Magarlod Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 34.00 k (34,002) are male workers, and about 28.71 k (28,709) are female workers.

Magarlod - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.45 Lac (1,44,707) 19.17%
2025 1.46 Lac (1,46,327) 20.5% 1.33 %
2026 1.48 Lac (1,47,829) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 1.49 Lac (1,49,247) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 1.51 Lac (1,50,669) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 1.52 Lac (1,52,092) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 1.54 Lac (1,53,509) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 1.55 Lac (1,54,852) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 1.56 Lac (1,56,133) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 1.57 Lac (1,57,419) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 1.59 Lac (1,58,700) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 1.60 Lac (1,59,981) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 1.61 Lac (1,61,267) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Magarlod Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.61 Lac (1,61,267), with a male population of 80.05 k (80,049) and a female population of 81.22 k (81,222). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Magarlod Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Magarlod Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Magarlod is 1.21 Lac (1,21,430).

The estimated population of Magarlod in 2024 is approximately 1.45 Lac (1,44,707).

Hindu constitute 99.19% of Magarlod population, amounting to approximately 1.20 Lac (1,20,451) people.

Muslim constitute 0.53% of Magarlod population, totaling around 639 (639) people.

Hindu: 99.19%, Muslim: 0.53%, Christian: 0.1%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.04%, Jain: 0.03%, Religion not stated: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Magarlod is 5.89 k (4.85%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 29.47 k (24.27%).

In Magarlod, 6.28 k (5.17%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.15 Lac (94.83%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Magarlod is 75.66%, with male literacy at 85.72% and female literacy at 65.72%.

The sex ratio in Magarlod is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Magarlod population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.