Mahasamund Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mahasamund Tehsil has a population of 2.64 Lac (2,64,115) with 1.32 Lac (1,31,779) males and 1.32 Lac (1,32,336) females.The sex ratio in Mahasamund is 1005, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahasamund Tehsil is 36.70 k (36,696) which is 13.89% of Mahasamund Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahasamund Tehsil is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mahasamund Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Mahasamund District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Mahasamund Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mahasamund Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.15 Lac (3,14,742), indicating a 19.17% increased from Mahasamund's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.58 Lac.
Mahasamund Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mahasamund Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.18 Lac (3,18,266), projecting a 20.5% increased from Mahasamund's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.60 Lac.
Mahasamund Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahasamund Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.55 Lac (2,55,244), accounting for 96.64% of the Mahasamund Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.27 Lac (1,27,330), and the Hindu female population is around 1.28 Lac (1,27,914).
Mahasamund Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahasamund Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.85 k (4,853), accounting for 1.84% of the Mahasamund Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.43 k (2,433), and the Muslim female population is around 2.42 k (2,420).
Mahasamund Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,55,244 | 96.64% |
| Muslim | 4,853 | 1.84% |
| Christian | 1,189 | 0.45% |
| Jain | 1,027 | 0.39% |
| Sikh | 1,016 | 0.38% |
| Buddhist | 438 | 0.17% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 239 | 0.09% |
| Religion not stated | 109 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMahasamund Urban Population
The Urban population of Mahasamund Tehsil is 61.81 k (61,807), with 30.87 k (30,867) being males and 30.94 k (30,940) being females, making up 23.4% of the Mahasamund total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Mahasamund Rural Population
The Rural population of Mahasamund Tehsil is 2.02 Lac (2,02,308), with 1.01 Lac (1,00,912) being males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,396) being females, making up 76.6% of the Mahasamund total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Mahasamund Literacy Rate
Mahasamund Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.44% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahasamund Tehsil is 84.33 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahasamund Tehsil is 62.66 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mahasamund Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.17%, while in the rural regions of Mahasamund Tehsil, it is around 70.72%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahasamund
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.44 | 84.33 | 62.66 |
| Urban Area | 82.17 | 89.62 | 74.77 |
| Rural Area | 70.72 | 82.68 | 58.89 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahasamund
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.87 | 83.98 | 61.86 |
| Muslim | 86.96 | 92.77 | 81.13 |
| Christian | 92.29 | 95.6 | 89.65 |
| Jain | 98.4 | 98.38 | 98.41 |
Mahasamund Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahasamund Tehsil is 41.48 k (41,481) with 20.68 k (20,682) males and 20.80 k (20,799) females, which is 15.71% of Mahasamund Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Mahasamund Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahasamund Tehsil is 53.55 k (53,548) with 26.36 k (26,355) males and 27.19 k (27,193) females, which is 20.27% of Mahasamund Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahasamund
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1005 |
| Urban Area | 1003 |
| Rural Area | 1005 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahasamund
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1005 |
| Muslim | 995 |
| Christian | 1240 |
| Jain | 858 |
Mahasamund Area & Households
The Total Area of Mahasamund Tehsil is 1,014.66 Square KM, with a population density of 260 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mahasamund Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Mahasamund Tehsil are 193.The Total Number of households in Mahasamund Tehsil are 59.50 k(59,502).
Mahasamund Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mahasamund Tehsil, there are about 1.25 Lac (1,25,458) workers, making up nearly 47.5% of the Mahasamund Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 73.67 k (73,670) are male workers, and about 51.79 k (51,788) are female workers.
Mahasamund - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.15 Lac (3,14,742) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,266) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.22 Lac (3,21,534) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.25 Lac (3,24,618) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.28 Lac (3,27,711) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,805) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,888) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.37 Lac (3,36,808) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.40 Lac (3,39,594) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.42 Lac (3,42,391) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.45 Lac (3,45,178) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.48 Lac (3,47,964) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.51 Lac (3,50,761) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mahasamund Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.51 Lac (3,50,761), with a male population of 1.75 Lac (1,74,559) and a female population of 1.76 Lac (1,76,208). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Mahasamund Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.